Features of the psycho-emotional state of esports players

The article provides information on the expediency of using means of motor activity to improve the psycho-emotional state of of eSports players. Today, e-sports in Ukraine is developing rapidly and is difficult not only psychologically, but also carries a high physical load on athletes, which, in some cases, even exceeds the load of athletes in traditional sports. The coaches of e-sports teams should pay great attention to both the high professional level and the health of the players and prevent possible physical and psychological problems of the athletes. The purpose of the study is to determine the features of the psycho-emotional state of eSports players. To achieve the goal, the following research methods were used: theoretical analysis, systematization and generalization of data from specialized scientific and methodical literature and documentary materials, information from the global Internet; sociological, psychodiagnostic research methods (Test “Level of emotional stability” (E. Tarasov), Stress level determination test (according to V.Yu. Shcherbatykh), Questionnaire “Self-diagnosis of patient depression” (PHQ-9), Methodology “Selfdiagnosis of mental states” (according to H. Azeyenko), Diagnostics of “Emotional Intelligence” (N. Hall)); method of comparison and comparison; methods of mathematical statistics. The article deals with the assessment and analysis of the psycho-emotional state of e-athletes and the influence of modern conditions on it. 35 students aged 17–22, who are studying under the OP “Cybersport” of the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine, took part in the study. In the conditions of martial law in our country, the psychological health of the ostentatious has deteriorated. It has been established that e-sportsmen have an insufficient level of physical activity, a significant number of them are dissatisfied with life, have an average level of health and low mental health indicators, which requires justification and the development of health measures aimed at increasing the level of health and physical activity and psycho-emotional state. Conclusions. The results of the study indicate that more than 50 % of e-athletes rate their psycho-emotional indicators at a level below average. This must be taken into account when developing programs for psychoemotional training of e-athletes, which will contribute to their professional longevity and efficiency in competitions.