Model Characteristics of Psychophysiological Readiness in Elite Ski Jumpers

The purpose of the research is to identify model psychophysiological characteristics of elite ski jumpers' performance readiness. Methods and organization of research. The analysis of scientific and methodological literature was supplemented by the practical (expert) experience of current specialists in the field of physical culture and sports, sports psychology. Pedagogical supervision was carried out, laboratory tests were conducted with post-processing of the obtained material. The material included 78 human examinations on the device "NS-Psychotest-sport" (Russia) in the laboratory of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Tchaikovsky State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports" during the study period. The research results and their discussion. The study of various psychophysiological characteristics of highly qualified ski jumpers revealed certain patterns in concentration, strength and endurance of nervous processes, speed and accuracy of reaction. Identifying model characteristics is a step towards evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the educational and training process, managing this process and reducing the risk of injury. Conclusion. The proposed model characteristics can be used as target indicators of elite ski jumpers, a guideline for the training of sports reserves and a further starting point for the transfer of psychological and physical training.