COMPETITIVE SUCCESS OF THE ATHLETES OF HIGH QUALIFICATION

The article is dedicated to research of the success of competitive activities of the athletes. The study of the results of athletes of different qualifications in competitions of different rank (weightlifters, swimmers, shooters with a pistol) was conducted. It is no coincidence that we have selected representatives of these sports, in which the results of activities are independent of partners. The success rate of athletes in competition is not high enough — on average, successful performance of athletes was observed in 50 % of cases. Of course, the success of the athlete’s performance in competitions is determined by a number of factors: preparedness of the athlete (physical, technical, tactical), the method of preparation for competition, the composition of rivals, the logistics and a number of others. In our study, we focused on the study of psychological qualities, believing that their formation in an athlete will be a decisive factor in the success of competitive activity. We have revealed the formation of the following psychological qualities: psychological preparation, emotional intelligence, content of pre-competitive mental activity, ability to psychoregulation, and tolerance of mental load. A number of athletes have been found to have an average level of development of these qualities, which negatively affects the pre-launch condition of the athlete, the behavior in competitions and the success of competitive activity. Athletes with high performance of these qualities, performed the claim results, demonstrated high sports results at the competitions, took prizes and set personal records. The results of the study show a significant effect of the studied qualities on the performance of athletes at competitions, which was demonstrated during the Fisher’s single-factor dispersion analysis. It turned out that with improvement of the athlete’s sports qualifications, the influence of psychological qualities on the success of performance increases. The results of the study and the provisions formulated indicate the need to find ways to improve the psychological training of athletes, in particular to improve the level of formation of the studied qualities.

psychological readiness, indicators, athletes, high qualification, significance, psychological qualities, formedness, competitions, performance success, results, factor analysis, competitive activity.

Babushkin G. D. Competitive success of the athletes of high qualification. Business. Education. Law, 2020, no. 4, pp. 403–406. DOI: 10.25683/VOLBI.2020.53.472.