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1. Greetings from the president

President, Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Science
Koichi Kiku
(University of Tsukuba)
In April 2021, the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Science changed its Japanese name from Nihon Taiiku Gakkai to Nihon Taiiku Supotsu Kenko Gakkai with the aim of maintaining and developing its core commitment to being a genuine academic society that pursues scholarly principles and academic outcomes. These objectives are laid out in Article 3 of JSPEHSS Constitution which underlines the practical implications of our research endeavors: “We contribute to realizing individual well-being as well as fair cohesive society through various activities related to physical education, sports and health.”
In accordance with this change, one of the central modifications will be made at the 71st Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Science. At this three-day conference, symposia and presentations in five applied areas will be conducted over two days. The committees of these five different areas (sport culture, health and physical education in school, competitive sports, life-long sports, and health and welfare) will collaborate to solve the common social issues. This may cause a little confusion among those who are accustomed to the vertically divided style of traditional conferences where each specialized committee has an individual topic and holds a break-out session separately. We believe the inter-disciplinary style will make it possible to realize how the topics are interconnected with social issues and objectively examine appropriate solutions. Hence, this new approach should result in promoting and elaborating research from a wider perspective. We continue to review and improve this new concept and structure where applicable.
COVID-19 has greatly impacted, and continues to impact, our society. We are acutely aware of the current circumstances in which our scholarly purpose is being questioned. A debate over a review of the Science Council of Japan may have provided an opportunity to reconsider the positioning of academic organizations, such as our own, independent of outside political standpoints. Indeed, each academic society is required to consider how they can maintain and promote political neutrality, especially in this challenging climate.
As JSPEHSS takes its first steps to institute important internal changes, we would like to ask our members to support the organization and look forward to any constructive feedback.
2. About us
The Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences (JSPESS), which is a general incorporated association, was first founded as the Japan Society of Physical Education (JSPE) on February 11, 1950 with 60 members. When the first conference was held at the University of Tokyo in November 1950, the membership had increased to 345 and the presentations covered 51 topics. The 49th conference in 1998 had 514 presentations, 12 symposia and 11 keynote lectures covering 13 subdisciplines in physical education and sports. A special symposium was also held to mark the third year of JSPE’s special program on “Specialization and Integration of Disciplines of Physical Education and Sports”. The 50th conference, held from October 7-11, 1999, was the first joint conference with other organizations working in physical education and sports. The JSPE was a private academic society until an organizational meeting was held in April 2002; the JSPE was approved as an incorporated association in June 2002. In 2008 the corporate status shifted to a general incorporated association due to the 2008 reform of the public-interest corporation system. As of December 2013, JSPESS is the largest academic organization in Japan with 5,830 regular members dedicated to research in physical education and sports.
3. Purposes
JSPEHSS works to promote scientific interest and research in physical education and sports; to enhance interdisciplinary communication; to advance physical education and sport sciences; to apply the knowledge acquired through research to practice; and ultimately to contribute to academic development in Japan. JSPEHSS engages in the following:
- Organizes conferences for research presentations and lectures
- Publishes academic journals and other publications
- Encourages research and commends research achievements
- Conducts research and investigations
- Communicates and collaborates with related academic societies
- Promotes international research collaboration
- Executes other projects required for its mission
4. Organization
JSPEHSS presides over the following geographical areas and specialized fields to improve research.
Areas(18 branches) |
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Hokkaido, Tohoku, Ibaraki, Kita-Kanto, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Koshin, Niigata, Hokuriku, Tokai, Kyoto-Shiga, Nara, Osaka, Hyogo, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu |
Subdisciplines (16 specialized committees) |
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Philosophy, History, Sociology, Psychology, Physiology, Biomechanics, Management, Growth and Development, Test and Measurement, Coaching and Training, Aging and Health Promotion, Pedagogy, Cultural Anthropology, Adapted Sport, Frailty Prevention for Successful Aging, Policy for Physical Education and Sport |
5. Board Members
JSPEHSS Board Members for 2021 and 2022 | ||
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Title | Name | Affiliation |
President | Koichi Kiku | University of Tsukuba |
Vice-President | Kyoko Raita | Chukyo University |
Vice-President | Yoshinori Okade | Nippon Sport Science University |
Vice-President | Norihiro Shimizu | University of Tsukuba |
Managing Director | Tomohiro Kizuka | University of Tsukuba |
Director | Kaori Araki | Sonoda Women’s University |
Director | Tadao Isaka | Ritsumeikan University |
Director | Chie Ikkai | Gunma Prefectural Women’s University |
Director | Akemi Umegaki | Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts |
Director | Chihiro Kanayama | Ritsumeikan University |
Director | Mariko Kanaya | University of Tsukuba |
Director | Shohei Kokudo | Kobe University |
Director | Reiko Sasaki | Keio University |
Director | Shiho Sawai | Japan Women’s College of Physical Education |
Director | Koya Suzuki | Juntendo University |
Director | Osamu Takamine | Meiji University |
Director | Makoto Chogahara | Kobe University |
Director | Koyo Fukasawa | University of Tsukuba |
Director | Norihisa Fujii | University of Tsukuba |
Director | Keiko Matsunaga | Ryukoku University |
Director | Hiromi Miki | Ryutsu Keizai University |
Director | Hiroshi Mizukami | Nihon University |
Director | Tomohiko Murase | Aichi University |
Director | Yuji Yamamoto | Nagoya University |
Director | Mieko Ae | Tokyo Women’s College of Physical Education |
Director | Kaori Yamaguchi | University of Tsukuba |
Director | Atsuko Matsuno | – |
6. Committee
1) Management Committee
2) General Affairs Committee
3) Treasury Committee
4) Editorial Board for “Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences”
5) Editorial Board for “International Journal of Sport and Health Science”
6) Conference Committee
7) International Committee
8) Conference Planning Committee
9) Public Affairs Committee
10)Research Ethics Committee
11)Policy and Advisory Committee
12)Academic Alliance Committee
13)Gender Equality Committee
7. Conferences
1) The 72nd Conference of the Japanese Society of Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences at the Juntendo University
{New!!)
- Date: August 31st, 2022 – September 2nd, 2022
- Venue: Juntendo University
- Website: In preparation
2) Past Conferences
No. | Year | Venue |
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1 | 1950 | University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) |
2 | 1951 | University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) |
3 | 1952 | University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) |
4 | 1953 | Nagoya University and Nagoya Institute of Technology |
5 | 1954 | Tokyo Gakugei University |
6 | 1955 | Kyoto University |
7 | 1956 | Chuo University |
8 | 1957 | Kurume University |
9 | 1958 | Nippon Sport Science University |
10 | 1959 | Osaka University |
11 | 1960 | Waseda University |
12 | 1961 | Aichi Prefectural Cultural Hall |
13 | 1962 | Keio University |
14 | 1963 | Doshisha University |
15 | 1964 | Nihon University |
16 | 1965 | Hokkaido University |
17 | 1966 | University of Tokyo (Komaba Campus) |
18 | 1967 | Osaka University |
19 | 1968 | Tokai University |
20 | 1969 | Hiroshima Institute of Technology |
21 | 1970 | Kokushikan University |
22 | 1971 | Kokushikan University |
23 | 1972 | Fukuoka University |
24 | 1973 | Chukyo University |
25 | 1974 | Tokyo Institute of Technology |
26 | 1975 | Tenri University |
27 | 1976 | Tohoku University |
28 | 1977 | University of Yamanashi |
29 | 1978 | Kochi University |
30 | 1979 | Kanazawa University |
31 | 1980 | Tokyo Gakugei University |
32 | 1981 | Kobe University |
33 | 1982 | University of Tokyo (Komaba Campus) |
34 | 1983 | Hokkaido University |
No. | Year | Venue |
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35 | 1984 | Kagoshima University |
36 | 1985 | Gifu University |
37 | 1986 | University of Tsukuba |
38 | 1987 | Ritsumeikan University |
39 | 1988 | Fukushima University |
40 | 1989 | Yokohama National University |
41 | 1990 | Okayama University |
42 | 1991 | University of Toyama |
43 | 1992 | Otsuma Women’s University |
44 | 1993 | Osaka International House, etc. |
45 | 1994 | Yamagata University |
46 | 1995 | Basia Cultural Hall, etc. |
47 | 1996 | Chiba University, etc. |
48 | 1997 | Niigata University, etc. |
49 | 1998 | Ehime University, etc. |
50 | 1999 | University of Tokyo (Komaba Campus) |
51 | 2000 | Nara Women’s University, etc. |
52 | 2001 | Hokkaido University |
53 | 2002 | Saitama University |
54 | 2003 | Kumamoto University |
55 | 2004 | Shinshu University, etc. |
56 | 2005 | University of Tsukuba |
57 | 2006 | Hirosaki University |
58 | 2007 | Kobe University |
59 | 2008 | Waseda University |
60 | 2009 | Hiroshima University |
61 | 2010 | Chukyo University |
62 | 2011 | National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya |
63 | 2012 | Tokai University |
64 | 2013 | Ritsumeikan University |
65 | 2014 | Iwate University |
66 | 2015 | Kokushikan University |
67 | 2016 | Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences |
68 | 2017 | Shizuoka University |
69 | 2018 | Tokushima University |
70 | 2019 | Keio University |
71 | 2021 | University of Tsukuba |
8. Journals
1)Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences

