Abstract: Contemporary advancements in technology and education strongly advocate for interdisciplinary integration.Deepening the integration of physical education (PE) and health education (HE) highlights clear goal orientation,problem-solving focus,and innovation drive,aiming to implement the "health-first" educational philosophy,promoting students' physical and mental well-being,robust physique,and comprehensive development.Practical experiences from countries like New Zealand,Australia,and Japan indicate that although the content and methods of PE and HE differ and have distinct emphases,both are crucial pathways for fostering students' holistic physical and mental development.There is a need to shift from prioritizing PE over HE,to moving beyond viewing them as separate disciplines or courses,and to cease treating PE and HE as entirely disconnected entities in practical teaching.In China,deepening the integration of PE and HE should embrace a "holistic view of sports","holistic view of health",and "integrated view of PE and HE",breaking away from traditional thinking that discusses sports and health in isolation.It requires transcending disciplinary boundaries to treat PE and HE as an integrated whole,emphasizing structured knowledge and skill instruction in both areas to enhance students' cognitive abilities,practical application skills,and problem-solving capabilities.Creating authentic and complex movement and life scenarios can enrich personalized learning experiences,fostering innovative thinking and core competencies.Focusing on interdisciplinary thematic learning breaks down subject barriers and segmented teaching models,promoting the acquisition of multidisciplinary knowledge and skills.

Key words: physical and health education course, physical education, health education, physical and mental well-being, student, exercise