THE RESEARCH OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY OF THE OLYMPIC RESERVE COLLEGE APPLICANTS

Abstract

The paper addresses the problem of qualitative selection of applicants in the Olympic Reserve College by defining the status of professional identity. The concept of professional identity of applicants the Olympic Reserve College is treated as a complex personality mechanism. It causes the formation of a personality fit for the academic, athletic and professional activity. It is important to define the professional identity at the selection stage for studying in the college according to the following criteria: professional self-determination, professional qualifications, professionally important qualities. The aim of the study was the identification of professional identity among students entering the Olympic Reserve College. The paper presents the results of a study of professional identity of the Olympic Reserve College applicants. The study showed that most students have an average uncertain status of professional identity. That is, not all the applicants compare themselves to the requirements of the chosen profession. The results suggest that the training should be targeted to develop the professional identity of future specialists as one of the leading criteria of formation of the professional’s individuality.