Faculty of Health and Sports Science

Possibilities Are Not Limited to Just One

Fulfill the dreams and goals you have long aspired to.
Discover new opportunities you have yet to encounter.

At Juntendo University’s Faculty of Health and Sports Science, learning opens up multiple pathways for the future. Through a comprehensive curriculum and a vibrant campus life with your peers, you can explore your own future with sports and health as guiding themes.

Guided by Juntendo University’s founding spirit of Jin (benevolence) and the principle of Fudan Zenshin (continuing progress), the Faculty of Health and Sports Science seeks to cultivate individuals with broad perspectives on sports and health, strong expertise, and a high sense of ethics. Our goal is to foster professionals who can contribute to building a sustainable society through sports.

We welcome students who:

1. Demonstrate compassion, consider matters from others’ perspectives, and act with empathy.
2. Possess strong communication skills and a rich sense of humanity.
3. Show intellectual curiosity and the motivation to pursue lifelong learning and self-improvement.
4. Identify problems independently and approach challenges with creativity and initiative.
5. Aspire to contribute to the global development of health and sports science.

Grounded in health and sports science, our faculty cultivates individuals who support people, connect communities, and take on leadership roles in society.

• High Performance Sport
• Sport Coaching Education
• Sports Science and Medicine
• Sport Education
• Health Science
• Sport Management

The four-year curriculum is structured around three categories:

• Basic Specialized Subjects
• Developmental Specialized Subjects
• Advanced Specialized Subjects.

In the first and second years, students acquire foundational knowledge and skills that serve as the basis for their studies.

From the third year onward, they focus on their chosen specialized field, developing advanced expertise and abilities that enable them to contribute meaningfully to society.

Juntendo University provides career support through three key pathways: teaching, corporate employment, and public service. Students are encouraged to envision their future and receive personalized guidance aligned with their goals. This tailored approach is one of Juntendo University’s greatest strengths in preparing graduates for successful careers.

Men’s Soccer Club Members

Our Goals, United by Soccer
Although we contribute to the men’s football club in different roles—as players, an analyst, and a trainer—we are united by soccer. Supporting one another has shown us that sports create connections rooted in inspiration, cooperation, empathy, and gratitude. Encouragement from children and families, teamwork in class, and trust within the club motivate us to improve.

Our goals vary. As players, we hope to succeed professionally, represent Japan, compete overseas, and share the joy of sports. As an analyst, I aim to combine technical analysis with communication and language skills. As a trainer, I plan to qualify as a physical therapist and use my knowledge of movement to support athletes. By learning from one another, we have seen that playing and supporting are equally important. Whatever role we pursue, we want to share the hope and possibilities soccer has given us and support the dreams of others.

Women’s Dormitory Residents

Discovering New Sides of Ourselves Through Dormitory Life
Living together around the clock has made us close, but it has also taught us the importance of courtesy, consideration, and respecting shared spaces. Coming from different regions, clubs, and backgrounds, we encounter unfamiliar expressions and perspectives every day. When one of us feels discouraged, someone is always there to listen or invite her out. Those relationships have helped us discover confidence and sides of ourselves we did not know before.

Sports deepen that growth. Through ultimate frisbee, handball, soccer, lacrosse, para sports, and athletic training, we have experienced teamwork, inclusion, and the courage to take action. Sports can unite people beyond disability and inspire families and communities, while Juntendo’s broad programs have opened new possibilities in teaching, training, management, and international work. Dormitory life and sports have shown us that embracing differences helps us understand one another, grow together, and create memories we will always treasure.

Male Dormitory Students, Faculty of Medicine / Faculty of Health and Sports Science

Humility and Effort: What Our Differences Taught Us
Our friendship began at the entrance ceremony, when one of us helped the other tie his necktie. We were surprised to become roommates from different faculties, but soon became close friends. Dormitory life has shown us the dedication required in each field. Medical students attend classes and study late while participating in clubs; Health and Sports Science students may be accomplished athletes, yet remain humble and rarely mention how hard they work. Seeing one another’s discipline inspires us to improve.

Sports have also taught us gratitude. Japan’s Rugby World Cup victory showed us that no challenge is impossible, while the tributes to the late volleyball player Naonobu Fujii revealed the strength athletes receive from teammates and family. Even professionals thank ball helpers. These examples remind us never to take support for granted and that expressing appreciation can influence others. Living and learning together, we have grown because of our differences.

Fujisawa-san, Third Year Student, Sport Education Course

Connecting and Respecting One Another Beyond Disability and Age
I first realized sports can break down barriers in junior high school, when I played boccia with students from a special needs education school. They were more skilled than I was, challenging my assumption that I would be better because I did not have a disability. Sharing the sports helped me recognize and overcome that barrier.

