Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, formerly known as Zhongnan Institute of Physical Education, is one of the first independent full-time colleges and universities in New China. 1953 was founded in Nanchang, Jiangxi, 1955 moved to Wuhan, Hubei, and 1956 was renamed Wuhan Institute of Physical Education.
Before 200 1, the school was a college directly under the State Sports General Administration, and in September 20001,it was changed to a college jointly established by the State Sports General Administration and the Hubei Provincial People's Government.
Wuhan Institute of Physical Education is located near the beautiful East Lake, surrounded by mountains and waters, with beautiful campus environment, advanced infrastructure, profound cultural background, strong faculty and distinctive school-running characteristics. 20 18 1, Wuhan institute of physical education was selected as a "double-class" construction university in Hubei province.
Wuhan Institute of Physical Education covers an area of 1820.6 mu, with full-time students 17000, including more than 300 graduate students 1300 undergraduate students1000.
The school has a complete range of disciplines, including education, literature, economics, management, science, engineering, art and medicine.
The whole school is characterized by sports, aiming at cultivating a group of high-quality talents oriented to sports. This university has 9 departments and 20 undergraduate majors.