Program Overview

Introduction to the Health Sports Course

The Health Sports Course is an academic program that explores the role of sports in physical and mental health from a broad range of natural science disciplines. The program aims to educate and research methods for achieving lifelong health and improving the quality of life.

Course Content

The course content includes guidance on health promotion techniques necessary for health promotion leaders. Students will learn various methods to help people lead active and healthy lifestyles, and acquire a scientific perspective and guidance abilities to establish a rich and vibrant life.

Fields of Study

Some examples of fields that can be studied in this course include:

• Movement prescription
• Health exercise instruction
• Health sports psychology
• Care prevention

Career Paths for Graduates

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various industries, including:

• Manufacturing industry
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
• Commerce
  • Pola Inc.
  • Mikuni Marketing Foods Inc.
• Finance and insurance industry
  • Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank
  • Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company
• Mass media
  • Shueisha Inc.
• Transportation, communication, information, and other industries
  • NTT West Japan Corporation
  • Apa Group
  • Pasona Inc.
• Sports-related industry
  • Renaissance Inc.
• Graduate school
  • Waseda University Graduate School
• Study abroad
  • United States of America

Program Objectives

The Health Sports Course aims to cultivate human resources who can contribute to the realization of a rich and healthy society through health promotion, not only in the field of sports instruction but also in various industries. The program also aims to train health exercise instructors and other leaders.