Faculty of Human Sciences
Sports
Department of Health Sciences
ABOUT
Department of Sport Science and Health
Sports involve more than just the "body".
It has the power to change society and the future.
- # Changing society through sports
- #Improve performance with science
- # Aiming to become an international sports professional who fosters well-being
ADMISSION
POLICY
- 01
I am interested in the health of the human body and mind, and I am concerned about my own health and
People who are interested in improving their athletic abilities and supporting many others. - 02
A wide range of sports activities for people of all ages, from children to the elderly.
I am interested in community health promotion.
People who want to contribute to society and industry - 03
Understanding the cultural value and significance of sports,
In certain fields, particularly in the field of competitive sports,
People who want to acquire excellent skills
Characteristics of the Department
One of the best in Western Japan
At a sports facility
Train and learn!
The Okusu Arena 2020, the largest gymnasium in Western Japan, offers a well-equipped sports environment, including a strength and conditioning zone with various training equipment, allowing for practical learning.
Top athletes
Sports scientists
aim!
Our faculty members are researchers in a variety of academic fields, including sports education, coaching, and sports psychology. With cutting-edge facilities and equipment, and a wide range of academic fields, we aim to nurture athletes and support staff who can compete on the world stage.
Local community and
Let's learn together!
At "Okusu Arena 2020," we hold the annual "Sankyu Sports" athletic meet for members of the local community. We learn a great deal from the perspective of not only "playing" and "watching" sports, but also "supporting" and "creating" them.
Advanced Program
A support program that responds to motivation
Physical education teachers who support the development of elementary, middle, and high school students
Training Program
This program trains teachers who can foster the mental and physical health and sports literacy of students of all ages, from elementary school to high school.
Four-year learning process
Building a foundation for learningin the first year
Students will learn a broad foundation related to sports, including "Introduction to Sports Science," "Sports Education," "Sports Sociology," "Sports Psychology," and "Sports Statistics." They will also take related courses such as "Introduction to Psychology" and "Human Development Theory" to acquire the fundamental skills needed to understand and support people.
Second-yeararea of study and foundational learning in specialized fields
With their future in mind, students choose between a "Health and Management" or "Education and Coaching" track from their second year. They deepen their learning through a curriculum tailored to their interests and engage in core subjects and seminars within each track.
Third-yearstudent: Acquisition of specialization
In their second year, students continue to take advanced specialized courses and seminars within their chosen field of study. They develop the ability to apply the knowledge they have accumulated in real-world situations and cultivate the ability to explain and solve problems that arise in the fields of sports and health.
Deepening specialization and preparing for professional lifein the fourth year
In their fourth year, students engage in intensive job hunting and civil service examinations, while also undertaking their graduation research, the culmination of their studies. Students aiming to obtain a teaching license participate in teaching practice, further honing their practical skills as future leaders.
Select a course from the second year
Health and Management
By studying the human body and movement scientifically,
Develop the skills to produce health and sports events.
This course is aimed at students who aim to find employment in health and sports businesses, medical institutions, the fitness industry, local governments, etc. We develop talent who can analyze sports from a management perspective, manage in the industry, and contribute to the creation of rich communities through sports.
Education/Coaching
To improve sports performance
Develop advanced skills
This course is aimed at students who aim to become sports instructors in the training field, obtain teaching licenses for health and physical education, or become top athletes in special sports. By learning about scientific training and mental training, we will develop people who can improve sports performance, regardless of whether they are professional or amateur.
Class Pickup
Not just physical strength, but also mental growth and
It will be an experience that paves the way to self-actualization
Introduction to Martial Arts Studies, Kendo
Associate Professor Daisuke Akiyama
In the Kendo and Introduction to Martial Arts classes, students will learn about the appeal and excitement of Japan's unique martial arts through a deep understanding and practice of the arts. Kendo emphasizes mental concentration, correct posture, and mastery of technique, and offers an opportunity to reexamine oneself through a single sword. In the Introduction to Martial Arts class, students will explore the fundamental principles and spirit of various martial arts, including Kendo, Judo, Karate, and Aikido, focusing on the history, philosophy, and cultural background of martial arts. Through these classes, students will go beyond mere mastery of technique and acquire a spirit of self-discipline, respect, and introspection, and will be able to understand the deep cultural significance and universality of Japanese martial arts.
