Sports Promotion Headquarters

What are the benefits of sports science in weightlifting? ~What to do next, the awareness and countermeasures are there~

Mr. Yoshinori Namiki　*Left side of photo
Mr. Aoi Sekine　*Photo right side

Tokyo Weightlifting Association
Vice Chairman and Head of Strengthening Headquarters
Japanese Olympic Committee Strengthening Staff
Chuo University Sports Promotion and Strengthening Promotion Office (Mr. Namiki)

Nippon Sport Science University 4th year weightlifter
Athletes designated for training at the Paris Olympics (Mr. Sekine)

2023/02/17

What is the sports science that supports Japan's national speed skating team? ~Providing objective data through fitness measurement & race analysis~

Mr. Daisuke Kumakawa

Professor, Kokushikan University Faculty of Physical Education/Graduate School of Sports and Systems Research Specialty: Exercise physiology, growth and development

2022/12/01

Correctly recognizing your state of mind will lead to improved performance. ~Protecting athletes' minds through mental fitness~

Mr. Yasutaka Oshio　*Left side of photo
Mr. Shin Kawamura　*Photo right side

Researcher (Mr. Oshio), Regional Mental Health and Legal System Research Department, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center for Neurology and Psychiatry

Former President of Japan Rugby Football Players Association Yokohama Cannon Eagles Rugby Player (Mr. Kawamura)

2022/09/02

What is the competitive motivation of current Olympians? ～Ran Urabe’s mental power～

Mr. Ran Urabe

Track and field athlete (middle distance) belonging to Sekisui Chemical Women's Track and Field Club

2022/03/29

What is strength and conditioning that improves the physical fitness of Japanese national team players? ~Important things in training guidance~

Mr. Naoyuki Tamura

Head of Conditioning Division, Sports Medical Center, National Sports Science Center (JISS)

2022/01/17

If you understand the mechanics of sports movements, you can provide logical guidance to improve your skills. ～The role played by biomechanics～

Mr. Chiyuki Fukashiro

President of Japan Women's University of Physical Education, Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo, Former President of the Japan Society for Physical Education, Sports and Health, Former President of the Japan Biomechanics Society

2021/09/29

What is important for instructors is the way they communicate.The way we convey information changes dramatically through ``visualization''. ～Coaching that gives strength to both players and coaches～

Mr. Hitoshi Furuta

Director of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Physical Education, Kokushikan University, Professor, Graduate School of Sport Systems, Rugby Club Director, Japan Rugby Union Information Science Division Member, Kanto University Rugby Federation Director

2021/02/26

Promote a change in consciousness.Don't ask for anything in return. ～What kind of coach can bring out the potential of players～

Mr. Hiroyuki Horino

Professor, Faculty of Sport Science, Waseda University Doctor of Human Sciences Japan Football Association (JFA) Academy Psychological Support (Women's) Japanese Psychological Association, Japan Sports Psychology Association, Japan Coaching Society

2021/01/07

Series Supporting Female Athletes Part 3 (Total 3 Parts) How to avoid nipping potential in the bud - How instructors should interact with female athletes -

Ms. Miho Takao

Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist, Doctor of Medicine, Gynecology Sports Doctor Vice Director of Eke Omotesando (Integrated Health Clinic for Women) Certified Sports Doctor by the Japan Sports Association Specialty field is women's sports medicine.Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology/National Sports Science Center (JISS) Female Athlete Development and Support Project Member

2020/09/18

Improve performance through physical strength. ～What is the role of an athletic trainer～

Mr. Uniform Hirose

Professor, Faculty of Sport Science, Waseda University Athletic trainer certified by the Japan Sports Association Physical coach for Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women's Soccer National Team)

2020/03/02

Opportunities arise when you feel frustrated or regretful. ～Change yourself through mental training～

Mr. Hideaki Takai

Associate Professor, Nippon Sport Science University Senior Sports Mental Training Instructor Japanese Olympic Committee Strengthening Staff Specialist Member of the All Japan Archery Federation Strengthening Department

2019/12/24

Series Supporting Female Athletes Part 2 (Total of 3 Parts) To avoid being influenced by changes unique to women - An era where you can create your own conditions -

Ms. Miho Takao

Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist, Doctor of Medicine, Gynecology Sports Doctor Vice Director of Eke Omotesando (Integrated Health Clinic for Women) Certified Sports Doctor by the Japan Sports Association Specialty field is women's sports medicine.Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology/National Sports Science Center (JISS) Female Athlete Development and Support Project Member

2019/10/09

What is building a strong team that helps athletes grow? - Thoughts from Olympic gold medalist Keiji Suzuki -

Mr. Keiji Suzuki

Associate Professor, Department of Martial Arts, Faculty of Physical Education, Kokushikan University Men's Coach, Judo Club, Kokushikan University All-Japan Training Staff, All-Japan Judo Federation, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

