This textbook is based on the curriculum plan of physical education specialty formulated by the Ministry of Education, and is compiled by some senior teachers of national physical education colleges organized by People's Sports Publishing House. On the basis of summarizing the teaching practice in recent years, the relevant theoretical and practical contents are selected to prepare students for their work after graduation. This textbook is divided into two parts: the first part teaches the general theory of health preserving, and the second part introduces some health preserving exercises which are widely spread, conform to the scientific health preserving laws and have certain traditional characteristics. Teachers can choose some content to teach. Because the techniques are generally complicated, emphasizing practice and understanding, you can also learn by yourself, so in this sense, it is also suitable for ordinary lovers in society. This textbook is mainly suitable for undergraduates majoring in national traditional physical education, and some of its contents can also be used as elective courses for other students majoring in physical education.