The problem of psychological resistance to stress is one of the most actively studied in the modern world, due to the increasingly complex conditions of human existence. Examples of this are growing social tensions and conflicts, an overabundance of information, and economic shocks. The topic of psychological stability is of particular importance in the field of sports achievements, where stress resistance is one of the necessary qualities of a person. Stressful factors in the professional activity of athletes cause increased demands on their adaptive resources. The lack of these resources leads to deterioration of working capacity, disruption of social adaptation and the development of stress-dependent diseases. The professional activity of athletes has a specific socio-psychological and emotional background that determines the effectiveness of sports activities.