The Work of a Coach-Teacher to Overcome the Fears of Students Participating in Sports Competitions

Relevance. The article, based on the analysis of scientific literature, substantiates the relevance of the stated problem; summarizes the effective methods of work of a coach-teacher to overcome fears among students participating in sports competitions, presents the results of a comparative analysis of the causes of anxiety and ways to overcome it among students-professional athletes and amateur athletes.

Aim. To determine a coach-teacher’s methods of work to overcome anxiety and fears among students participating in sports competitions.

Methodology. A survey of students was used as a method of research. The survey was performed in Petrozavodsk State University and the State College (Technical School) of the Olympic Reserve in Kondopoga. Pedagogical observation of the methods of coaches-teachers’ work on preparing students for sports competitions was also done.

Scientific novelty / theoretical and/or practical significance. The scientific novelty of the conducted research consists in the systematization of the methods of a trainer-teacher’s work to solve the stated problem.

Results. As a result of a survey of students, the authors managed to compile a rating of the most common causes of anxiety during the competitive period, to identify its manifestations, and during observation – to determine the effective individual and group ways to overcome it.

Conclusion. The main reasons for the fears of students-professional athletes and amateur athletes during the competitive period are reflected. The need and possibility of overcoming them is stated.

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