SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPROVING THE PEDAGOGICAL MECHANISM FOR EDUCATING AND LEGALLY PROTECTING YOUNG ATHLETES

Abstract

This article examines the social and pedagogical characteristics of improving the pedagogical mechanism for the education and legal protection of young athletes. It argues that in contemporary society the upbringing of young athletes should not be limited to physical and technical preparation, but must also encompass psychological stability, legal awareness, moral development, and social adaptation. The study analyzes the role of state policy, educational institutions, sports schools, coaches, families, and the broader social environment in shaping the personality of young athletes. Particular attention is given to the theoretical foundations of psychological safety as an essential condition for both educational effectiveness and legal protection in sports education. The article further explores the importance of social capital, motivation, communication, and harmonious interpersonal relations in fostering the successful development of young athletes. On this basis, recommendations are proposed for improving the pedagogical mechanism of educating and legally protecting young athletes through a holistic system integrating pedagogical, psychological, and legal components.