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Heart rate variability (HRV) can objectively measure an athlete's pre-competition psychological state. Higher HRV correlates with better self-efficacy and shooting performance, aiding in optimizing athletic readiness.

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  • Sport Science
  • Psychophysiology
  • Performance Psychology

Background:

  • Heart rate variability (HRV) is primarily used in sport science for physiological monitoring.
  • HRV's potential as an objective indicator of an athlete's psychological state before competition is underexplored.
  • Understanding the pre-performance physiological state is crucial for optimizing athletic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between HRV, self-efficacy, and shooting performance in athletes.
  • To determine if HRV can serve as an objective measure of an athlete's pre-competition psychological state.
  • To compare HRV and mental skill usage across different skill levels (novice, intermediate, advanced) in sport shooters.

Main Methods:

  • 61 sport shooters (novice, intermediate, advanced) participated.
  • Assessed HRV, self-efficacy, and mental skill usage before a standard shooting task.
  • Correlational and predictive analyses were conducted to examine relationships.

Main Results:

  • HRV showed a significant positive correlation with self-efficacy and shooting performance.
  • HRV was a significant predictor of shooting performance.
  • Advanced shooters exhibited lower pre-shooting heart rate and utilized more mental skills (self-talk, relaxation, imagery, automaticity) than novice and intermediate shooters.

Conclusions:

  • HRV is a valuable tool for objectively assessing an athlete's pre-competition physiological and psychological state.
  • Coaches and athletes can leverage HRV insights to implement strategies for improving pre-performance readiness and optimizing performance.
  • HRV measurement offers a practical approach to enhance athlete preparation and competitive outcomes.