According to China Education Online, freshmen usually have a physical examination when they enter school. Physical examination is a part of college students' physical fitness monitoring. During physical examination, a series of basic tests such as height, weight, vital capacity, sitting forward, standing long jump and pull-ups are usually carried out to evaluate students' physical condition and physical fitness level. The results of these tests can be used as a reference for students' physical education class, or for other health and fitness-related purposes.

The purpose of college students' physical examination is to promote college students to strengthen exercise, improve their physical health and make students realize the importance of health to the progress and development of a person's life.