TEXTBOOK "THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION" FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WAS PUBLISHED

Physical culture embodies the foundations of a healthy lifestyle, as well as the spiritual and material values created and utilized by society for the physical development of individuals and the enhancement of their motor activity. It is aimed at strengthening health and contributes to the harmonious development of personality.

Recently, a textbook titled "Theory and Methodology of Physical Education" (authors: L. Annamyradova, G. Gadzhieva — Ashgabat: Turkmen State Publishing House, 2025. — 198 pages) was published for higher education institutions. The purpose of this textbook is to teach students the theory and methodology of physical education, to acquire, develop, and improve sports skills, and to form the professional qualities of future physical education teachers.

The textbook consists of an introduction, eight chapters, and a bibliography. It presents fundamental information on the general principles of the theory and methodology of physical education, the goals and means of physical education, methods and techniques of conducting classes, various types of physical activities, planning and monitoring of the educational process, as well as age-related characteristics of physical education.

Esteemed President, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, and the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero Arkadag, serve as examples for all of us in leading a healthy lifestyle. We sincerely wish them good health, long life, and continued success in their work. We express our deep gratitude for their constant support and for creating conditions for the continuous development and improvement of the education system.

Department of Textbook Preparation and Publishing

Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan