Abstract: Depending on the methods of literature and logical analysis, the paper, based on the analysis of the present situation of the comprehensive ability of physical education major students, explores the theoretical and practical bases of developing such students' comprehensive abilities. It further illustrates the necessity of developing their abilities by means of extracurricular ways so as to improve P.E. students' employment competitiveness to meet the social needs for P.E. personnel and realize the benign circle of the running of P.E majors.

Key words: physical education major, students' comprehensive ability, curriculum system, inadequate, extracurricular paths