Recently, a research report on the physical condition of adolescents in China has aroused widespread concern in society. The report shows that the myopia rate, height, weight and other indicators of Chinese teenagers are in a state of "three highs", while the time and level of physical exercise are far from enough, resulting in an overall decline in physical fitness, and even the amazing phenomenon of many students fainting at the sports games.
In stark contrast, Japan has made impressive progress in physical education. Japan not only has perfect sports facilities and systems, but also gives students sufficient time and freedom to exercise, and even teaches some seemingly "high-risk" sports, such as handstands, vaulting, etc. More than 90% of Japanese children enjoy sports, and school sports are the most anticipated holidays. Japan has also implemented a nutritious lunch system to ensure that children receive a balanced diet and promote healthy growth. It can be said that Japan is cultivating a generation of "little wolf cubs", while China's teenagers are facing the crisis of "weakness".
This huge contrast has caused many people to think deeply. Why is the physique of young people in our country so miserable?Why is Japan able to do so well in physical education?What is the reason for this disparity?
Some experts and educators believe that this is closely related to the long-standing idea of "emphasizing literature over body" in China. In China, parents, schools, and society attach too much importance to cultural education, while ignoring physical education, and even regard physical exercise as a waste of time and an obstacle that affects learning. This kind of thinking has led to the lack of awareness and habit of physical exercise among young people in our country, and long-term meditation and reading have not only affected their eyesight, but also damaged their physical fitness.
Japan, on the other hand, places great emphasis on physical education as an important means of nurturing children's physical and mental health. Japan believes that physical exercise can not only enhance physical fitness, but also cultivate children's will, courage, unity, creativity and other qualities, which has a positive effect on children's growth and development. As a result, Japan has invested a lot of resources and effort in physical education to create an environment where children can enjoy sports.
This contrast makes us have to reflect on what is wrong with physical education in our countryHow should we change the status quo and improve the physical fitness level of our young people?Should we learn from Japan and re-examine the value and significance of physical education?
Some people have called on China to increase the importance and support for physical education in terms of policies, systems, inputs, and teaching, break the misunderstanding of "emphasizing literature over physical education", and realize the educational concept of all-round development of morality, intellect and physique. Parents and schools should correctly understand the importance of physical exercise to the physical and mental health of teenagers, abandon the utilitarian idea of test-oriented education, and give children more time and freedom to exercise. Only in this way can we enable China's young people to regain their former barbaric physique, regain their smiling faces and self-confidence, and provide solid talent support for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.