DEVELOPING PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH ACTIVE GAMES

This article examines the pedagogical foundations for developing primary school students’ physical activity through active games in the educational process. Physical activity in the primary grades is not limited to the performance of movement exercises; it is closely connected with pupils’ health, emotional stability, social communication, discipline, motivation, and general learning capacity. Active games create a natural and age-appropriate environment in which children move, compete, cooperate, follow rules, make quick decisions, and experience positive emotions. The article emphasizes that active games should be purposefully selected according to pupils’ age, physical preparedness, classroom conditions, safety requirements, and educational objectives. Special attention is given to the role of the teacher in organizing games as a pedagogical tool that supports motor development, coordination, endurance, agility, teamwork, and interest in a healthy lifestyle. The study highlights that systematic use of active games in primary education can increase pupils’ participation, strengthen their physical culture, and improve the effectiveness of physical education lessons.