The content and structure of motivational readiness for sports activities of young athletes

the purpose of the study: to review the literature and narrow down the motivational component of sports activity among junior athletes. The article examines the content and structure of motivational readiness for sports activities of junior athletes. Sports activity is a complex complex of various types of activity associated with personal qualities, abilities, properties and psychophysiological resources, the purpose of which is to achieve high results related to overcoming oneself, self-organization, overcoming crisis situations, competitive situations. The author reveals the content and structure of motivational readiness, the concept of "competitive activity". The motivational readiness for sports activities of junior athletes plays an important role in the development of physical culture and sports. In the process of sports activity, various motives manifest themselves, among which the following can be distinguished: the need for motor activity, the desire for aesthetic enjoyment, the desire to compete, the need for active recreation and entertainment, the desire for extreme physical effort, as well as the desire to overcome stress. The athlete's desire to acquire knowledge in his field is a key factor ensuring the successful achievement of results in sports activities. In the context of sports, motivation is an essential element contributing to the development and full realization of human potential.

sports, motivation, athletic activity, motivational readiness, student, personality