Beijing pioneers new PE programme for students


Students of Beijing Academy, a middle school, practice martial arts during PE class in December. -- China Daily/ANN

BEIJING: As awareness about children’s health increases, Beijing is pioneering a new system of teaching and testing physical education as it strives to improve students’ fitness levels.

This fall semester, seventh grade students will become the first group of students in the capital to take part in the adjusted system for middle school students.

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