GENDER APPROACH IN MODERNIZING THE SYSTEM DEVELOPING HEALTH VALUES AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES OF STUDENT YOUTH

Abstract

Introduction. The article discusses the main aspects of the issue of health and healthy lifestyle (HL) and argues the importance of taking into account the gender approach in the formation of health values and HL of student youth. The general structure for developing a program for the formation of health values and healthy lifestyles of student youth is presented. The aim is to substantiate the importance of implementing a gender approach in the formation of health values and healthy lifestyles of student youth. The study used an analysis of scientific and methodological literature to compare, generalize, and systematize the data obtained. Results. Based on the analysis of literature sources, the key differences between the concepts of “sex” and “gender” are identified. It is determined that the theoretical aspects of implementing a gender approach in the system of forming health values and healthy lifestyles of students consider gender stereotypes, social norms, gender differences in health and interests, contributing to the creation of a more adaptive and deeper educational practice. Conclusions. Given gender peculiarities and applying a gender approach in the process of forming the values of “health” and healthy lifestyles of students is a reasonable and important direction. This contributes not only to equality but also to improving the effectiveness of education and increasing the level of physical and psychological well-being of the younger generation.