Integrating Values Education in Physical Education Learning: A Holistic Approach to Enhancing Student Well-Being

This research is urgent because physical education has the potential to instill character values through a holistic approach, yet its practice remains predominantly technical. Value integration is crucial for student well-being and character. This study aims to explore how Physical Education teachers integrate values education into learning through a holistic approach at various levels of education (elementary, junior high, and senior high) in West Sumatera. Using a qualitative approach with a collective case study design, this study involved 30 Physical Education teachers selected through area sampling techniques. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, limited observations, and field notes, then analyzed thematically. The results showed that teachers consistently integrated moral and social values such as honesty, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and sportsmanship into physical education learning activities through interactive methods, game modifications, role models, reflection, and community involvement. These values were understood by students not only as rules in games, but also as life principles relevant to their social lives. The holistic approach has been proven to contribute positively to student well-being through strengthening physical skills, developing character, improving mental health, and creating a supportive learning environment. However, teachers face various challenges such as differences in student character, lack of parental support, limited time and resources, and communication barriers that require special strategies. This study confirms that value education through Physical Education can be an effective instrument in shaping character and improving student welfare, as long as it is carried out contextually, reflectively, and involves various parties collaboratively.