Dynamics of the Stress-Recovery Balance of Figure Skaters in the Context of Individual Psychological Support Programmes

Abstract

The article shows the dynamics of the stress-recovery balance of skaters in the context of individual psychological support programs. The study followed figure skaters 14–15 years old: athletes of the experimental group (n=15) underwent individually formed psychological support programs for three weeks, in the control group (n=15) directed psychological support was not implemented. The diagnostic tool is presented by "Stress recovery" questionnaire for athletes (E. Y. Kovbas, 2015). It was revealed that female athletes have difficulties with expectations regarding sports training and success in sports, insufficient use of psychological skills in preparing for a sports load and a decrease in the quality of sleep. hese positions were considered as targets of psychological influence, in accordance with which individual programs of psychological support were developed. Following the implementation of the programmes, a positive trend was observed in the balance of stress and recovery of skaters: the level of general and sporting recovery is increasing. The pilot group showed higher recovery rates and lower stress indicators. According to the results of the implementation of individually formed programs of psychological support, there was a shift in the balance of stress-recovery towards recovery.

Keywords

• stress
• recovery
• female athletes
• figure skating
• psychological support
• dynamics