Psychological preparation of highly qualified female gymnasts for performances at competitions

The result of psychological training research to specific competition in artistic gymnastics is the presence of clear guidelines for women athletes to participate in competitions. It is determined that the basis of this formation is the education of correct valuation of gymnast capabilities. The gymnasts from Volgograd, Astrakhan, Rostov regions, Krasnodar and Stavropol regions took part in this research. There were 86 people, 62 - Masters of sports, 24 - Candidate of Master of sports. The results of research showed that organization before competitions preparations should include systematic application of different methods of gymnasts’ readiness formation to forthcoming competitive activity.