THE INFLUENCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Keywords: healthy lifestyle, physical education, health-promoting technologies, preschool children

Abstract

Aim. This study aims to develop and validate a methodology for enhancing the role of phy­sical education in shaping a healthy lifestyle among preschool children within a preschool educational institution. Materials and methods. The research was conducted at preschool institution No. 339 in Chelyabinsk, focusing on children born in 2017–2018, aged 5–6 years, with a normal build and average physical fitness level. The study involved 30 preschool children, divided into control and experimental groups of 15 each, all of whom were part of a regular general development group and free from health pathologies. A comprehensive long-term plan was formulated to evaluate the methodology's effectiveness in fostering
a healthy lifestyle among children. The experimental group underwent a series of physical education acti­vities, including travel games, relay races, cartoons, special game tasks, finger gymnastics, self-massage skill development, and invigorating gymnastics. Results. The initial analysis of physical education activities aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among preschool children revealed a low level of development in this area. Upon completion of the study, a follow-up assessment was conducted, revealing significant improvements in the experimental group, while the control group showed minimal changes. This suggests that the methodology has a positive impact on enhancing children's knowledge and interest in adopting a healthy lifestyle, indicating its potential for practical implementation in future educational settings. Conclusion. The findings indicate that the developed methodology for physical education in preschool settings effecti­vely contributes to the development of children and the enhancement of their knowledge regarding healthy lifestyle practices. It is recommended that preschool educational institutions, in conjunction with health-promoting technologies employed by teachers, incorporate more active gaming activities and facilitate a collaborative approach between teachers and families to further promote a healthy lifestyle among children.

Author Biographies

O. Vedernikova , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport; Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Health, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

A. Ushakov , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Assistant, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport; Assistant, Department of Physical Education and Health, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

E. Prokopchik , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Assistant, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

K. Shchelgacheva , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Postgraduate Student, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport; Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Health, Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

E. Vorontsova , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Health; Master's student, Department of Sports Performance Enhancement, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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Published
2024-06-12
How to Cite
Vedernikova, O., Ushakov, A., Prokopchik, E., Shchelgacheva, K., & Vorontsova, E. (2024). THE INFLUENCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. Human. Sport. Medicine, 24(S1), 166-175. https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm24s122
Section
Современные педагогические и психологические технологии в физическом воспитании

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