Graduate Schools Graduate School of Physical Education Studies
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Learning Key Points
Cultivating leaders who promote the healthy growth of individuals and communities
In this graduate program, based on the tradition of Tenri University, which has produced many athletes and coaches, we train leaders who can convey the appeal and significance of sports, physical education, and health. Along with pursuing scientific analysis and theory, we cultivate the qualities of a coach through practical experience. One example of this is the overseas internship, which allows students to learn about sports conditions abroad. Additionally, leveraging our track record as the first private university in the Kansai region to train health and physical education teachers, we foster advanced specialized knowledge.
Exploring the Potential of Sports from Cultural, Educational, and Scientific Perspectives
Common Courses
続きを読むSpecial Study in Physical Education and Sport Studies / Advanced Physical Education Teaching Seminar / Physical Education Practical Teaching Seminar / Internship / Advanced Research in Physical Education (Master’s Thesis Writing)
Area A
続きを読むBudo and Sports Culture
Specialized Subjects
Research Methods in Budo and Sports Culture / Special Study in Budo Studies / Special Study in Comparative Sports Culture / Special Study in Sport Management
Seminar Subjects
Budo Studies Seminar / Comparative Sports Culture Seminar / Sport Management Seminar / Sport Movement and Behaviour Seminar
Area B
続きを読むPhysical Education and Sport Pedagogy
Specialized Subjects
Research Methods in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy / Special Study in Pedagogy of Physical Education / Special Study in School Health Science / Special Study in Physical Movement and Communication / Special Study in Outdoor Education / Special Study in Sport Psychology
Seminar Subjects
Physical Education Teaching Seminar
School Health Science Seminar
Physical Education Seminar
Physical Movement and Communication Seminar
Area C
続きを読むHealth and Sport Sciences
Specialized Subjects
Research Methods in Health and Sport Sciences / Special Study in Human Performance / Special Study in Sports Medicine / Special Study in Training Science / Special Study in Sports Nutrition
Specialized Subjects
Human Performance Seminar / Sports Medicine Seminar / Training Science Seminar / Sports Nutrition Seminar
As sports continue to globalize and diversify, today's society faces a range of physical and mental health challenges. Building on Tenri University's long tradition of producing outstanding athletes and coaches, we offer programs in budo and sport culture, health and physical education, and health and sport sciences. Through these fields, we cultivate future leaders who can communicate the value and appeal of sports, physical education, and health in the society of tomorrow.
In addition to scientific analysis and theoretical inquiry, students develop their skills as instructors through extensive hands-on practice.
One such opportunity is our overseas internship program, where students share the joy of sports across borders and gain insight into sports cultures around the world. Furthermore, drawing on our history as the first private university in the Kansai region to train health and physical education teachers, we provide students with advanced professional knowledge to pursue careers in education.
Featured Classes
- Special Study in Sport Biomechanics
■Daisuke Yamamoto Associate Professor / Research Assistant Supervisor
In addition to studying the fundamentals of sports biomechanics—including mechanics, anatomy, and physiology—students also learn to understand the characteristics of a wide range of movements found in both everyday life and sports through the perspectives of kinesiology and kinetics. - Special Study in Budo Studies
■Yoshitaka Karukome Associate Professor / Research Supervisor
This is an introductory course in the study of budo (martial arts). It examines the historical transformation of bujutsu—originally combat techniques—into bugei, a system for cultivating both body and mind through disciplined practice, and further into budo which emerged as an educational discipline in modern times. Particular emphasis is placed on exploring the key elements of this developmental process in depth. - Special Study in Teaching in Physical Education
■Osamu Obata Associate Professor / Assistant Research Supervisor
What constitutes “good” physical education class for children and students? This course explores the conditions that make a PE lesson effective by examining lesson structure, teacher behavior, and the design and use of instructional materials. - Special Study in School Health Science, School Health Science Seminar
■Yuko Takahashi Professor / Research Supervisor
The history of school health in Japan dates back to the Meiji era (1868–1912). Through the analysis of surviving regional and school records, this course offers lectures and seminars that examine the development of school health and its relevance to contemporary practices. - Special Study in Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Seminar
■Nobuhiro Kamiya Professor / Research Supervisor / Dean of the Graduate School
This course offers a clear introduction to sports injuries and skeletal development— essential knowledge for athletes and sports instructors. Drawing on research from both Japan and abroad, it covers these topics from the fundamentals upward, with particular emphasis on strategies for preventing injuries among female athletes. - Special Study in Training Science
■Kazufumi Terada Professor / Research Supervisor
This course examines training from multiple perspectives, including methods, evaluation of effects, underlying physiological mechanisms, and potential adverse events and their management. It also
addresses the fundamental theories and applied approaches necessary for designing, implementing and
intervening in training programs.
