The Department of Sports Medicine of Chengdu Institute of Physical Education was established in 1960, founded by Professor Zheng Huaixian, a famous expert in orthopedics and traumatology of traditional Chinese medicine and a martial artist. It is the only teaching unit in China that can award bachelor's and master's degrees in medicine.
Acupuncture and Tuina major is to train senior medical professionals who have the theoretical basis of traditional Chinese medicine, professional knowledge and practical skills of acupuncture and Tuina, and can engage in acupuncture and Tuina medical treatment and scientific research at all levels.