Do students need daily physical education classes?
Mar 13, 2024
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Exploring the impact of daily physical education classes in schools across China, the rise of PE classes to address national mandates, challenges in integrating PE in South Korean schools, promoting mental well-being and life skills through sports, and the implementation of individualized PE programs in Shenzhen.
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Shenzhen mandates daily PE classes for grades 1-9 to enhance student well-being.
Physical exercise scarcity in schools leads to health issues; increased PE lessons aim to counteract challenges.
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Mandatory Daily PE Classes in Shenzhen
Starting from 2024, Shenzhen mandated daily PE classes for students in grades 1 through 9, with high school students required to have at least three PE lessons weekly. This initiative aims to improve student well-being, with other cities in China also increasing PE lesson frequencies.
Importance of PE for Student Health
Statistics show that less than 60% of schools nationally provide at least one hour of physical exercise daily, leading to negative effects like myopia, obesity, and psychological issues in students. National guidelines since 2020 have aimed at increasing PE lessons to combat these health challenges.
Challenges and Adaptations in PE Implementation
In Shenzhen, a shortage of qualified PE teachers has led to teachers of different subjects, like Chinese language and mathematics, taking on PE classes. Schools are adjusting curriculum timings and contents to accommodate daily PE classes, while space limitations and weather conditions pose additional challenges.
Do you recall the days when sports classes were much anticipated by students but could vanish at the first sign of the PE teacher calling in “sick”? In many cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and most recently Shenzhen, a bold stride has been transforming the scene, promising students the joy of physical education every single day. On the show: Niu Honglin,Laiming & Steve Hatherly
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