Assessing the level of mental skills among young athletes at different stages of physical training in sports radio direction-finding

Authors

  • K.G. Zelenskiy Stavropol State Pedagogical Institute
  • G.N. Ponomarev The Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
  • V.F. Kostyuchenko Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health
  • V.D. Zverev Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health

Keywords:

athletes, sports radio direction-finding, physical training, mental development, development, level.

Abstract

Objective of the study is to develop mental skills at various stages of the long-term training of young athletes in sports radio direction-finding.

Methods and structure of the study. The research was conducted during training sessions involving 95 athletes from the Russian Federation’s youth national team in sports radio direction-finding, competing in the young men’s, young women’s, junior men’s and junior women’s age groups, including 12 Masters of Sport, 31 athletes holding a first-class rank and the title of Candidate Master of Sport, 41 athletes holding third- and second-class ranks, and 11 athletes holding a youth rank. The athletes were asked to respond to 48 statements, which assessed the level of development of 12 different mental skills on a 7-point scale.

Results and conclusions. It has been established that, throughout the entire long-term training process for both young men and junior men, as well as young women and junior women, mental skills – specifically ‘self-confidence’ and ‘anxiety management’ – are of the utmost importance.

References

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Published

18-04-2026

How to Cite

Zelenskiy, K. ., Ponomarev, G. ., Kostyuchenko, V. ., & Zverev, V. . (2026). Assessing the level of mental skills among young athletes at different stages of physical training in sports radio direction-finding. Theory and Practice of Physical Culture, (3), 16–19. Retrieved from http://www.tpfk.ru/index.php/TPPC/article/view/1606

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Section

THEORY AND METHODS OF SPORTS

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