GENDER EQUALITY AND MODERN PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Abstract
This study examines the importance of gender equality and modern pedagogical approaches in sports activities, with particular emphasis on optimizing the participation and structural retention of adolescent girls in youth sports schools. In recent years, the issue of gender equality in sports education has become one of the most significant socio-pedagogical challenges worldwide. Despite the growing recognition of women’s and girls’ rights in sports, adolescent girls still face numerous barriers that limit their active participation and long-term engagement in organized sports programs. These barriers include social stereotypes, insufficient institutional support, unequal access to sports facilities, psychological pressure, and the lack of gender-sensitive training methodologies. The research focuses on identifying effective pedagogical strategies that encourage girls’ involvement in sports while ensuring sustainable participation and reducing dropout rates in youth sports schools. The study analyzes the influence of inclusive educational environments, differentiated training methods, motivational techniques, psychological support, and modern coaching technologies on the development of girls’ physical, emotional, and social competencies.
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