The influence of psychoemotional stress on the psychophysiological reactions and physical qualities of highly qualified

DOI: 10.33876/2311-0546/2021-4/381-395

Abstract

Ninety-six highly-qualified dancers (50 males and 46 females) were studied during the preparatory step of sports training. The dancers were tested for psychoemotional stress using the Taylor test, Spielberger-Khanin method, a test of individual time perception, and questionnaires. According to the results, they were divided into three groups: Gr1 – low level (n=40; 24 males and 16 females); Gr2 – medium level (n=39; 19 males and 20 females); Gr3 – high level (n=17; 7 males and 10 females). The following psychophysiological tests are recommended to differentiate the levels of psychoemotional stress of highly qualified dancers without taking into account gender differences: Taylor test; “Reaction to an acoustic stimulus with the right hand,” (ms); Simple visual-motor reaction (ms) and the PWC170 physical performance test. In female dancers with different levels of psychoemotional stress, significant differences were found between the compared groups in the tests: “Reaction to acoustic stimulus” with the right hand (ms) (p<0,001); an acoustic duration reproduction task (mean percentage error), “estimation of angle size” (mean percentage error) (p<0,05). In male dancers with different levels of psychoemotional stress, significant differences were found in the tests: PWC170 (p<0,05) and tapping test (1-st and 2-nd attempts). Dancers with high psychoemotional stress have the lowest physical performance values between the compared groups, which may cause their low performance in competitions.

For Citation: Zakharyeva N.N., I.D.Konyaev, and I.V. Abdrakhmanova. 2021. The influence of psychoemotional stress on the psychophysiological reactions and physical qualities of highly qualified. Herald of Anthropology (Vestnik Antropologii) 4: 381–395.