The role of spirituality in sport psychology consulting: An analysis and integrative review of literature

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 228-239

  Watson, Nick J ^a,b   Nesti, Mark ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

^b YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 25444503743     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200591010102     Document Type: Review

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