Degrees and Career Paths
Qualifications and Certifications
・Junior High School Teacher’s Specialized Certificate (Health and Physical Education)
・High School Teacher’s Specialized Certificate (Health and Physical Education)
Note: Completion of the designated credits is required, and possession of a First-Class Teacher’s Certificate is a prerequisite. Students who do not yet hold a First-Class Certificate may obtain it after admission to the graduate school by taking the required undergraduate courses through the credit-earning system (registration fees required).
Career Paths After Graduation
Possible Career Paths
Health and Physical Education Teacher・Competitive Sports Coach・Sports Leader・Health Promotion Supporter・Community Sports Instructor・Private Sector Employment, etc.
Two-Year Study Plan
Step.1
続きを読むBuilding a Solid Foundation Through the Three Areas of Study
Building a Solid Foundation through the Three Areas of Study
In the spring semester of the first year, students take “Special Study in Physical Education and Sport
Studies” to gain an overview of the field. They then build a strong academic foundation by studying
three specialized areas: “Research Methods in Budo and Sports Culture,” “Research Methods in
Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy” and “Research Methods in Health and Sport Sciences.”
Step.2
続きを読むBuilding Individual Strengths by Combining a Wide Range of Specialized Courses
Through special study courses and seminars, students can freely explore a broad spectrum of specialized disciplines such as physical education pedagogy, physical movement and communication, budo theory, human performance, sports nutrition, and sports medicine.
Step.3
続きを読むEnhancing Human Skills and Management Abilities through Theory and Practice
In this graduate program, students are provided with numerous opportunities not only to engage in research but also to apply their findings in real-world settings. Through these experiences, they further refine and enhance their human qualities and management abilities.
Step.4
続きを読むStrengthening Problem-Solving Abilities through the Master’s Thesis
In the master’s thesis, students identify real issues arising in the field and propose solutions based on the role or perspective from which they engage with the topic. This process enables them to integrate their knowledge and research skills, ultimately establishing a solid capacity for problem solving.
For Working Professionals, a Three-year Program Option is Available
With preliminary approval, students may use the Long-Term Enrollment Option to complete the
program in three years while paying tuition for two.
※This option supports working professionals, such as in-service teachers, who cannot complete the two-year curriculum within the standard timeframe.
Curriculum
- Curriculum (2022-2023 Academic year)
- Master's Thesis Process
- Curriculum tree (2021-2022 Academic year)
- Curriculum map (2021-2022 Academic year)
- Curriculum tree (2022-2023 Academic year)
- Curriculum map (2022-2023 Academic year)
Faculty list
Education Policy
Admission Policy
In order to fulfill the educational goals of the Graduate School of Physical Education Graduate Program in Physical Education, we seek for students with the following qualities:
1. (Knowledge, Understanding) Those who wish to pursue advanced studies in the three areas—A. Budo and Sports Culture, B. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, C. Health and Sport Science — and work as physical education and sports instructors.
2. (Knowledge, Skills) Those aiming to obtain a junior high school or high school teaching license (Health and Physical Education).
3. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude) Those who seek to learn from scientific research in sports while also striving to improve their own athletic performance.
4. (Knowledge, Motivation) Those who wish to deepen their understanding of the role of sports in society—such as promoting health and enriching life—and contribute to the development of sports activities across all life stages.
5. (Knowledge, Creativity) Those who wish to study the meaning of physical culture, including sports and budo, and explore the present and future forms of physical culture.
6. (Knowledge, Creativity) Those who wish to acquire scientific knowledge and research methods on the human movement and sports, enhance their own research abilities, and contribute to the advancement of sports.
7. (Motivation) Those who wish to develop the skills required in their current professional field and advance their careers.Curriculum Policy
The curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in the three fields—A. Budo and Sports Culture, B. Health and Sports Education, and C. Health and Sports Science—while offering a wide range of specialized courses in each field. Courses are systematically organized to allow students to deepen their theoretical knowledge, gain practical experience, and develop human skills and management abilities.
The program includes common courses to provide a broad understanding of physical education and sports, as well as specialized courses for students to pursue their chosen research areas and related fields. In addition, seminars and special research courses are offered to support the systematic and continuous preparation of a master’s thesis.
Students can obtain a junior high school or high school teaching license (Health and Physical Education) and also gain practical experience in physical education and sports both in Japan and abroad.Diploma Policy
The Master’s degree (Physical Education) will be awarded to students who have acquired the following knowledge and abilities:
1. (Knowledge, Skills, Ability) Those who have acquired advanced specialized knowledge related to physical education and sports and have acquired the ability and skills to apply it in practice.
2. (Ability) Those who have acquired the ability to solve the challenges required for sports and other physical activities according to their life stage.
3. (Skills, Ability, Creativity) Those who have acquired the ability to improve training methods and devise effective coaching methods to improve athletic performance based on scientific evidence, and to actually teach them.
4. (Knowledge, Ability) Those who have acquired flexible management skills according to life stage, based on a correct understanding of social situations and cultural traditions.
- Pamphlet of the Graduate School of Physical Education Studies Graduate Program in Physical Education
