DEVELOPMENT OF VOLITIONAL QUALITIES IN SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS BY MEANS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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The article considers the problem of formation of volitional qualities in high school studentsin theprocess of physical education. Particularattention is paid to theimportance ofwill in the personal development of adolescents, its influence on their educational activities, social adaptation and preparation for adult life. The main components of volitional qualities, such as dedication, persistence, self-control and determination, are determined, and the mechanisms of theirformation are considered. The pedagogical conditions contributing to the development of will are analyzed, including the use of special physical education methods aimed at forming resistance to physical and psychological stress. Modern methods and technologies are presented, such as the method of overcoming difficulties, the competitive method, methods of self-control and self-regulation, game technologies, as well as their practical implementation in educational and extracurricular activities. The results of the study confirm the effectiveness of including the volitional component in the physical education system, which contributes to theformation ofqualities in high schoolstudents necessary for successful self-realization in various spheres of life. The article offers practical recommendations for teachers, allowing them to purposefully develop the volitional qualities of schoolchildren through physical activity and sports exercises. Keywords: Secondary school, physical education, senior schoolchildren, will, volitional qualities,formation and development of volitional qualities. Introduction. Modern conditions of education and upbringing require from schoolchildren not only a high level of knowledge, but also developed personal qualities, among which will occupies a special place [1, 3, 4]. Willpower plays a key role in overcoming difficulties, achieving goals and forming a successful personality. Lack of developed willpower can lead to decreased motivation, self-doubt and inability to cope with life’s challenges. In this regard, targeted development of willpower in the educational process is of particular importance [2, 5]. Physical education is one of the most effective areas for the formation of willpower, since it includes overcoming physical and psychological stress, working on oneself and interacting with others [6]. Regular physical education and sports help teenagers develop determination, perseverance, self-control and determination, which further contributes to their personal development and successful socialization [7, 8,10]. Scientific research shows that the inclusion of special methods aimed at developing willpower significantly increases the level of formation of volitional qualities in students. It is important to take into account the age characteristics of high school students, their psychological and physiological capabilities, as well as pedagogical conditions that create a favorable environment for the development of willpower [9, 11]. This article examines the theoretical foundations for the development of volitional qualities, methods https://ijmri.de/index.php/jmsi volume 4,issue3,2025 253 and technologies for their formation, as well as practical recommendations for the inclusion of thevolitional component in thesystem of physicaleducation of high school students. Literature review. Research on the development of volitional qualities in schoolchildren is widely covered in the works of domestic and foreign scientists. The works of L.S. Vygotsky, A.N. Leontiev and P.K. Anokhin examine the psychological mechanisms of volitional regulation ofbehavior, theimportance ofmotivationand activity inthe development ofwill. D. Yu. Turdimuradov analyzes the influence of physical activity on the development of volitional qualities in adolescents, emphasizing that sports contribute to the development of perseverance, discipline and the ability to overcome difficulties. His studies also examine the development of volitional qualities in the educational process, including methods of pedagogical influenceonthe personal development ofstudents [12,13,14]. Foreign studies, such as the works of D. Goleman and E. Deci, focus on the role of emotional intelligence and internal motivation in the development of will. Also, the works of K. Duque examine the psychological aspects of the development of perseverance and self-control through physical activity. Thus, the analysis of literature shows that physical education is an effective means of developing volitional qualities, and the inclusion of special methods contributes to a more targeted formation of determination, perseverance and self-control in high school students.Materials and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of secondary comprehensive schools in the city of Termez, Surkhandarya region, where the influence of various physical education methods on the development of volitional qualities in high school students was studied. The study involved 114 students in grades 10-11