Mental training and influence of temperamental dimensions in preparation of the Czech Republic weightlifting representative in junior category under 23 years: Case study
Abstract
Background. According to the coaches, the weightlifters of the
national team show deficiencies in mental skills, which leads to unbalanced
performance at top competitions. Based on the knowledge of the efficacy of
mental training (MT) from other sports, it is possible to conclude the potential
of the MT in top weightlifting. Objective. The main aim of the authors was to
create and verify a program based on mental training techniques implemented in
sports training of weightlifter of the junior category of the Czech Republic,
and also to reflect the influence of the competitor's temperamental
dimensions on the implementation of the MT program in her sports training.
Methods. Semi-structured interviews with the athlete and the coach
before and after the implementation of the mental training program were
conducted. A psychodiagnostic tests – Test of attention d2 and TEZADO
measuring attention resp. temperamental dimensions were used in addition to
subjective statements. Self-assessing scales were also used to obtain more
quantitative data.
Results. Results showed that some of the mental training techniques had
a positive effect on deficient mental skills. These mental skills are crucial in
the preparation of the weightlifting representative and can have a significant
influence on a sports athlete's performance. The most significant difference
was achieved in the skill of refocusing and the smallest difference in
imagination. According to the subject, the influence of the temperamental
dimensions on the mental training program had a significant impact in connection
with the refocusing and anger coping.
Conclusion. Mental training techniques can help top weightlifters to
overcome the mental skills deficiencies used in their sports training, which may
have a positive influence on performance in both training and competitions.
Self-knowledge of the temperamental dimensions is significant to the success of
the program.
https://doi.org/10.29364/epsy.383
Keywords
weightlifting, qualitative evaluation, mental skills, temperament, sport psychologyLiterature
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