Features of emotional intelligence of weightlifters of various training level of training

Weightlifting in Russia is very popular and traditionally demonstrates high results on the world stage. This sport requires intensive training with high energy consumption, which invariably puts some pressure on the mental sphere of athletes. Daily super-intensive loads improve strength and endurance indicators, as well as the technique of exercise by athletes. Nevertheless, training and competitive processes often lead to injuries, professional burnout and decreased motivation. Based on this, in the professional training of weightlifters, the mental component is no less important than the physical, tactical, technical and integrative. It seems relevant to consider emotional intelligence and individual parameters of its structure as a component of an athlete’s psychological stability. These qualities of a weightlifter will serve as informative markers of success with a personalized approach to selection, as well as training and competitive processes. The purpose of this research was to study the typological features of emotional intelligence in representatives of weightlifting with different levels of training in order to improve personal results in training and competitions. The work used the method of studying emotional intelligence according to J.-M. Bear (2007) and the method of assessing the level of athletic training (credit classification book). Results of study: The value of the coefficient of general emotional intelligence in weightlifters with 1st and 2nd adult grades (M ± SD = 112 ± 4, 95 % C 107–117 points) turned out to be lower than in candidates for masters of sports and masters of sports (M ± SD = 122 ± 9, 95 % CI 101–143 points, p 0,001), but higher than in athletes with the 3rd adult grade (M ± SD=81 ± 7, 95 % CI = 76–86 points, p 0,001). Consequently, high-class professional weightlifters have the most developed emotional intelligence compared to middle-level professionals, and especially amateur athletes. Conclusion: The athletic level of weightlifters corresponds to the level of their general emotional intelligence. In other words, athletes with developed emotional intelligence show higher athletic performance in competitions. Based on this, emotional intelligence can be considered one of the professionally important qualities of a modern athlete, reflecting his ability to adapt to the effects of physical and emotional stress. It seems to be a very promising approach to improving athletic performance in weightlifting based on the development of emotional intelligence of athletes.