Athletic retirement is a much-studied topic, but only recently have researchers started to explore whether sport and physical activity remains part of retired athletes’ lives. Do athletes still find sport and physical activity meaningful pursuits, and if so, how do they change their practice and relationship with them? What kind of identity changes are required?Continue reading “Dr Erin Reifsteck: Developing a New Relationship with Sport Post-retirement”
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Prof. Martin Roderick: Understanding Subjective Careers in Professional Sports
Professor Martin Roderick’s fascinating research in has shed light on the world of work in professional sports that is hidden from the public gaze. He has analysed the changing meaning and work orientations of athletes as they progress in their athletic careers, and the emotional work required to live up to the public expectations forContinue reading “Prof. Martin Roderick: Understanding Subjective Careers in Professional Sports”