While sport has been practised since pre-historic times, it is a relatively new subject of
systematic philosophical enquiry. Indeed, the philosophy of sport as an academic sub-field …

This pioneering book in elite athlete wellbeing brings together the narratives of athletes and
wellbeing practitioners in high-performance sport with cutting-edge theorizing from world …

Sports Coaching: The Basics is an engaging and provocative introduction to sports coaching
which combines coaches' views and experiences of their work with discussions and topical …

Questo libro vorrebbe offrire un contributo alla riflessione sul senso umano della tecnica in
un tempo in cui quest'ultima è motivo di fervente entusiasmo e, al tempo stesso, di crescenti …

There has been extensive debate among various disciplines about the nature and value of
play. From these discussions it seems clear that play is a phenomenon with more than just …

One of the most pressing points in the philosophy of sport is the question of a definition of
sport. Approaches towards sport vary based on a paradigm and position of a particular …

The question of whether transgender athletes should be permitted to compete in accordance
with their gender identity is an evolving debate. Most competitive sports have male and …

This book offers readers a pitch-side view of the ethics of fandom. Its accessible six chapters
are aimed both at true sports fans whose conscience may be occasionally piqued by their …

Why is sport so important among participants and spectators when its goals seem so
pointless? Stephen Mumford's book introduces the reader to a host of philosophical topics …

Fans largely regard sports as an escapist pursuit—something that provides distraction from
the cares and concerns of" real life." This book pushes back against a fully escapist account …