Department of Sports Health
Supporting sports athletes, engaging in people's health as a professional in body care.
Those involved in sports are not just the athletes themselves. Regardless of being professional or amateur, sports trainers play a crucial role in supporting competitors in terms of mind, technique, and body. The Department of Sports Health aims to train such sports trainers, as well as to pursue careers in promoting everyday health for the general public and providing care and support in the welfare sector.
Instructor Introduction
Head of the Department
of Sports Health
of Sports Health
Mr. Mikito Higa
We aim to cultivate individuals with the knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities to lead a life that supports others. The Department of Sports Health is suited for those who truly love sports and exercise and want to be involved for a lifetime. Among them, trainers have the opportunity to change the bodies, environments, and lives of people who are serious about sports and health.
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Key Learning Points
Health Exercise Practice Instructors: 90%
(passed both practical and written exams)
NSCA-CPT: 85%
(national certification school pass rate: 58.6%)
You can work with your
admired sports athletes!
You can transfer to university and aim
to become a physical education teacher!
In the first year, students learn the foundational knowledge of exercise instruction and nutrition, aiming to obtain sports-related qualifications. While memorizing terminology and scientific knowledge can be challenging, I believe that trying to learn by physically moving your body helps with quicker absorption. Knowledge is important, but we also place emphasis on personal development as professionals through activities like volunteering.
In the second year, students practically acquire specialized knowledge and skills used in the industry through internships while studying towards obtaining qualifications. The qualifications aimed for include international licenses as sports trainers and health exercise practice instructors. As job hunting becomes more intense and studying for qualifications takes precedence, everyone manages to overcome these challenges by gathering information and preparing in advance on their own.
CURRICULUM
Course Content
theory class
Both theoretical classes and various practical exercises that involve moving your body are filled with the 'science of the human body' that trainers should know. Extracurricular activities are also fulfilling!
weight training
In modern sports competitions, weight training is considered very important. Through practical training, students will learn to master correct form and to design programs tailored to specific goals.
aerobic dance
Aerobic dance involves exercising to music, aiming to create health in a fun way. Through practical training, students will learn the correct steps as well as programming and instruction methods for aerobic exercise
aqua exercise
Students will understand the properties of water, such as buoyancy, resistance, water pressure, and water temperature, and learn water-based exercises like aqua walking.
sports taping
Taping is used when an injury occurs or for injury prevention. There are various techniques depending on the body part and symptoms. Instructors who are active on the front lines will teach the specialized knowledge and skills required for trainers.
stretching
There are various types of stretching, ranging from those that improve symptoms to those that enhance performance, and students will learn techniques that can be tailored to the situation.
sports nutrition
Sports athletes require not only a regular diet for health maintenance but also a nutritional regimen to enhance their competitive abilities. Students will learn about the types and roles of nutrients found in food, as well as nutrition intake during training periods and the timing of nutrient consumption before and after competitions.
Target Qualifications
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
This is a certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition to training knowledge, it requires specialized knowledge in areas such as medicine and exercise physiology, as well as high-level training instruction skills.
Health Exercise Practice Instructors
This is a certification from the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation for Health and Physical Fitness. It requires knowledge of medicine and exercise physiology, as well as the ability to provide practical instruction based on exercise programs designed to promote health, including aerobic dance, water exercises, and stretching.
Career Opportunities
sports trainer
Primarily for athletes and sports teams, sports trainers create and instruct optimal training programs to improve conditioning, providing support for both physical and mental well-being.
personal trainer
Create training programs tailored to each client and provide one-on-one instruction.
fitness instructor
Through guiding group exercises, we support health promotion and physical fitness.
elderly exercise instructor
We support strength training and other exercises to help elderly individuals lead independent lives.
children's instructor
We teach physical education and active play to children in a fun and safe manner.