Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part H (2025)

The research aims to identify the obstacles to female students' participation in sports activities at Al-Qadisiyah University and the proposed solutions to encourage participation. The researchers used a descriptive survey approach due to its suitability to the problem and nature of the research. The researchers selected the research sample using a simple random method from female students in the College of Medicine at Al-Qadisiyah University from all academic levels for the academic year (2023-2024). The primary research sample consisted of (44) female students. The researchers used a questionnaire as a data collection tool. They conducted scientific validity and reliability tests to standardize the tool and used statistical treatments appropriate to the nature of the research. The most important conclusions were that those working in sports activities at Al-Qadisiyah University do not study the sports needs of female students before developing sports activities programs. The researchers also do not motivate female students to participate in sports activities. The most important recommendation of the researchers is that spreading cultural awareness of the importance of practicing sports activities by the presidency of Al-Qadisiyah University through publications that highlight the benefits of participating in sports activities leads to female students' willingness to practice sports activities within the university. Outside of university, provide sufficient time to participate in sports activities by restructuring class hours for other courses.