Seminar Pickup
Takahiro Adachi Seminar
Sports analysis and feedback
We are conducting research using advanced video data analysis technology with the aim of improving sports performance. Students analyze actual game footage and scientifically analyze players' movements, strategies, and physical distribution. With this approach, we aim to achieve a high level of understanding of sports and improve skills. Through practical learning and research, we will develop talent who can practice sports coaching with a scientific perspective.
Seminar student voices
Otoha Shioi
Tokai University Affiliated
Kumamoto Seisho High School / Kumamoto
Would you like to join us in paving the way to the future of sports? Let's improve our knowledge and skills through advanced data analysis and explore new possibilities in sports!
Mioko Nagashima's Seminar
Nutrition for athletes and
Supporting performance
Sports Nutrition
We conduct research that contributes to athletes' physical development and performance improvement through nutrition. Students learn practical skills such as creating nutrition plans, analyzing food diaries, and understanding the relationship between nutrition and performance. We cultivate individuals who have the knowledge and judgment to be immediately effective in the field. This is an ideal learning environment for students who are passionate about food and sports.
Seminar student voices
Yuna Yoshida
Chikushi Chuo High School / Fukuoka
You'll experience both the joy and responsibility of planning athlete nutrition. It includes not only theory but also a lot of practical application, making it a valuable learning experience for anyone who wants to work in the sports field in the future!
Qualifications and career path data
Qualifications to aim for
- Elementary school teacher's license (Type 1) *
- Junior High School Teacher's License (Health and Physical Education)
- High School Teacher's License (Health and Physical Education)
- Certified Health and Exercise Instructor (Eligibility Requirements for Examination)
- Japan Association of Training Instructors (JATI-ATI (Eligibility Requirements))
- Curator
- Social education specialist (training course), etc.
*A Class 1 Elementary School Teacher's License can be obtained by utilizing the Educational Partnership System (Bukkyo University Correspondence Education Program). (Additional fees apply)
Main Employment Destinations
- Northern Farm
- Descente Japan Co., Ltd.
- Himalaya Co., Ltd.
- /Fast Fitness Japan Co., Ltd.
- Japan Motorboat Racing Association
- / Leafラス Co., Ltd.
- Cosmo Sports Club Co., Ltd. (Early Childhood Activity Research Association)
- Sports Community Co., Ltd.
- Sony Consumer Sales Corporation
- / Iizuka City Youth Development Liaison Council (NPO)
- Japan Post Co., Ltd.
- JRA Facilities Co., Ltd.
- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
- / Legal Affairs Officer, Ministry of Justice
- / Elementary school teacher in Fukuoka Prefecture
- / Junior high school teacher in Fukuoka Prefecture
- / Junior high school teacher in Fukuoka City
- Seika Gakuen Seika Girls' High School
- Ishigaki City Hall
- Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters
- Chikushino Dazaifu Fire Department
Graduate Interview
Shunsuke Minami
Chikushi High School/Fukuoka
- Employment
- Kasuga, Onojo, Nakagawa Fire Department Headquarters
Firefighter
I became interested in becoming a firefighter after a work experience program in junior high school. I want to use what I've learned in Department of Sport Science and Health—health management through nutrition and physical fitness through sports—to help protect the irreplaceable smiles of the people in my community.
Mizuki Terada
Hosho High School / Miyazakioka
- Employment
- Teacher at Miyakonojo Higashi High School, Sakurabi Gakuen
"Becoming a physical education teacher has been my dream since middle school, so I'm glad I was able to achieve it. I chose to become a high school teacher because I also wanted to teach kendo, which I've been practicing since I was little. My current goal is to become the coach of the girls' kendo club."
Hinako Tanaka
Ogori High School / Fukuoka
- Company that offered me a job
- Physical education teacher at a public school in Fukuoka Prefecture
I took the teacher recruitment exam in Fukuoka Prefecture. I was exempted from the first stage of the exam by using the university recommendation system, and I was able to take the exam starting from the second stage. In preparation for the second stage, I started practicing for the interview and mock lesson at the KSU Teacher Training Academy in mid-May. For the interview, I focused on organizing my thoughts on education through self-analysis, and for the mock lesson, I focused on creating my own unique teaching style. I practiced many times with a friend, and we were able to improve each other by exchanging opinions.
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