ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book seeks to fill the gap and restore an understanding of sport as a truly holistic activity. It looks into movement culture practices beyond the 'sport-for-winning' and 'exercise-for-health' paradigms, and suggesting that sport psychologists should be focused on meaning rather than motivation and experience rather than outcomes. The chapter focuses on the position that spirituality is a dimension of a human being and is relevant to all people. It explores the basics of the study of existential meaning and spirituality in sport. The chapter also focuses on theoretical and philosophical issues in the study of meaning and spirituality. It argues that focusing on the concept of meaning instead of motivation would allow psychologists to develop a more nuanced and contextualized understanding of the 'why' of participation, including consideration of temporality and spiritual dimension of sport.
