High-stakes physical education testing is stressing out Chinese adolescents, prioritising performance over well-being.
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Mandatory PE exams in China are a dangerous overreach, turning physical activity into another stressor for already overburdened students. This system prioritises measurable outcomes over holistic development, effectively weaponising exercise against mental health. Education should foster genuine well-being, not just compliance. When will we stop judging children by their ability to jump through bureaucratic hoops?
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Testing ensures national fitness standards and encourages discipline. Without exams, PE becomes a frivolous subject, losing its necessary rigour and perceived importance in a competitive academic landscape.
