3S
Sports-related Courses
Philosophy of Sports
Many people wonder if there is an academic field that combines "sports" and "philosophy." One is active, fun, and healthy, while the other is somewhat complicated, suspicious, and not very healthy. This lecture connects these two seemingly polar opposites.
The theme is surprisingly simple.
"What's the point of becoming a regular and winning games?"
"What's fun about watching other people exercise on TV?"
"I hate PE!"
...If you have ever had a question like this, which may seem negative at first glance,
This class might be a good fit for you.
Student VOICE
VOICE01
I am not good at "physical education" and I hate it. So, before I studied this topic, I thought "physical education = sports = hate!!" However, by learning about "independence in sports" and the definition of sports, I realized that I didn't hate sports, I just hated "physical education classes". Also, by learning the process of learning exercises, I realized that exercise is closer to me than I thought, and my way of thinking changed dramatically.
VOICE02
The lesson on doping was interesting. I thought, "Doping is unfair, isn't it? Sports is about winning with your own ability," but I gave in to the opinion that "Humans are inherently physically different, so the start is not fair in the first place." I think the class deepened my knowledge by hearing many opinions and theories that I had never thought of. I also participate in sports clubs, so it was helpful.
Science of Sports & Health
"Health" is a topic that is often discussed in modern society. And it is a topic that we will be involved in for the rest of our lives. Our life expectancy is about 80 years. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to stay healthy for a long time.
Japan is known as a country with the longest life expectancy in the world, but with the development of science and technology, lack of exercise has become noticeable in a mechanized and labor-saving society. Because Japan is a country with a long life expectancy, it is easy to fall into the illusion that it does not have serious health problems, but it is true that new health problems arise because of this country.
In recent years, the number of people taking up sports to make up for lack of exercise has increased, and there has been a boom in sports, including the running boom. Among them, we receive many questions such as "How can I lose weight?", "How can I build muscle?", and "What should I do and how much?" Of course, you can't lose fat or build muscle without doing anything.
In the science of sports and health, you will learn theories on how to face your own "health" and achieve the "health" that is essential to living a rich life. However, please remember that you are the one who will put it into practice.
ASWS (Adapted Sports Workshop)
"Sports" are inherently competitive. As long as there is a competitive nature, the strong survive and the weak are eliminated; this is the structure of "sports." Adapted sports poses a challenge to this type of "sports."
What is this challenge? To explore new sports that retain their competitive nature and exclude no one, strong or weak. In the first half of this class, you will experience a variety of adapted sports, but that's not all. In the second half, you will split into several groups to invent adapted sports and have the whole class try them out. What kind of ingenuity is needed to make it enjoyable for everyone? I want you to take on the challenge of thinking about what new sports should be compared to existing sports.
Student VOICE
VOICE01
The important things when inventing adapted sports are "Can everyone enjoy it?", "Are there proper rules to make it enjoyable?", and "Are those rules reasonable and allow for independence?". I was very happy to see that everyone enjoyed the games that we invented more than we expected when we presented them to everyone and tried them together.
VOICE02
I think a broad perspective is necessary to make it a sport that "anyone can play." It is also important to know what kind of people are around you and what kind of lives they are living. I also thought it was important for each person to be able to move around on an equal footing with people who can move more within their own range of movement, and for it to be a sport that everyone can play seriously. It is difficult to invent adapted sports, but it was worth it, and I hope that more interesting and enjoyable sports will be created.
VOICE03
I felt like I had had an experience I had never had before. Also, as a student of Faculty of Sociology, learning about adapted sports allowed me to learn about a part of society that was previously unknown to me.
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Special training to receive serves one after another. You can even block! -
You can also block! It's a foul if your hips are in the air, though...