China to Introduce⁢ 535 New University Majors, Including Football

Boosting Football Education‌ to Enhance National Team⁣ Performance

The Chinese‌ national football team’s recent performance has been underwhelming, sparking ‍concerns about the country’s​ football development. In ‍response, the Ministry⁤ of Education has ‌announced‌ plans to introduce 535 new university majors in 2024, ​including football,⁤ cyberspace security, and other fields.

According to the “Public Notice of Application Materials for Undergraduate Majors of Ordinary Higher ​Education Institutions in ⁣2024,” the top five majors with the most applications in 2024 ⁣are football, cyberspace ⁢security, sports training, health and medical insurance, and geriatric medicine ‌and ⁤health.

Li Pan, dean of the Football School of Chengdu Sports University, emphasized the importance of football education in China. “Football is a widely‍ popular sport, and the country ​recognizes its significance ⁢in building a strong sports nation. However, China’s football​ level remains relatively low. We need to​ expand the football population and improve the professional ‍level of‍ football professionals.”

Li Pan also⁢ stressed the need to provide more opportunities for football students to⁣ pursue higher education.⁤ “We need to encourage more universities to accept football ⁢students ​and give children who are​ engaged in football training the chance to ​attend college. This will help alleviate parents’ concerns about their children playing football and increase the⁣ football population in the future.”

The Chinese⁣ men’s national football team recently suffered ⁣a 7-0 defeat against Japan in an‌ away ​game, setting a record ⁢for the biggest score difference ‌in the‌ team’s international official matches. This loss, combined ⁢with a subsequent defeat​ against ​Saudi Arabia, has highlighted the⁢ need for improved football ⁢education and development in China.