Nanjing Sport Institute

Located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Sport Institute is a provincial-level sports undergraduate institution jointly supported by the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau and the Department of Education. Its predecessor, Nanjing Sports School, was founded in 1956, and in 1958 it merged with the Physical Education Department of Jiangsu Normal College and the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Cadre Training Class to become Nanjing Sport Institute.

The institute is dedicated to training application-oriented sports professionals in fields such as physical education, sports training, sports industry management, and sports human science. It has three campuses: Linggu Temple, Xianlin, and Wukesong, covering over 1,100 mu.

Nanjing Sport Institute stands out in the sports field with significant advantages. As a key provincial university, it has a strong sports science discipline, featuring one first-level master's degree authorization point and three professional master's degree points in sports.

Its flagship programs in sports training, physical education, and sports industry management are highly regarded, producing many national-level athletes, coaches, and sports administrators. The institute is often called the 'cradle of Jiangsu sports talents.' Leveraging Jiangsu's strong sports resources, it collaborates closely with the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau, offering students abundant internship and employment opportunities, with high graduate employment rates.

The institute emphasizes both teaching and research, integrating theory with practice. Its faculty of 441 includes national-level coaches, international referees, and academic leaders. The curriculum covers 16 undergraduate majors including physical education, sports training, social sports guidance, sports human science, and sports economics, as well as several master's programs.

Small class sizes and personalized training allow students to engage in practical projects such as sports training, event organization, and rehabilitation. Research platforms include sports biomechanics, sports psychology, and sports medicine labs, undertaking national and provincial projects.

The three campuses offer distinct environments. Linggu Temple campus, near Zhongshan Mountain, features historic buildings like the former Central Stadium and serves as the main campus. Xianlin campus boasts modern facilities including standard track fields, swimming pools, basketball halls, and tennis courts.

Wukesong campus focuses on training and competitions with professional venues. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and hot water. The institute provides top-tier sports facilities such as tennis courts, baseball fields, gymnastics rooms, and swimming pools, open all day.