(1.School of Physical Education,Nanjing Normal University,Nanjng 210046,China;2.Department of Physical Education,Nanjing University,Nanjing 210093,China) Abstract: The authors studied the historical background and value of uplifting national fitness to a national strategy, and concluded that uplifting national fitness to a national strategy is an important strategic decision made based on the needs of international and national conditions, on the basis of profoundly seeing though the trend, correctly judging the reality, and scientifically predicting the future. The New Strategies for Global Health put forward that the 21st century is a century for mankind to pursue health; the putting forward of the concepts of “Chinese dream” and powerful country of sport, and national fitness, are policies making nationals strong and China powerful; uplift-ing national fitness to a national strategy is the Chinese government’s active response to the coming of the human health era, also the realistic need to realize the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. National fitness is closely related to policy, society, economic and cultural development; national fitness can promote political stability, consolidate the governing party’s status, boost social development, build a harmonious society, boost economic development, reduce national burdens and increase national benefits, boost cultural development, and increase national soft power, having important strategic value. Key words: sports management;national fitness;national strategy |