Factor analysis as a means for improving training activities of belt wrestlers depending on their temperaments

Aim. The paper aims to identify the main components of physical fitness of belt wrestlers depending on their temperaments by means of factor analysis. Materials and methods. Temperament types were identified by means of the D&K-TEST software. Factor analysis was performed for the data of wrestlers with the sanguine-melancholy temperament type. Forty-four indicators were used for factor analysis, which allowed to identify a three-stage structure of training activities in belt wrestlers depending on their temperaments. Results. Belt wrestlers with the sanguine-melancholy temperament type have the following characteristics in three main groups of factors: work-specific endurance in case of mental readiness; good work performance under special conditions in case of acceptable situational anxiety and activity; ability to overcome difficulties if motivated to win. The general contribution of all factors was 79.3%. Conclusion. It can be concluded that training activities of belt wrestlers in terms of their volume, intensity, and power should be chosen with respect to the features of their temperaments with their strengths and weaknesses. The components of athletic fitness proposed in the course of the study should also be taken into account.