The importance of psychological preparation in the process of improving the shooting qualities of qualified biathlonists

The purpose of the study is to examine the effectiveness of using psychological tests in the training process of skilled biathletes. Research methods: questionnaires, surveys, testing, mathematical data processing. Research results and conclusions. The results of testing athletes and coaches are presented. It was found that the implementation of a comprehensive program, including psychophysiological self-regulation techniques, cognitive-behavioral methods, and concentration development, significantly enhances the consistency of a biathlete's performance at the shooting range.