Sport Psychology in Film Collection

Icarus , which won the 2018 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, is about the shadowy world of doping in international sport. Bryan Fogel, an amateur cyclist, sets out to show that anyone can game the system if they have the desire. Shortly after beginning his doping regimen, he is put in touch with Grigory Rodchenkov , the director of RUSADA (Russian Anti-Doping Agency), who helps him to mask his performance enhancement drug use. But what unfolds after is an international thriller as RUSADA is investigated and Rodchenkov flees to the United States. The information that Rodchenkov reveals to the world helped cause the partial ban of Russian athletes in the 2016 and 2018 Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Released 2017; Runtime 121 minutes Concepts Doping : Bryan Fogel uses testosterone, HGH, and EPO, (a similar regimen to that of Lance Armstrong), and actually shows the injections; Through working with Rodchenkov, he is also able to mask his use. Confidence : Bryan feels...

The Flying Scotsman is based on the true story of Scottish champion cyclist Graeme Obree. His unusual riding style and custom-made bike Old Faithful (which included parts from an old washing machine) made him a well-known and controversial figure in the cycling world. Graeme also battled with bipolar disorder. Released 2006;  Runtime 96 minutes

The Hard Road is a documentary that focuses on a first year pro-cycling team in the United States. While all eight members come from different backgrounds, they fight for a common goal. The Hard Road allows the viewer to see what it's like in the lives of a professional cyclist, from the hardships to the successes. The team members come to know what effort, hard work and drive really are. Released 2004; Runtime 120 minutes Concepts Anxiety & Stress : One of the members talks about not being able to sleep and how much he worried and thought about the race. Career Issues : The documentary highlights how difficult it is to be a professional cyclist, which only pays $10,000 and requires people to either also work or be supported by someone else. Attention & Focus : When you're riding alone or with a team, a certain level of concentration must always be maintained, and one of the riders commented that the cyclist needs to think about a race intellectually , inst...

American Flyers  is about two brothers who train for a grueling bike race while working out personal issues. Released 1985; Runtime 113 minutes

Breaking Away  is a coming-of-age story about a small townie who had dreams of racing internationally with the best. Released 1979; Runtime 101 minutes