Relevance of psychological factors on sports performance

The article reveals the main aspects of the influence of psychological preparation of an athlete on the results of his activity. Psychological preparation of an athlete is a pedagogical process, the purpose of which is to achieve the psychological readiness of an athlete for training and competitions, for playing in a team. The result of psychological training is the ability to adequately perceive the surrounding reality, one's own strength, the ability to experience stress and tension. Among the means and methods of psychological preparation: preparation strategy; regulation of the psychological climate in the team; psychological training of the coaching staff. The main responsibility for the psychological preparedness of the athlete lies with the trainer.