Youth sport and spirituality : Catholic perspectives / Catholic perspectives : youth sport & spirituality Youth sport & spirituality edited by Patrick Kelly, SJ. - viii, 308 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Research-based and theoretical perspectives: What is sport? What should it be? Some definitions and some Homeric remarks regarding moderation / Christians and sport : an historical and theological overview / Youth sport and psychological and social development / Youth sport and the virtues / Playing like a champion today : youth sport and moral development / Reclaiming competition in youth sports / Youth sport and spirituality / For the love of the game : toward a theology of sports / Practices and perspectives: Playing like a champion today II : youth sport and growth in body, mind, and spirit / Catholic Youth Organization sports : a mission-oriented focus / WE : a model for coaching and Christian living / Coaching and the Ignatian pedagogical paradigm / Parents as partners in youth sport / The examen of consciousness for coaches and parents / Patrick Kelly, SJ. -- Daniel A. Dombrowski -- Patrick Kelly, SJ -- Mike McNamee -- Mike McNamee -- Clark Power -- David Light Shields and Brenda Light Bredemeier -- Patrick Kelly, SJ -- Richard R. Gaillardetz. -- Kristin Komyatte Sheehan -- Dobie Moser -- Jim Yerkovich -- Sherri Retif -- James Charles Naggi -- Nicole M. Lavoi -- Edward Hastings. -- Patrick Kelly, SJ -- Introduction / Part 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part 2. 9. 10. 11. 12. Connection, reflection and validation in sport / 13. 14. 15. Conclusion / List of contributors -- Index.

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Sports--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.
Athletes--Religious life.
Sports--Psychological aspects.
Sports--Sociological aspects.

GV 706.42 / .Y68 2015