(1.Department of Physical Education,Nanjing Forestry University,Nanjing 210037,China;2.Department of Physical Education,Nanjing Medical University,Nanjing 210029,China) Abstract: Based on their discussion about the characteristics of modern society and the functions of modern univer-sities, the authors expatiated on opportunities and challenges faced by college physical education in China on the historical course of advancement toward modern society in such aspects as modern society and innovation of col-lege physical education conceptions, modern society and development of high performance college competitive sports, modern society and college physical education disciplinary construction etc. Key words: school physical education;college physical education;modem society;China |