Abstract: To exploring physical characteristics of Uygur and Han adults in Xinjiang, according to the principle of entire group,stratified, random, based on the method specified by the index test method and criteria of national physique monitoring and testing guidance station, we obtained 4108 valid samples of 20~59 year-old Uygur and Han adults in Karamay City, Xinjiang. Research on the physical characteristics of the physical fitness project adopted Martin’s methods. We found physical characteristics of Uyghur nationality are super medium stature, broad chest, wide pelvic, narrow type hand, chunky type besides the differences of middle shoulder type in men and narrow shoulder type in women.Han nationality in Xinjiang Karamay shows wide chest, narrow shoulders, wide pelvis, narrow hand and intermediate fat on both of men and wome but high body in men and supermedium body in women. the differences of physical characteristics in Uighur and Han shows statistical significance(P<0.01), and the main difference exists in women of Uighur and Han nationality. The physical characteristics of the Uygur and Han nationality belongs to the northern people in Xinjiang Karamay.

Key words: Karamay；Uygur; Han nationality；Physical characteristics