Teaching students to overcome fear in the higher education system during physical training

the article is devoted to the problem of overcoming fear among students in the higher education system in the process of physical training. A high level of physical fitness does not always guarantee successful performance, for example, in various athletics disciplines or winning competitions, in particular in single combat. Unfavorable standing, namely fear, has a negative impact on the student's performance. Based on the application of an interdisciplinary approach, the authors analyzed the phenomenon of fear and identified the specific features of fear in sports activities. The analysis of scientific and methodological literature has led to the conclusion that the problem of fear in sports psychology is poorly understood. To a greater extent, the research focus of scientists and practitioners is focused on anxiety in sports as part of the study of pre-start conditions. Such types of fear as: fear of mistakes, fear of an opponent, fear of not meeting the expectations of others are poorly differentiated. The paper highlights the most common ways of fear management, presented in general psychology, as well as in sports psychology. Based on the conducted research, the authors have developed recommendations for learning how to overcome unfavorable emotional states in the process of physical training (using the example of fear) in the higher education system.

educational process, higher education, physical training, competitive activity, unfavorable condition, fear, overcoming fear