Promotion of healthy habits through educational strategies of the José Antonio Galán San Pelayo Educational Institution – Córdoba

Abstract

Healthy habits are a crucial tool in promoting a healthy lifestyle from an early age and providing children with the necessary tools and support that will benefit them in the long term. The main objective of this article is to identify healthy habits through educational strategies in fifth grade students. All with the aim of improving the quality of life of students through the practice of healthy habits, promoting a balanced diet and carrying out regular physical activity, creating awareness in students of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle from early age. Furthermore, this research work allows the development of knowledge and provides the educational institution with an effective tool for health promotion in students. This article is carried out at the José Antonio Galán Educational Institution during the year 2024 with a sample of 60 fifth grade students who conducted a survey and were observed to evaluate healthy habits, finding that it is essential to promote and encourage healthy habits. This includes encouraging participation in varied physical activities, offering opportunities for structured sports practice, by doing so, the comprehensive development of students can be supported, promoting not only their physical health but also their emotional well-being and academic success.