Psychological and pedagogical support of coaching activities

Relevance. The development of mass sports is an important condition for the upbringing of a healthy nation in Kazakhstan. Relevant in this context is the issue of professional training of coaches responsible for the training of athletes for Kazakhstan to gain international recognition in the sports arena. Purpose. The purpose of the study was to reveal the specifics of psychological and pedagogical support, which is realized by the coach during interaction with athletes. Methodology. The study used the method of analysis, synthesis, comparison, deduction, generalization, abstraction. Results. As a result, it was found that coaching activity includes a system of measures aimed at achieving high sports results by wards. In this regard, it was proved that a professional coach should be comprehensively developed, as well as improve not only physical but also psychological qualities. As a result, it was noted that the success of coaching activity depends on the development of the relationship between the coach and athletes. That is why the priority is the formation of the former�s interpersonal skills, on the basis of which he can carry out psychological and pedagogical support of his charges. In addition, it was noted that in the course of professional activity, the coach experiences different emotional states that differ during training and competitive processes. The paper revealed the skills that a coach and athlete should possess to develop a favourable relationship and understanding between them. Conclusions. It was established that psychological development is an obligatory component of the professional formation of the coach�s personality, which is reflected in the interpersonal orientation of his charges. Keywords: athlete; personal qualities; professional development; emotional states; competitions