Pedagogical correction of adolescent deviant behavior in sports-oriented education institutions: analysis of opportunities and strategies

The subject of this study is the potential of sports-oriented education institutions as tools for pedagogical intervention in juvenile deviance, amid the crisis of traditional socialization agents (family, school) and the expansion of digital environments that cultivate destructive behavioral patterns. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the unique features of the sports environment, which compensates for deficits in emotional engagement, discipline, and value orientation among at-risk adolescents. The research methodology includes a systematic review of domestic and international publications (2010–2023), comparative analysis of case studies integrating sports practices into deviance correction programs, and content analysis of regulatory documents. The scientific novelty lies in the justification of a "sports socialization" model that synthesizes pedagogical, psychological, and legal aspects of deviant behavior correction. Findings reveal that structured training processes, emotional bonds with mentor-coaches, and the reconfiguration of adolescents’ social status within sports teams foster positive attitudes more effectively than repressive-preventive measures. The conclusions underscore the necessity for developing interdisciplinary programs that combine resources from sports sections, psychologists, and juvenile affairs inspectors. Thus, sports-focused supplementary education institutions possess significant potential for pedagogical correction of deviant behavior by integrating structured environments, mentor engagement, and opportunities for reshaping social roles. Further research should focus on analyzing the long-term effects of sports programs and adapting international best practices to Russian sociocultural realities.