Implementing the policy of “no less than 2 hours of comprehensive physical activity per day for primary and secondary school students” is a critical lever for addressing adolescent physical health issues and conventionalizing the “Health First” educational philosophy within the context of China’s strategy to become a leading nation in education. Utilizing literature review and logical analysis, this study investigates the practical obstacles hindering family-school-community collaboration in implementing the “Daily 2 Hours of Comprehensive Physical Activity” policy through the lens of Social-Ecological Systems Theory, and subsequently proposes solutions. The research identifies key barriers: temporal conflicts among the three domains; a fragmentation of spatial resources; and a breakdown in collaborative relationships. Accordingly, this paper proposes solutions including: reshaping temporal structures to ensure non-school day provisions; constructing an integrated “sports activity circle” involving family, school, and community; and forging collaborative trust anchored in the “Health First” principle.

Shenjun Lai. Family-School-Community Collaboration in Implementing the “Daily 2 Hours of Comprehensive Physical Activity” Policy: Real-World Barriers and Solutions from a Social-Ecological Systems Perspective. Frontiers in Sport Research (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 4: 22-28. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2026.080404.

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