Sports and Health Science
TeachersFUJII HIROAKI
Grade, SemesterYear 1 2nd semest [Department of Regional Economics, Faculty of Economics]
CategoryGeneral Basic Subjects
Elective, CreditsElective 2credit
 Syllabus Number0C211

Course Description

We aim to become able to actively engage in sports activities to maintain and promote health in order to live a healthier and more fulfilling life for the entire lifetime. This course relates to learning objective 3 and 5 (liberal education).


Course Objectives

In this lecture, we will take up health problems in modern society and think about the role that sports play in maintaining and improving health. In addition, we will deepen our understanding of the effects of sports on child development, women's health maintenance and promotion, and preventive nursing care for elderly people.

Grading Policy

Examination (80%), Participation attitude and small report(20%).

Textbook and Reference

KindTitleAuthorPublisher
TextbookMaterials will be distributed as needed.

ReferencesTextbook of health and sports scienceShinichi Demurakyorin-shoin Ltd. ISBN978-4-7644-1125-8
ReferencesHealth and Sports Science Takashi Abe and Tomoo Ryushi Kodansha Ltd. ISBN978-4-06-280662-6

Requirements(Assignments)

Examine and understand the technical terms instructed before going to class (about 1hour per a week).
Reviewing the lesson content (about 1hour per a week).

Note

Schedule

1Orientation
2Sports science
3Science of top athletes
4Simple motion analysis -motion analysis using videos and apps-
5Health issues for modern people
6Lifestyle-related diseases
7Obesity and metabolic syndrome
8Smoking and drinking
9Sports and nutrition① -energy balance-
10Sports and nutrition② -Five major nutrients-
11Exercise prescription -Set up an exercise program-
12Exercise prescription -Aerobic exercise-
13Exercise prescription -Anaerobic exercise-
14Aging and sports
15Written examination