At Juntendo, I am preparing to become a special needs education teacher and support others through para sports. I volunteer with the Para Sports Club at competitions and events. Seeing children enjoy unfamiliar activities—and their parents become curious—shows me how sport can broaden understanding. Para sports can adapt to participants, numbers, and settings, making them accessible where facilities are limited. In the future, I hope to promote sports through JICA and create inclusive environments where people of all abilities, ages, genders, nationalities, and competitive levels can connect, enjoy lifelong activity, and respect one another.

Nakamizu-san, Sport Education Course

If You Keep Going, Another Chance Will Come
I entered Juntendo to continue playing basketball while preparing to become a high school teacher. One highlight was coaching elementary school students at a basketball skills clinic with the Chiba Jets Academy. Professional players and instructors taught me how to explain skills clearly and make basketball enjoyable. When a child followed my advice and made a shot, his smile reminded me why I loved the game—especially when repeated losses had made it difficult for me to enjoy playing.

I am neither exceptionally tall nor naturally gifted, but by refining my three-point shot, I have grown into a player opponents must guard closely. That creates new challenges, yet it shows how far I have come. Basketball has taught me that even when I feel discouraged, another opportunity will come if I keep going. As a future health and physical education teacher, I hope to use sport to energize my students, school, and community.

Suda-san, Third Year Student, Sport Coaching Education Course

The Joy of Knowing My Efforts Can Inspire Others
I came to Juntendo to pursue two dreams: competing in the Hakone Ekiden and becoming an athletic trainer. Today, as a member of the track and field team’s long-distance group, I train toward earning a place in the relay while devoting myself to athletic training courses and practical work. Few students pursue the paths of athlete and trainer simultaneously, and balancing both is demanding, but I make use of my time.

Sport creates connections whether we participate, watch, or cheer. When we practice around Sakura Campus, residents tell us, “You gave me energy!” Hearing that makes me glad I worked hard and inspires me to continue. In moments like these, runners and the community exchange encouragement, warmth, and positivity. I realize that my efforts can become someone else’s source of strength, while their support gives strength back to me. That mutual connection is the power I find in sport.

Takahashi-san, Fourth Year Student, Sports Education Course

Building Connections Through Sports

Throughout my four years at university, I volunteered at the B-Net Children’s Center, an NPO run entirely by Juntendo students, worked as an Open Campus staff member, chaired the university festival executive committee, and joined the cheering section for the Hakone Ekiden. I chose Juntendo because I loved sports, but meeting people who shared that passion broadened my circle on and off campus. These experiences showed me the power sports have to connect people.

After graduation, I will join a major homebuilder in sales. I originally planned to become a teacher and earned junior and senior high school teaching licenses in health and physical education. Although the two careers may seem unrelated, both support people’s happiness and lives. I may pursue teaching after gaining private-sector experience. For now, I hope to draw on the communication skills and relationships I developed through sports to become a salesperson whom customers can trust.

Kashiura-san, 2021 Graduate, Sports Management Course

Making Sports Part of Everyone’s Life
I work in digital business at Descente Japan, where I plan online store operations, develop advertising strategies, and manage inventory and orders. An e-commerce site is more than a place to sell products; it can be the first point of contact connecting customers with Descente and with sports. By using AI and other digital technologies, I want to deliver the right products to each customer and help more people enjoy sports.

At Juntendo, studying sponsorship, event management, and other aspects of sports business showed me how closely sports and society are connected. Competing in the 400-meter hurdles and serving as head manager of the track and field team also developed my ability to coordinate people and move projects forward. Sports can improve health, build communities, and help people grow through challenge. Through my work, I hope to share those diverse values and make sports part of everyone’s daily life.

Horiuchi-san, 2023 Graduate, Health Science Course

Teaching Children Why the Process Matters
I entered Juntendo with two goals: preparing for the teaching career I had dreamed of since junior high school and growing as a long jumper. Today, I am a health and physical education teacher and track and field club advisor. Much of what guides me comes from Juntendo. Rather than giving students answers, I ask how they think they could improve, encouraging them to think independently. I also value the principle of fueki ryuko—preserving what must not change while continually adapting to the students before me.

Sport has taught me that the process matters more than the result. Effort, challenge, self-awareness, overcoming setbacks, kindness, and respect build character. I want my students to experience that growth, develop as people through sport, and carry its power into the future. Juntendo remains my foundation as an educator, and I am delighted when students tell me they want to follow the same path.

Graduate

Leading on the Court, Growing Through Support

I was drawn to Juntendo University by the high level of its volleyball team, which plays in the top Kanto University League, as well as by the excellent facilities and strong collaboration between academics, sports, and medicine. When injured, I have access to on-campus Athletic Training Room and rehabilitation facilities, and specialists such as athletic trainers, physiotherapists, and doctors support my recovery. Thanks to this environment, I was able to serve as team captain in 2024 and lead the team to a top-eight finish in the All-Japan Intercollegiate Championship. The training environment at Juntendo University is on par with professional teams. After graduation, I have secured a position with a corporate team and will continue competing on the V. League stage.

