Sport and Spirituality: An Introduction

by Jim Parry, Simon Robinson, Nick Watson, et al.

Book Overview

Sport science can quantify many aspects of human performance but the spiritual dimensions of sports experience cannot be fully understood through measurement. However, the spiritual experience of sport - be it described as 'flow', 'transcendence' or the discovery of meaning and value - is central both to our basic motivation to take part in sports, and to achieving success.

Sport and Spirituality: An Introduction explores these human aspects...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415404835
• ISBN13: 9780415404839
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.1"