Improving school physical education to increase physical activity and promote healthy growth of Chinese school-aged children Time for action

Throughout its more than 5000-year history,China has a long tradition of encouraging active engagement in physical and sport activities.1,2This enduring tradition,however,has been facing some major headwinds as China continues to experience demographic and environmental changes related to aging,urbanization,and lifestyle shifts.3-5Mounting evidence indicates increasing levels of sedentary behaviors。