Career Transitions in Sport: International Perspectives Reviews

Career Transitions in Sport: International Perspectives





Career Transitions in Sport was written for sport psychologists and other practitioners who are concerned with the well-being of athletes who are facing the difficult transition from a sports career, and the regret, anxiety, and identity loss that can accompany retirement. Career Transitions in Sport is a groundbreaking collaboration by international scholars, providing an overview of empirical, theoretical, and applied perspectives on sports career transitions. Thirteen chapters are organized into three sections:

Theory and Research on Career Transitions in Sport:
Theoretical Perspectives on Career Transition in Sport/
Self-Identity Issues in Sport Career Termination/
Causes and Consequences of Sport Career Termination/

Career Transition Interventions:
Athlete Lifestyle Programs/
Practical Considerations in Implementing Sport Career Transition Programs/
Transferable Skills for Career Change/
Intervention Strategies for Athletes in Transition/
The Role of the Sport Organization in the Career Transition Process/

Special Populations:
Transitions in Youth Sport: A Developmental Perspective on Parental Involvement/
Sport Transitions Among Athletes with Disabilities/
Career Transitions Among Dancers/
Within-Career Transitions of the Athlete-Coach-Parent Triad/
The End of an Era: The Case of Forced Transition Involving Boston University Football/

In addition, Career Transitions in Sport contains a large annotated bibliography and a position statement on sports career transitions from the European Federation of Sports Psychology.









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