Phenomenon of Human Self-overlapping – Starting Points and Relations (connection with the Sphere of Physical Culture)

This essay about the phenomenon of human self-overlapping presents an evident plurality of approaches and theoretical definitions of this phenomenon. On the basis of historical, philosophical, psychological and sociological starting points the author tries to systemise knowledge and creates his own, temporary dual structure of the selfoverlapping phenomenon. The given phenomenon is suitable for understanding within the intention of the strategy of managing stressful situations (coping styles) as one of the possibilities for a constructive approach towards these situations. For the precise content of the definition of the term “self-transcendence” the author recommends choosing a horizon or a background of phenomena, in this case the meaning of life (will to find meaning). The end of this essay is created by the characteristic of a field of possible occurrences and future diagnostics of phenomena, that is the field of physical culture (sport).