FORMATION OF SELF-REGULATION IN ATHLETES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOLITIONAL QUALITIES

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the influence of volitional qualities on the processes of self-regulation in sports activity.

The author emphasizes the definition of the concept of volitional qualities in sports and sports activities and focuses on the types of volitional sports qualities: purposefulness, perseverance, determination, endurance, self-control, responsibility.

The direct phenomenon of self-regulation in sports activity is analyzed. In particular, the component of sports self-regulation, consisting of emotional stability, attention control, motivational readiness, and adaptive abilities, is considered. The context of the relationship in the format of volitional qualities and self-regulation is considered. In particular, the role and place of volitional qualities in promoting effective management of emotions and behavior during training and competition and influencing the ability to cope with stress are systematized.

Attention is paid to the problems of formation and development of sports volitional qualities. The specific methodology to be applied in the context of the formation of the mental paradigm of an athlete is considered: psychological training (Psychological Skills Training PST), visualization (Mental Imagery), self-hypnosis (Self-talk), development of stress resistance (Stress Inoculation Training SIT), biofeedback and metaphorical modeling (Metaphorical Modeling).

The aspect of the practical implementation of the concept of psychological training and psychological mentoring in the segment of the formation of strong-willed sports qualities is specified. The correlation between an individual's strong-willed sports qualities and the stability of their professional results, emotional stability, demonstration of psychological recoverability and the ability to respond to challenges associated with the pressure of success and the need to demonstrate the expected results (according to the status, sports segment, and competition environment) is established.