2019/02/08

Series Supporting Female Athletes Part 1 (Total of 3 Parts) Female Athletes, Amenorrhea and Fractures - Serious Troubles Starting from Lack of Energy -

Ms. Miho Takao

Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist, Doctor of Medicine, Gynecology Sports Doctor Vice Director of Eke Omotesando (Integrated Health Clinic for Women) Certified Sports Doctor by the Japan Sports Association Specialty field is women's sports medicine.Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology/National Sports Science Center (JISS) Female Athlete Development and Support Project Member

2018/12/26

The Japanese national soccer team that won the Universiade also practiced it! ～Mental training to strengthen the team～

Mr. Junichi Miyazaki

Professor, Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Administration, Aoyama Gakuin University Director of the university's soccer club Manager of Japan's national soccer team at the 2017 Universiade in Taipei (winner) <Specialized sports> Soccer <Specialized areas> Sports management, sports psychology

2018/09/21

Improve your mental competitiveness with positive thinking self-talk! ~Importance of mental training (summary)~

Mr. Yoichi Takatsuma

Professor, Faculty of Physical Education, Tokai University Senior Sports Mental Training Instructor

2018/01/26

A current top athlete's perspective! ~What is training from a medical/scientific perspective?~

Mr. Keisuke Ushiro

Track and Field Decathlete Member of Suzuki Hamamatsu Athlete Club Born in Hokkaido in 1986. In 2014, he set a Japanese record of 8308 points in the decathlon at the Japan Athletics Championships, and has participated in many international competitions as a representative of Japan, including the London Olympics and Rio Olympics.While he is active on the world's front lines as an active athlete, he is also enrolled in a doctoral program at a graduate school, researching sports science in track and field.

2017/12/22

Gain a strong heart that can withstand anxiety and tension. ~Improve the quality of your practice and demonstrate your skills in matches~

Mr. Yoichi Takatsuma

Professor, Faculty of Physical Education, Tokai University Senior Sports Mental Training Instructor

2017/11/15

Feelings can be controlled through training ~Creating the ``ideal psychological state (zone)''~

Mr. Yoichi Takatsuma

Professor, Faculty of Physical Education, Tokai University Senior Sports Mental Training Instructor

2017/09/11

When the coach changes, the environment changes, and when the environment changes, the players change. ～What a leader should be～

Mr. Masamitsu Ito

Associate Professor, Faculty of Child and Sports Education, Nippon Sport Science University Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Council for Coaching Excellence Vice President of the Asian Coaching Science Association

2017/02/13

When, what, and how should you eat in order to be in perfect condition for a match? ~Practical sports nutrition during competition season~

Mr. Masayo Kishi

Lecturer, Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Teikyo Heisei University, Registered Dietitian, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Health Exercise Instructor

2016/12/27

Clarify your life goals and sports goals, and create a concrete process for achieving them. ～“Goal setting” is life image training～

Mr. Yoichi Takatsuma

Professor, Faculty of Physical Education, Tokai University Senior Sports Mental Training Instructor

2016/10/27

Athletes become stronger by strengthening their mental abilities. ~Mental training to improve competitiveness~

Mr. Yoichi Takatsuma

Professor, Faculty of Physical Education, Tokai University Senior Sports Mental Training Instructor

2016/03/29

Get to know the world, get to know the players, and pursue your goals together. ~What is the perspective of a veteran instructor~

Mr. Hiroshi Ishizuka

Professor, Japan Women's University of Physical Education and Graduate School, Track and Field Coach, Japan Athletics Federation Strengthening Committee, Medical Science Information Support and Information Manager, 2020 Tokyo Olympics Project Talent Manager

2015/11/12

What and how you eat determines what kind of body you will have. ~You can do it starting today!Practical sports nutrition

Ms. Satoko Nagasaka

Graduate School of Sports Science, Waseda University Doctoral Program Registered Dietitian Certified Sports Dietitian Health Exercise Instructor

2015/09/01

Eating is also part of training.I want you to eat well and become strong.

Ms. Motoko Taguchi

Associate Professor, Waseda University Director, Waseda University Sports Nutrition Research Institute

2015/03/23

Sports intelligence changes the mindset of athletes and coaches.

Mr. Naoya Tsunoda

Professor, Kokushikan University Dean, Graduate School of Sports and Systems, Kokushikan University

2015/03/23

By understanding the state of your body through data, you can clearly see your next tasks and goals.

Ms. Tomoko Sadamoto

Professor, Japan Women's University of Physical Education Director, Basic Physical Fitness Research Institute, Japan Women's University of Physical Education

2015/03/23

Unseen movements are revealed through data obtained from measurements and video analysis.

Mr. Kazuo Funato

Professor, Nippon Sport Science University Professor, Training Science Department, Nippon Sport Science University Graduate School

2015/03/23