In 2001, the School of Physical Education of Henan University opened a major in sports training. This major takes the core idea of "Scientific Orientation, People-oriented, Development-oriented and Effect-oriented", fully implements the the national education policy and physical education policies, thoroughly studies the development trends of higher education and physical education abroad and at home, accurately judges the new situation and problems in the reform and development, follows the law of the development of higher education, takes the development path of "first-class country, regional guidance and Central Plains style", and trains a large number of high-level professional sports talents with thick base, wide caliber, strong ability, high quality and wide adaptation. Over the past period, the major has made great progress in the construction of teaching staff, student training, curriculum development, teaching management, teaching resources allocation, teaching results..., and has formed the remarkable school-running characteristic, which has an important influence in Henan Province and even in the whole country.

According to the specialty characteristic, this major pays attention to the characteristic construction and the practice teaching link, and the comprehensive quality of students in an all-round way. It focuses the construction of teaching, scientific research and training platform, provides more opportunities for students to participate in social practice. Furthermore, it highlights the specialized teaching of English and Russian courses, promotes international cooperation projects and international cooperation in running schools, expands students' horizons and enhances their international competitiveness. After 15 years of construction, on the basis of ensuring the quality of talent, this major has made remarkable achievements in international cooperation in running schools and exchanges of talents, intelligence and talent support of the national, support of athletes and referees in domestic and foreign large-scale sports events, undertaking the large-scale sports and performance projects, etc.