Theoretical substantiation of the definition "sports activities of highly qualified athletes"

Abstract

The article provides a theoretical substantiation of the definition of "sports activities of highly qualified athletes". When forming a new concept, a logical-methodological technology of definition of concepts was used, which provides for the observance of certain principles. The following methods were used during the research: analysis of literary sources and documents; system analysis method; method of comparison and comparison; method of functional and structural analysis. It has been established that the result of sports activity is an effective combination of training of the organs that perform movement, training of the body's functional systems, and perfection of the neuropsychological mechanisms for regulating movements, states, and behavior. The specific features of sports activities of highly qualified athletes are singled out. Attention is drawn to the fact that when evaluating the success of competitive activities, the reliability of athletes' performances at prestigious international competitions becomes important, which indicates not only the level of mental preparation, but is an integral indicator of the evaluation of the athlete's physical, functional, mental, and mobilization qualities.
 The author's definition "Sports activities of highly qualified athletes" is formulated, which is interpreted as a physical and/or mental activity that involves active interaction with the surrounding reality through educational and training training, which includes technical, tactical, theoretical and psychological training and competitive activities to meet the needs and achieving the planned goal.