The importance of psychological preparation in the process of improving the shooting qualities of qualified biathlonists
Rubrics: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORTS
Authors:
1.
Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health
(Kafedra teorii i metodiki lyzhnyh vidov sporta, Starshiy prepodavatel')
employee
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
employee
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Type:
Article
Pages:
from 208
to 214
Status:
Published
Received:
10.09.2025
Accepted:
14.11.2025
Published:
18.12.2025
Subject area:
UDC 796.92.093.642
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
biathlon, psychological preparation, psychological tests, shooting training
Abstract (English):
The purpose of the study is to examine the effectiveness of using psychological tests in the training process of skilled biathletes. Research methods: questionnaires, surveys, testing, mathematical data processing. Research results and conclusions. The results of testing athletes and coaches are presented. It was found that the implementation of a comprehensive program, including psychophysiological self-regulation techniques, cognitive-behavioral methods, and concentration development, significantly enhances the consistency of a biathlete's performance at the shooting range.
The purpose of the study is to examine the effectiveness of using psychological tests in the training process of skilled biathletes. Research methods: questionnaires, surveys, testing, mathematical data processing. Research results and conclusions. The results of testing athletes and coaches are presented. It was found that the implementation of a comprehensive program, including psychophysiological self-regulation techniques, cognitive-behavioral methods, and concentration development, significantly enhances the consistency of a biathlete's performance at the shooting range.
Keywords:
biathlon, psychological preparation, psychological tests, shooting training
biathlon, psychological preparation, psychological tests, shooting training
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