2)International Journal of Sport and Health Science

- To Submit a Manuscript
- J-Stage (Search)
References:
- Submission Guidelines Japanese(PDF) English(PDF)
- Instructions to Authors Japanese(PDF) English(PDF)
- Peer Review Process Japanese(PDF) English(PDF)
- For submitting Secondary Publication (PDF)
Editorial Board
9.Membership
1)Membership benefits
JSPEHSS members are entitled to receive the following benefits:
- Regular members can submit a brochure or paper to our academic journal, Japan Journal of Physical Education Health and Sport Sciences, or present at our Japan Congress. The Journal welcomes papers related to Philosophy, History, Sociology, Psychology, Biomechanics, Management, Growth and Development, Testing and Measurements, Coaching and Training, Aging and Health Promotion, Pedagogy, Cultural Anthropology, Adapted Sports, Nursing, Welfare and Health Promotion.
- Members have the opportunity to share their research with other researchers from different fields, countries and regions by applying to present at our annual congress.
- Other member countries participate in JSPEHSS under an academic exchange agreement. Members may participate in our congress where international researchers gather and establish distinguished networks of personal contacts.
- Member scholars and students engaged in the study of physical education and sport science will be able to obtain valuable information on a regular basis.
2)How to become a member
Please print and fill out the Membership Application Form listed below and send it to the regional secretariat in your vicinity by post.
Note: For more information, please refer to the “Admissions Guide” and “Entry Example”. If you prefer to have the membership application form sent to you by post, please contact the JSPEHSS Secretariat by e-mail and state your address. E-mail: taiiku-info@taiiku-gakkai.or.jp
3)Initial Fee and Annual Membership Fee
→ For more information: (PDF A4)
10. Contact us(Secretariat)
JSPEHSS JAPAN SPORT OLYMPIC SQUARE 4-2 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0013 TEL: +813-6812-9290 FAX: +813-6812-9291 E-mail: taiiku-info@taiiku-gakkai.or.jp