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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.