Analysis of the Policy Agenda for “Youth and School Sports” in Chapter 3 of the Sports Law under the Multi-Source Flow Theory

On January 1, 2023, the relevant provisions of the “Youth and School Sports” policy in Chapter 3 of the Sports Law were officially implemented, and the formation of its policy agenda was facilitated by the three major streams in the multi-source flow theory. The problem stream includes practical dilemmas such as worrying physical fitness of teenagers, marginalization of school physical education courses, unreasonable teacher student ratio, and insufficient venues and equipment. The policy stream is based on relevant existing policies and suggestions from deputies to the National People’s Congress and experts. The political stream involves the ideology of the ruling party, national sentiment, and national development needs. On June 24, 2022, the newly revised Sports Law was voted and adopted at the 35th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress, and the relevant contents of Chapter 3 were established simultaneously.