Sport Psychology in Film Collection

23 Blast  is about a high school football star, Travis, who suddenly loses his sight. Throughout the movie we see Travis struggle and adjust to his new lifestyle and fight his way back onto the field. Released 2014; Runtime 98 minutes Concepts Disability : Travis is faced with an unexpected disability, becoming blind, and learning how to live and play football with that disability. Motivation (Extrinsic) : Travis wants to prove those doubting him that they are wrong. Motivation (Intrinsic) : Travis also wants to prove to himself that he can play football and still feel the same satisfaction he once did from playing. Parents & Family : His parents play a huge role in helping him adjust to his new lifestyle and are supportive of the decisions he makes. Sportsmanship : The rest of his team helps Travis adjust and reach his goals on and off the field.

42 tells the story of Jackie Robinson, who was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color barrier. Even though Robinson faced a great deal of racism, he remained professional, displayed remarkable character, and eventually won over his team and the fans, changing baseball forever. Released 2013; Runtime 128 minutes Concepts Race & Ethnicity Issues : The movie is about how Jackie Robinson was the first black MLB player, starting his first game in 1947. Motivation (Intrinsic) : Robinson loved to play baseball and was determined to prove himself worthy enough to play in the MLB. Leadership : In every bad situation Robinson was put in, he remained positive, supported his team, and always strove to do the right thing on and off the field; He set an example for everyone to follow. Team Cohesion : Initially his teammates were not accepting of him, but eventually realized they all had more things in common than they did differe...

McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice  is a documentary that briefly follows the careers of tennis legends John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg.  The movie focuses on their competitive rivalry and friendship, including the epic 1980 Wimbledon final.  Each player along with sports media personnel are interviewed throughout the film. Released 2011; Runtime 61 minutes Concepts Aggression & Violence : Throughout, the film shows highlights of McEnroe flipping out, including the famed "you cannot be serious" rant. Burnout : Borg talks about how tired he was of playing and his loss of motivation to win followed up by him selling his trophies. McEnroe actually uses the word "burnout" to describe what he was feeling when he took some time off from tennis. Motivation (Intrinsic) : A few minutes in, Borg discusses how he fell in love with tennis when he was young. Parents & Family : Early in the documentary, McEnroe discusses his parents and how they pushed him the right amo...

Touching the Void  is an incredible story of survival in the face of death. This part documentary, part dramatic reenactment follows Joe Simpson and Simon Yates as they climb the previously unclimbed west face of Siula Grande . The ascent goes well, but, as Joe states, "80% of accidents occur on the way down." Released 2003; Runtime 106 minutes Concepts Confidence : At the beginning of the movie, they believed they would be the first ones to do it because they were better than the previous climbers, but experienced a loss of confidence following the injury (felt "doomed" and "psychologically beaten"). Goal Setting : After injury, Joe repeatedly makes time-based goals for motivation as he crawls across the top of a glacier to get back to camp. Injury : Shortly into the descent, Joe falls and breaks his leg, rendering him crippled the rest of the climb. Motivation (Intrinsic) : At the very beginning, Joe and Simon talk about how much they love cl...