Physiological and psychological assessment of female military personnel in preparation for the Tank Biathlon competition
The article presents the analysis of the physiological and psychological state of female military personnel who, for the first time, took part in preparation for the «Tank Biathlon» competition. In most cases, the physiological, psychophysiological, and psychological indicators of female military personnel during the competition corresponded to the normative values. Changes in the indicators of heart rate variability, blood pressure during exercise tests in some participants, decreased concentration of attention, the ability to distribute and switch, the presence of «reduced» operator performance testified to the tension of the physiological systems of the body and the development of the process of fatigue during training. Further exposure to intense psychoemotional and physical exertion can lead to a breakdown in professional military activity, especially in persons with an imbalance of nervous processes. One of the factors determining the success of the professional training of crews is physical fitness. It is necessary to provide for the possibility of medical and psychological support for their professional military activities to optimize the state of the organism, the level of physical and operational performance of female military personnel.