WOMEN IN SPORTS AND GENDER-SPECIFIC TRAINING APPROACHES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Pilar Michela Rubio, Roberta Vega

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This article explores the unique challenges and considerations for women in sports, focusing on the need for gender-specific training approaches. It examines physiological differences, psychological factors, and sociocultural influences that impact female athletes. The article reviews current research on tailored training methods, their effectiveness, and future directions for promoting gender equity in sports.

 

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women in sports, gender-specific training, female athletes, physiological differences, psychological factors, sociocultural influences, training effectiveness

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