THE NEW UZBEKISTAN SYSTEM OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS: REFORMS, PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES, RECENT RESULTS AND FUTURE MILESTONES

This article is devoted to the pedagogical aspects of developing physical education and sports within the education system of Uzbekistan and analyzes recent reforms and the prospects outlined in the “Uzbekistan–2030” Strategy. The study examines mechanisms for engaging young people in mass sports through the President’s Five Important Initiatives, the “Five Initiatives Olympiad,” the Presidential Olympiad, and the Student League. Achievements recorded in 2025, including the expansion of sports participation to 15 million people, international sporting results, and the implementation of large-scale sports infrastructure projects, confirm the pedagogical effectiveness of ongoing reforms. The role of physical education and sports in overcoming hypodynamia and in fostering willpower, moral values, and spiritual development among young people is emphasized. The objectives set for 2026 are aimed at advancing inclusive pedagogical approaches in physical education. The article concludes with proposals at the community (mahalla) level focused on educating a healthy and well-rounded generation.