Investigation and Analysis of Physical Fitness Status of Undergraduates in Shanxi Province and its Countermeasures

In order to study the physical fitness status of the undergraduates in Shanxi province and to improve their physical fitness level or keep it at a high level. 5 items of physical fitness were investigated statistically in undergraduates of the first to the third grades, majoring in liberal arts and sciences. The results indicated that in economic development regions of Shanxi province the ratio of undergraduates persisting in physical training was relatively higher. Institutions of higher learning adopted a complete set of administration methods and effective measures to improve the students' physical fitness level after they enrolled. Their physical fitness level was improved in a short term. The statistical results also showed that the physical fitness level of the higher grades trended to decline. It was needed to put forward the pertinent and concrete scheme, in which the students should have their physical education courses and keep doing physical exercises after class. It is important to ensure the continuity and permanence of doing physical exercises so as to improve the students' physical fitness and physique effectively.