This book provides a systematic and interdisciplinary analysis of the published literature and
practical initiatives on the sports-Christianity interface from both Protestant and Catholic …

It is impossible to fully understand contemporary society and culture without acknowledging
the place of sport. Sport is part of our social and cultural fabric, possessing a social and …

On an unusually warm Friday evening in early June, my wife and I took our places on a
grassy bank in the Gloucestershire countryside. Before us was a wonderful panorama of the …

The ability to withstand or adapt to environmental demands is an inherent aspect of
performance sport. At the highest level of competition, phenomenal levels of psychological …

In the contemporary biblical studies climate, proposals regarding the theological
interpretation of Scripture are contested, particularly but not only because they privilege …

Although several studies have reported the effects of rational emotive behaviour therapy
(REBT) with athletes, significant methodological limitations have been observed in the …

Objective To apply a socioecological approach to identify risk and protective factors across
levels of the “sports-ecosystem,” which are associated with mental health outcomes among …

'Why don't young athletes in sport just quit?'Starting with this question and drawing on
existential philosophy, phenomenology and hermeneutics, Talent Development, Existential …

Sports chaplaincy should not be regarded as a homogenous entity. On the contrary, there
are a range of models, frameworks, approaches and practices which fall under this generic …

The world of competitive sport can present a challenging environment for Christian athletes
and coaches. The culture of competitive sport, and particularly the attitude to winning, can …