Abstract:
The paper showcases the general attitude of women students and the approach of teachers, at schools in Tamilnadu, towards Sports and Physical Education. It maps the wide difference in the involvement of women students in games and exercises in girls-only schools and coed schools. The traditional notions that Sports and Physical Education are unfeminine, undesirable in women and not suitable for the so-called ‘weaker sex’ hinder the enthusiastic participation of women students in these activities. The paper explores ways and means through which these challenges could be overcome. It charts out some effective modules in training women students, at school level, in games and exercises. It also points out how sports and physical education is a prerequisite soft skill and training women students at school level in this skill is essential for their physical, psychological health and academic productivity.
Author Name : R. Jayaprakash
Keywords: Women, Sports, Schools, Gender, Hurdles.
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