Research on the Pathways for Cultivating Health-Oriented Applied Talents in Vocational Education through “Integration of Physical Education and Health” under the Vision of Healthy China

Under the strategic framework of “Healthy China”, cultivating health-oriented applied talents in vocational education has become increasingly significant. The concept of “Integration of Physical Education and Health” offers a novel perspective and pathway for talent cultivation by organically combining physical education with health education. This study focuses on the core concept of “Integration of Physical Education and Health”, exploring its pivotal role and practical implementation in vocational education. By analyzing its application in curriculum design, teaching models, faculty development, and evaluation systems, the research identifies key measures such as establishing a scientific curriculum system, optimizing teaching content and methods, enhancing faculty competencies, and building multidimensional evaluation mechanisms. Furthermore, this study proposes targeted strategies based on the practical demands of health education and the unique features of vocational education. These strategies include strengthening school-enterprise collaboration, promoting resource integration, advancing industry-education integration, and constructing supportive health education systems. The findings demonstrate that “Integration of Physical Education and Health” enhances students’ health literacy and vocational adaptability, ensuring high-quality development in vocational education. This research aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for cultivating health-oriented applied talents, contributing to the realization of the “Healthy China” vision.