Can't graduate from Tsinghua University if you can't swim? A few days ago, Tsinghua University confirmed to the public that from 2017, the students of this university must pass the swimming test, otherwise they can't obtain the graduation certificate, except for special circumstances. It is estimated that for the ducks afraid of water, they must practice more frequently in the future. Otherwise, they will be admitted to Tsinghua University, because they can't swim but can't graduate!
Can swimming be linked to the ability to get a graduation certificate? Is it too demanding? Why do some students always fear sports tests? What is the room for improvement of school physical education behind the 'compulsory'?
Can't swim, can't get Diploma
Recently, it was reported that Qiu Yong, President of Tsinghua University, announced at the University's faculty meeting that Tsinghua University will require undergraduates to learn to swim from 2017, and will adjust the curriculum so that students have more time to go to the playground.
In this regard, some media confirmed from Tsinghua University that from 2017, the students of the school must pass the swimming test after enrollment, or take part in the swimming class and meet the requirements, otherwise they cannot obtain the graduation certificate, and students with skin disease, water phobia and other unsuitable swimming can not participate.
In response to the regulation, an online survey shows that more than 60% of netizens support it. One of the options is that 'learning swimming well can save your life, and the school works hard. However, some netizens think that the regulations are too "wonderful" and whether the students are forced to swim "too hard"?
In fact, a reporter from China news.com found that in order to let students master swimming skills, Tsinghua University is not the only one who works hard.
It is understood that Beijing University, Xiamen University and other universities have rigid requirements for swimming teaching. In 2017, Xiamen University, in its independent enrollment assessment, requires candidates to choose and test any one of the six categories of track and field, martial arts, swimming and physical fitness according to their own conditions, with a weight of 20%.
Is swimming a necessary skill for first-class talents?
For this new regulation of Tsinghua University, the reporter of zhongxin.com interviewed many college students in the University. Some students told reporters that the school's move is aimed at cultivating students' physique and is also conducive to future work and learning in the long run. However, some students think that students should take care of their own learning willingness, and swimming is more suitable for college elective courses.
The Ministry of physical education of Tsinghua University also said to the public that not all students are required to take swimming lessons. After entering the University, freshmen will carry out swimming tests. If they swim 50 meters with any of the four standard strokes of breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle and backstroke, they will pass. Those who fail must take swimming lessons.
It has been commented that, rather than forcing students to take physical examination, schools should encourage them to enjoy the pleasure of sports and cultivate a lifelong interest.
Chu Chaohui, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Educational Sciences, said in an interview with zhongxin.com that it is difficult for every student to learn how to swim. He believed that it involves the choice of personal interests and hobbies.
Chu Zhaohui said that it is necessary to have rigid requirements for students' sports time in school, but sports events should be diverse. He explained that 'some people are tall, playing basketball is better, and the small ones may be suitable for gymnastics. It is not necessary to make a single requirement for a single sports event, but they should be flexible. '
In an interview with zhongxin.com, bu dunrong, director of the higher education research center of Xiamen University, thought that what courses should be offered in Colleges and universities and what requirements should be made for teaching should not be 'fussy'. However, he wondered whether higher education is to cultivate first-class talents and whether swimming is related to graduation certificate. Does it mean that swimming is a necessary skill for first-class talents?