Increasing academic pressure, psychological stress, and digital dependence in higher education have reduced students’ physical activity and negatively affected their mental well-being. Therefore, developing psychological resilience has become an important pedagogical task. This article examines the relationship between physical activity and psychological resilience in university students from a scientific and pedagogical perspective. The role of regular physical exercise in enhancing stress tolerance, emotional stability, motivation, and academic performance is analyzed. Pedagogical mechanisms for integrating physical activity into the educational environment are also discussed. The findings show that systematic physical activity serves as an effective tool for strengthening students’ psychological resources and promoting holistic development in higher education.

Physical activity, psychological resilience, student well-being

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