PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES OF TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPORTS STUDENTS

Abstract

The study explores effective pedagogical approaches to teaching English to students of sports specializations in higher education. Unlike general language learners, sports students demonstrate specific cognitive, motivational, and behavioral characteristics that require adapted teaching strategies. The research combines theoretical analysis with empirical data obtained through questionnaires and classroom observation. The results indicate that task-based learning, gamification, and content integration significantly enhance students’ engagement and communicative competence. The paper contributes to the development of ESP methodology in the context of sports education.