Classroom teaching of vocational college physical education features a limited number of teaching periods and a long duration for each teaching period. Besides, students in vocational colleges possess a good thinking and comprehension ability and are eager to prepare them for their work in society in the not-distant future. Taking these facts into consideration, the research suggests that homologous athletics principle and foundation theory knowledge should be added.In this way, the students will gain an insight into why and how we should work out regularly, thus attaching importance to physical exercise. Also,it will ignite their enthusiasm, help them overcome difficulties in their trainings and thus develop a lifelong workout habit. The research also suggests that teachers should not only be a walking “encyclopedia” in terms of physical education, but also should keep pace with times, providing the students with a more scientific and effective teaching.