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Peer reviewedKerry, Daniel S.; Armour, Kathleen M. – Quest, 2000
Examines how phenomenology might make a more significant contribution to knowledge and understanding within sport-related research. The paper discusses the philosophical roots of phenomenology; highlights the key contributions of and differences between Husserl and Heidegger; examines phenomenology as philosophy and phenomenology as method; and…
Descriptors: Athletics, Phenomenology, Philosophy, Sport Psychology
Peer reviewedPearson, Richard E.; Petitpas, Albert J. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1990
Discusses anticipated and unanticipated transitions faced by athletes from developmental psychology perspective developed by Nancy Schlossberg. Identifies factors contributing to dysfunctional response to transitions associated with athletic careers. Examines preventive strategies and describes illustrative programs. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Athletes, Developmental Psychology, Life Events, Sport Psychology
Download full textFobes, James L. – 1986
A major challenge confronting the United States Army is to obtain optimal performance from both its human and machine resources. This study examines episodes of peak performance in soldiers and athletes. Three cognitive components were found to enable episodes of peak performance: psychological readiness (activating optimal arousal and emotion…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Military Personnel, Military Training
Peer reviewedMartin, Jeffrey J. – Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 1996
Discusses sport transitions for athletes with disabilities, presenting a conceptual overview of sport withdrawal and the application of transition theory to sport transitions, examining factors associated with successful sport transitions, and making suggestions for how therapeutic recreation specialists and other sport figures can help athletes…
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Athletics, Career Change
Peer reviewedHellstedt, Jon C. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
For many children, sports participation develops skills and provides a fun activity. For others, however, it may have negative effects, including loss of self-esteem, depression and agressive behavior. Major psychological issues associated with youth sports are discussed and suggestions on how to encourage a child's participation are offered. (JL)
Descriptors: Aggression, Athletics, Children, Competition
Peer reviewedDanish, Steven J.; And Others – Counseling Psychologist, 1993
Describes sport psychology and model for practice consistent with training of counseling psychologists as teachers of life skills. Examines role that sport plays in society and its importance for development of identity and personal competence. Delineates life development intervention (LDI) and psychoeducational model for practice of sport…
Descriptors: College Athletics, College Students, Counseling Services, Counselor Training
