BEIJING, SEPT 26 – China will ensure that primary and junior high school students engage in at least two hours of physical activity every day, an education official said yesterday, reports Xinhua.
Every day, students will attend one sports class and do one hour of physical exercise after class, said Wang Jiayi, Vice Minister of Education, at a press conference.
This step aims to solve common problems such as vision and weight problems among students by ensuring they get enough exposure to sunlight, he said.
In Beijing, the 10-minute break between classes for compulsory education has been extended to 15 minutes starting this fall semester.
Municipal education authorities said the decision was aimed at providing adequate rest time for teachers and students between classes, while encouraging students to spend time outside to improve their physical and mental well-being. – Named