Student

Balancing Athletics and Academics at Juntendo University

As captain of the basketball team, I dedicate myself daily to leading the team with the goal of promotion to a higher league. I hope to continue competing after graduation, and in my third year I was able to take part in corporate team training, where I learned a great deal about professional training methods and team-building. Many students at Juntendo University devote themselves to club activities, but the university also offers well-structured classes that prepare us for a wide range of career paths, including teaching. I find it very appealing that Juntendo University provides an environment where we can balance both athletics and academics.

Student

Growing Through Guidance Distinguished Faculty

While competing as a 400m runner in the track and field club, I also serve as the overall manager, coordinating around 300 members. I feel proud to be in an environment where I can receive coaching and guidance from distinguished figures such as Prof. Kazuhiko Yamazaki and Assistant Professor Chisato Fukushima, both Olympians and coaches.
In my seminar, under the guidance of Prof. Michiya Tanimoto—well known for his appearances on television programs like Kinniku Taiso (Muscle Exercises)—I am deepening my knowledge of exercise physiology and training theory. Surrounded by outstanding professors, each day is filled with learning and new discoveries.

Student

Dormitory Life: Friendship, Growth, and Motivation

One of Juntendo University’s greatest appeals is dormitory life. Talking with roommates, going shopping together, studying side by side—it feels almost like being on a school trip every day. Living among friends who come from different places and have different perspectives than where I grew up in high school, I have learned to understand other’s backgrounds and ways of thinking. The personal growth and changes I’ve experienced through this have also given me confidence. On campus and in the dorms, many students are active at the forefront of various sports, and seeing their achievements makes me feel proud while also motivating me to do my best.

Student

Gaining Expertise Through Experience as a Trainer

I hope to be involved in children’s education as a teacher in the future, while also serving as an advisor and trainer for club activities. For that reason, I chose Juntendo University, as it offers one of the few programs in Japan where students can obtain teaching licenses for both health and physical education at the junior and senior high school level as well as for elementary schools. After joining the track and field club, I took on the role of student trainer. Under the guidance of Dr. Kosuke Fukao, who serves both as the club’s team doctor and as a sports doctor for Japan’s national teams, I support various tasks such as conducting examinations and managing data, working to help improve the athletes’ performance.

Student

Working Toward Athletic Trainer Certification

I am active as a student trainer for the water polo team. At Juntendo University, there are many distinguished trainers, and I draw on their classes and advice when creating training programs aimed at preventing injuries and providing body care before and after practice. Associate Professor Atsushi Naganuma, who leads the water polo team, also serves as a coach for Japan’s national team, and we even have the unique opportunity for the national team’s training camps to be held at our campus pool. I truly feel that Juntendo University is the ideal university for those who love sports and want to support athletes.

Graduate

Turning a Love of Sports into a Future at a Sports Manufacturer

Through my daily dedication to track and field, I came to feel the appeal of “enjoying sports,” and I want to share that with many people. With that in mind, I aimed for a career in a sports manufacturer during my job search, and thanks in part to the support from the career center, I was able to receive an offer from Goldwin Inc., a company that handles sports brands. From here, I hope to make use of what I’ve learned in classes such as sports finance and management, and get involved in product planning, development, and store creation. If something I help create can encourage someone to take a first step toward a new challenge, I would be truly happy.

Graduate

Supported by Teachers and Peers on the Path to Becoming an Educator

Back in high school, when I was aiming to become a teacher, I learned that a teacher I greatly respected had graduated from Juntendo University. That inspired me to think, “I want to achieve my dream while balancing both club activities and academics,” and so I decided to enter Juntendo University, which is well known for its teacher training. Through my club activities, I was able to gain experience as a referee and coach. Also, by joining the Juntendo University Teacher Employment Examination Study Group, I was able to receive individual guidance from professors and share advice with peers across different year levels who were also aiming to become teachers. It was a very supportive environment. Going forward, I want to become a teacher who stays close to each student and helps children thrive and express themselves freely.

Student

Broadening My Horizons Through Volunteer Work

Up through high school, I had been focused mainly on sports, so in university I wanted to take on activities that would broaden my perspective. That’s when I came across the volunteer work at the B-Net Children’s Center, an NPO run entirely by Juntendo University students. Since I like working with children, it’s a perfect fit for me and very rewarding. In addition, I am involved in coaching mini-basketball for local elementary school students, early childhood education and children’s community activities, serving as a student public relations supporter for the university, and working as part of the executive committee for the campus festival (Junpūsai). Every day feels truly fulfilling.