Sport Psychology in Film Collection

Based on Dan Millman's book "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior," Peaceful Warrior is filled with sport psychology concepts and spiritual and philosophical questions that cut to the core of the viewers. Guided by a spiritual teacher who poses as a gas station attendant, the fiery world class gymnast, Millman, goes through a lifetime of adventure focused on finding meaning, truth, happiness, and joy in the pursuit of excellence. Released 2006;  Runtime 120 minutes Concepts Imagery : Through learning to harness his mind though mental preparation, Millman prepares his body to return to the sport he loves; Specific examples include him imagining satisfaction from the journey, not the destination, and the image of "taking out the trash" let him focus on his goals. Injury & Illness : Millman gets into a major motorcycle accident, and it was thought he would never be able to walk again; 10 months later he was walking, running, and getting back onto the ring...

The Natural  is about a man's invigorating return to a baseball team after a mysterious absence. Great scene with a sport psychologist in it. Released 1984; Runtime 134 minutes

The Legend of Bagger Vance  is about a mystical caddie who helps a struggling golfer. Released 2000; Runtime 126 minutes

For Love of the Game  is about professional baseball pitcher Billy Chapel's final game of his career. During the game, he has flashbacks about the decisions he made during his life and pulls off a rare accomplishment. Released 1999; Runtime 137 minutes Concepts Injury & Illness : One of the stories that Chapel reflects on is the time he could not play because he injured his hand by cutting it badly; He also reflects on the rehabilitation he went through to learn how to grip the ball again. Self-Talk : Chapel talks to himself about an old friend he is pitching against, which helps him to make it through the at-bat. Career Issues : This is Chapel's last career game and he reflects on that career throughout the movie. Peak Performance : Chapel accomplishes an extremely difficult feat for a pitcher, especially one playing in the final game of his career.

Eight Men Out  chronicles the famous "Black Sox" scandal of 1919 where players were accused of throwing the World Series. Released 1988; Runtime 119 minutes

The Cutting Edge  is about an injured hockey player and egoistical figure skater pairing up to compete in the Olympics. Released 1992; Runtime 101 minutes

Caddyshack  is a cult classic comedy about a caddie vying to win the club tournament and a college scholarship. Released 1980; Runtime 98 minutes

The Hustler  is about Fast Eddie Felson's entry into the world of professional pool and his goal to beat billiards' best, Minnesota Fats. A sequel ( The Color of Money ) was created years later. Released 1961; Runtime 134 minutes