Physical education is a compulsory subject in the Vietnamese education system in general and in universities in particular. It has the role of improving health, exercising the body, helping learners have a healthy body, meeting for learning, and other social activities. A survey of 143 people (n=143), including 107 students (n1=107), and 36 lecturers (n2=36) shows the position and role of this subject in universities. However, the survey results also show that a part of teachers and students underestimate the importance of this subject. On the basis of understanding and evaluating the results of scientists and previous research; based on practical surveys, this study recommends solutions to improve the quality of education in this subject at universities.