ANALYSIS OF THE DYNAMICS OF SUBJECTIVE MENTAL STATES DURING COMPETITIVE ACTIVITY OF CZECH ELITE TRACK CYCLISTS

Authors

MACH Jan PACHOLÍK Viktor HŘEBÍČKOVÁ Sylva SIRIŠKI Damjan

Year of publication 2014
Type Article in Proceedings
Conference 7th International Scientific Conference on Kinesiology, 2014, Opatija, Croatia
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Sports Studies

Citation
Field Sport and leisure time activities
Keywords track cycling; psychological experiences; psychological states; temperament; SUPSO
Description Influence of psychological load connected with competition on mental state of track cycling athletes was assessed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes of subjective psychological experiences and states of track cycling athletes during competition and to find out about any regularity of these changes. Two standardized questionnaires were used: SUPSO and Belov temperament test. Results It has been proved that psychological state of track cycling athletes before the competition has statistically significant impact on their psychological state evaluated immediately after the competition. Pre-competition mental states of track cycling athletes are very stressfull for their personalities. Psychological preparation of track cycling athletes therefore contributes to improving their performance.
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