Abstract
This article investigates the potential of traditional Uzbek folk games in shaping primary school pupils’ moral values within the context of physical education lessons. In modern pedagogy, fostering students’ ethical and cultural awareness is no less important than the academic curriculum. Through the integration of national games into physical education, it is possible to build children's sense of friendship, cooperation, mutual respect, justice, and patriotism.
References
1. Abdullaeva, G. (2019). National games in child upbringing. Tashkent: Ma’naviyat Publishing.
2. Bailey, R. (2006). Physical education and sport in schools: A review of benefits and outcomes. Journal of School Health, 76(8), 397–401.
3. Bredemeier, B. J., & Shields, D. L. (2006). Sport and character development. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 77(7), 34–39.
4. Kim, S. (2020). Cultural education through folk games in South Korea. Asian Education Studies, 5(2), 88–96.
5. Li, C. (2018). Folk Games as Moral Education in Chinese Primary Schools. International Journal of Early Childhood Education, 24(1), 55–62.
6. Lynch, T. (2015). Physical education and well-being: Global and holistic approaches. Springer.
7. Rakhmatov, B. (2022). Integration of national values in Uzbek primary education. Tashkent: Yangi Avlod Publishing.
8. Salimov, A. (2021). Moral upbringing through traditional games. Samarqand: Ilm Ziyo.
9. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Harvard University Press.
