Formation of a healthy lifestyle among students through the integration of physical education and psychological and pedagogical approaches

Abstract

This article substantiates the need for a comprehensive approach to fostering a healthy lifestyle among students in Kazakhstan by integrating physical education with psychological and pedagogical methods. A hypothetical experimental study is presented in which an integrated program was developed and implemented, combining physical culture activities with educational modules on healthy living and motivational psycho-pedagogical training. The study involved 100 students (aged 17–20) divided into experimental and control groups. Data collection methods included surveys, physical fitness tests, and questionnaires on motivation and health. The results show a significant increase in students’ knowledge of healthy lifestyles, motivation for regular physical activity, and improvements in several indicators of physical fitness and psycho-emotional well-being in the experimental group compared to the control. The findings indicate the effectiveness of integrating physical culture means with psychological-pedagogical approaches to instill a sustainable healthy lifestyle in student youth. The scientific novelty and practical significance of this integrated approach for higher education are discussed.