Diedukh M. Gender approach to the formation of individual physical culture of pupils youth in the process of physical education

The dissertation has theoretically substantiated, developed and experimentally checked gender specific features in formation of individual physical culture among school-age youth. The dissertation is devoted to the definition of gender features of the formation of individual physical culture of school-age youth in the process of physical education. It has been determined for the first time that the formation of individual physical culture is influenced by the arrangement of physical education in educational institutions that conduct studies under the same curriculum in physical culture; with the level of theoretical component increasing with each year of study the decrease in practical component of physical fitness for both boys and girls is observed. It has been found out that a significant positive impact on the formation of procedural and result components of individual physical culture among youth is shown due to their optimal motor regime as a result of additional sports training, a high level of motivation to achieve personal development and adequate self-esteem regarding their physical development, which is not characteristic for young people who do not play sports.