Download This PaperSpiritual Well-Being in Sport and Exercise Psychology
SAGE Open, 9(1), 1-6. doi: 10.1177/2158244019837460, 2019
6 Pages Posted: 27 Apr 2020
Date Written: 2019
Abstract
Research indicates that spirituality plays a cardinal role in enhancing sporting performance, personal growth, and well- being. Numerous researchers have attempted to examine the nexus of religion, spirituality, and psychological constructs to understand their role in sport and exercise performance and contexts. Despite the findings that spiritual well-being plays a crucial role in athletic excellence and as a buffer against a wide range of stressors and negative behaviours, it has received scant attention in the sport and exercise psychology literature. This present commentary examines the role of spirituality in sport psychology literature and proposes that spiritual well-being be incorporated into sport and exercise psychology training and consultancy to improve and enhance service delivery. This article also identifies a number of key areas for future research and practice.
Keywords: spirituality, spiritual well-being, spiritual counseling, religion, sport and exercise psychology, performance, athletic excellence
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