University physical education is one important component of the nation's sports cause and is also content for nurturing potential talents in the 21st century as a significant aspect of higher education. By means of connection, analysis and comparison while taking into consideration the "Four Pillar" theory put forward by International 21st Century Education Committee, we can draw the following conclusion: university education and educational "Four Pillars"share common objectives, the two are mutually supplementary. Paying adequate attention to university physical education and enabling the students to learn to acquire, to practice, to live along with others, to develop, and to be physically and spiritually healthy are the essential paths and means to promote the comprehensive capacity of the students in the 21st century.
