Application of the POMS questionnaire as a tool for predicting performance success in fire and res-cue sports

The article is devoted to the study of the application of the POMS (Profile of Mood States) questionnaire as a tool for predicting the performance success of athletes in fire and rescue sports. Psychological factors influencing athletic achievements, in particular the emotional state and mood of athletes before major competitions, are considered. Special attention is paid to identifying the optimal "iceberg" profile, characterized by low levels of tension, depression, anger, fatigue, and high levels of vigor and confidence. Studies show that athletes with this profile are more likely to achieve high results. The analysis of the POMS questionnaire revealed a relationship between psychological readiness and success in specific disciplines of fire and rescue sports. The findings confirm the effectiveness of the POMS questionnaire as a means of predicting competitive results and forming teams in team disciplines of fire and rescue sports. The necessity for further in-depth study of the issue and the development of methodological recommendations for implementing the POMS questionnaire into the training system of fire and rescue sports athletes is substantiated.