Assessment of the psychoemotional state and level of cortisol and testosterone in the pre-competition period in athletes of Yakutia

The article presents the results of studies of the level of psycho-emotional state and steroid hormones in highly qualified martial artists in the pre-competition period. The comparison group consisted of young male students engaged in physical education at least twice a week. It was revealed that indicators of the psychoemotional state did not have significant differences in the examined groups and varied within normal limits. It was shown that the level of hormones also varied within normal limits.The testosterone content did not have statistically significant differences in both groups. The level of cortisol in the group of athletes was statistically significantly lower than that of students. For the full realization of the potential capabilities of athletes in competitions and their achievement of the highest sports result, great attention must be paid to the psychological support system.

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