Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-250) and index.
Contents:
Spirituality : a story so far / Simon Robinson -- Spirituality : a working definition / Simon Robinson -- The spiritual journey / Simon Robinson -- "Winning at all costs" in modern sport : reflections on pride and humility in the writings of C.S. Lewis / Nick J. Watson, John White -- Muscular Christianity in the modern age : "winning for Christ" or "playing for glory"? / Nick J. Watson -- Nature and transcendence : the mystical and sublime in extreme sports / Nick J. Watson -- The spirit of sport : an existential psychology perspective / Mark Nesti -- Persons and players : a psychological perspective / Mark Nesti -- Suffering, sacrifice, sport psychology and the spirit / Mark Nest -- Spirituality, sport and virtues / Simon Robinson -- Sport, ethos and education / Jim Parry -- The religio athletae, Olympism and peace / Jim Parry.
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