Objective To investigate the sports injury protection ability of university students so as to provide an evidence for improving and enhancing the sports injury protection ability of university students.Method With questionnaires

692 undergraduates from 6universities were surveyed and analyzed their current situation of sports injury protection ability

influencing factors and needs.Results The total score for sports injury protection was 41.07

less than the average score;there was a significant difference between the two genders in the scores of sports injury prevention dimension（P<0.01）;students of different grades had different scores in sports injury prevention and sports injury diagnosis and evaluation（P<0.05）.474 students needed the knowledge and skills of sports injury protection

accounting for 68.50%;among the influencing factors

the main factor was that "the school did not attach great importance to it"

accounting for 34.39%.Conclusion University students do not have good ability to protect them from sports injuries

so the relevant education departments should pay full attention to it to improve their sports injury protection ability and reduce the incidence of sports injuries.