About the book: 2011 / Mass and amateur levels of sports do not require selection. And professional sports, elite sports, necessarily involve the selection of the most athletically gifted people, and their special preparation for participation in high-ranking competitions. If selection is not made, then a coach, a competent and skillful specialist, can work with an unfit athlete for many years, and as a result, it is impossible to grow him into a master. In this book, the methodology of sports selection is developed according to the principles and technology of selection in other professions. The book will be useful to coaches, sports selection specialists, sports psychologists, professional athletes, students of physical education universities and students of advanced training faculties.