Compile and verification of psycho-training program based on yoga techniques in chosen sport branch (junior moto- cross athletes at the age 13-16 )

Presented graduation work describes the influence of mental coaching on sportsmen (motocycle riders). A group of nine selected motorcycle riders aged thirteen to sixteen took part in an intensive mental training. These riders were selected according to criteria of the Youth Sports Centre in Jinín. The aim of this work was to examine the acceptance of varied training forms included mental training and the influence of different types of physical exercises such as joga exercises, relaxation techniques and concentration practice. All members of the group passed the initial psychotests. The program consisted of twelve lessons, each lasted ninety minutes. These lessons were given every Saturday afternoon after the regular morning training on motorcycles. The group was tested again when the program finished. Comparison of initial and final data (T- test from statistics was used) leads to the conclusion that regular mental training helps to reach significant vigilance improvement, performance orientation, mental stabelness and positive self- image. The participants themselves claim subjective vitality increase and tension decrease