COMMON ELEMENTS OF SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT – A SUMMARY THROUGH THE CAREER TRANSITION THEORY

The results of comparison through Career Transition theory show the common elements of socialization as follows: group factors (acceptance, recognition of different personality types, recognition of self through eyes of the others, communication, cooperation); player intelligence; personality features (decision-making, autonomy, resilience and supervision); social support (friendship in sport and outside of sports); introversion versus extroversion, coach. Positives of socialization in sport prevail; the negatives can be managed with the right approach. Significant and important elements are the approach of a coach and close relatives and friends; their ability and interest in helping athletes to adapt to the environment outside of professional sports career.