Passion and addiction in sports and exercise / Attila Szabo and Zsolt Demetrovics.

Author/creator Szabo, Attila, 1950-
Other author Demetrovics, Zsolt.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022.
Description1 online resource
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SeriesRoutledge Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity
Abstract "Passion and Addiction in Sports and Exercise is about the bright and dark aspects of sports and exercise behavior and revolves around two closely related yet distinct concepts. Passion is a joyful and healthy reflection of one's enjoyment and dedication to an adopted sport or exercise. At the same time, exercise addiction is an obligatory and must-be-done training regimen. This book is the first to attempt to explain the significant differences between passion and addiction in sports and exercise. This book presents an overview of three dimensions of passion and offers a new frame to contextualize exercise addition. The work also addresses the misinterpretation of certain aspects of training (e.g., intensity, frequency, commitment) often related to addiction. After introducing the health benefits of exercise, the book looks at the passion for sports and exercise training and the transition into maladaptive practice. Then it presents definitions and theoretical models for exercise addiction. It then examines exercise addiction cases while also illustrating how excessive or high exercise volumes are beneficial instead of problematic. The last chapter offers a new approach for a better understanding of exercise addiction. Passion and Addiction in Sports and Exercise is helpful for students, researchers, and clinicians interested in sport and exercise psychology, athletic training, behavioral addictions, and physical education"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Issued in other formPrint version: Szabo, Attila, 1950- Passion and addiction in sports and exercise New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022 9781032003009
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