The formation of a healthy lifestyle among adolescents is a strategic priority within contemporary education systems, linking physical, psychological, and social development. In the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, significant emphasis has been placed on developing physical education and sports as integral components of youth policy and educational reform. This study investigates the pedagogical potential of using materials related to the region’s physical education and sports development as a mechanism for promoting healthy lifestyle habits among adolescents. The research examines multiple dimensions, including school-based physical education programs, extracurricular sports activities, community initiatives, and the integration of local sports heritage and regional achievements into the curriculum. The findings highlight that contextualized educational content enhances students’ engagement and intrinsic motivation by linking lessons to authentic, locally relevant experiences. Exposure to regional sports successes and infrastructure developments strengthens adolescents’ sense of civic identity and belonging, fostering social cohesion while promoting individual responsibility for personal health. Moreover, systematic incorporation of region-specific materials supports the development of competencies beyond physical fitness, including teamwork, leadership, goal-setting, and ethical decision-making. Strategic planning, teacher training, and structured evaluation further amplify the effectiveness of these interventions, ensuring sustainability and alignment with broader educational and public health objectives. Overall, the study concludes that integrating materials on regional sports development into physical education represents a multidimensional approach that addresses both health promotion and holistic adolescent development. Contextualized, locally grounded physical education content not only improves physical well-being but also nurtures psychological resilience, social responsibility, and lifelong healthy behaviors, demonstrating a model for effective educational practice in regional contexts..
Keywords: Physical education, healthy lifestyle, adolescents, sports development, regional education, Nakhchivan
How to cite this article:Hasanov N, Talibova L, Salmanov V, Zeynalli C, Allahverdiyev P, Khalilov T, Salmanova K., The Use Of Materials On The Development Of Physical Education And Sports In The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic As A Means Of Forming A Healthy Lifestyle Among Adolescents. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(1s): 1305-1312; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16. 1305-1312