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Theory and Practice of Physical Culture and Sports

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Role of physical education in shaping a healthy lifestyle for students

Viacheslav Pyzhianov, Maksym Mazenko
Retrieved from Vol. 4, No. 2, 2025 Pages 88–100
Received
15.05.2025
Revised
31.10.2025
Accepted
24.12.2025
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268

Abstract

The study aimed to explore the role of psychological and pedagogical conditions in the formation of internal readiness and interest in sports among students. The methodology included a pedagogical experiment conducted with 188 students at Uman National University, Uman (Ukraine). Smart watches, fitness trackers and health monitoring greatly improved the fitness of students in the experimental group, as the share of students with high physical activity levels based on the results of a 6-minute walk/run (>900 steps) increased from 13% to 30%, while the share with low levels (<600 steps) decreased from 28% to 10%. Share of students maintaining optimal water consumption (6-8 glasses per day) increased from 22% to 55%, and the proportion with an optimal balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates increased from 18% to 55%. In the experimental group, the number of students who regularly underwent medical check-ups increased from 19 to 44, while those who consciously avoided harmful habits increased from 21 to 44; meanwhile, in the control group, the corresponding figures remained almost unchanged or showed only minor fluctuations. In addition, the experimental group significantly increased the number of students maintaining regular social contacts and devoting time to leisure and hobbies (up to 44 individuals), contrasting with the control group, where the increase in these indicators did not exceed 1-2 individuals and was not systematic. Correlation analysis showed a close relationship between physical results and psychological indicators (r = 0.72 and r = 0.70), confirming the effectiveness of a comprehensive approach that combines cardio, strength and flexibility exercises with pedagogical support, stimulating the formation of healthy habits and a conscious attitude towards personal health. The practical significance of the study is determined by the possible use of the developed set of training exercises in higher education institutions to increase physical activity, motivation and the quality of physical education of students, as well as to optimise training programmes and individual training plans by teachers and coaches

Keywords

physical activity; physical condition; positive impact; motivation; programme effectiveness

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Suggested citation

Pyzhianov, V., & Mazenko, M. (2025). Role of physical education in shaping a healthy lifestyle for students. Theory and Practice of Physical Culture and Sports, 4(2), 88-100. https://doi.org/10.69587/tppcs/2.2025.88