Ministry warns schools not to cut physical education classesMinistry warns schools not to cut physical education classes

China Daily

25th February 2026

Ministry warns schools not to cut physical education classesMinistry warns schools not to cut physical education classes

By Zou Shuo

The Ministry of Education has launched a "health first" initiative, vowing to crack down on schools that cut physical education classes or confine students indoors during breaks, as new data shows significant improvements in student fitness over the past decade.

At a meeting held in Beijing on Wednesday, officials of the ministry announced that all provincial regions have now implemented policies ensuring primary and secondary school students receive at least two hours of daily physical activity, including a 15-minute break between classes.

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