Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Educational Development and Social Sciences (EDSS 2026)

Analysis and Countermeasures for the Physical Health Status of College Students Under the Healthy China Initiative

Authors
Wang Min1, *, Gao Chang2
1Faculty of Physical Education and Health Care, Kunming Metallurgy College, Kunming, China
2Department of International Cooperation and Exchange, Kunming Metallurgy College, Kunming, Yunnan, 650033, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 837623460@qq.com
Corresponding Author
Wang Min
Available Online 1 May 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-569-0_53How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Health China Initiative; College Students; Physical Health
Abstract

This study analyzes the 2024 physical fitness test data of nearly 20,000 vocational college students under the Healthy China Initiative. Results show that while students maintain a healthy body mass index, vital capacity performance is critically low across all groups. Overall fitness is concerning, with only 68% achieving a passing score and merely 4.7% rated “Good” or “Excellent.” Female students consistently outperform males in strength, flexibility, and endurance. A decline in physical performance is observed with academic progression. To address these issues, we propose a three-pronged strategy: standardizing testing protocols to ensure accuracy, building a digital platform for real-time monitoring and early intervention, and implementing targeted, grade-specific health promotion programs. These measures aim to systematically improve student physical health by fostering sustainable exercise habits from enrollment to graduation.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Educational Development and Social Sciences (EDSS 2026)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
1 May 2026
ISBN
978-2-38476-569-0
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-569-0_53How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2026 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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