Faculty of Health Science

Department of
Health Science

Foster specialists who contribute to health promotion and
disease prevention

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Modern society has become a super-aging society. In Japan, individuals are needed that can contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, and early treatment and guidance. This department trains health professionals, including fitness instructors, trainers, health and physical education teachers, school nurses, and speech-language pathologists. The learning provided transcends the boundaries of courses, and the interactions among students are also lively.


  1. Professionals who make "health" a reality are now in demand


    Physical and mental health are valued, but maintaining good health is no longer easy. Our aim is individuals who can lead health promotion for the body and mind.

  2. Unsure of which course of study to select? You can decide after a wide range of learning


    There are countless options for the future related to health, including education, rehabilitation, and management. Learning is comprehensive in Year 1, providing reassurance even for students who have not decided their future paths.

  3. Enjoyable learning through interaction across courses of study and years cultivates ambition


    Despite this department being divided into three courses of study, it remains one department. So, students can take classes that are not in their own courses of study. Flexible and diverse learning beyond the boundaries of courses of study is possible.

Three courses directly connected to health support specialists

The foundation of learning is mental and physical health science. After building a solid foundation, students acquire health science knowledge and techniques from a variety of fields, such as specialized medicine, mental health, sports science, and neuroscience. In addition, three courses have been established that correspond to desired future paths: Sports Science, School Nurse, and Speech-language Pathologist. We train health specialists with learning that deepens their expertise.

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Four-year curriculum for becoming a health support professional

Approach to health

  1. 1st year

    • Learn the basics of health and medical science

    • Learn the basics of each specialty

    • Select course of study at the end of school year

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    All students can advance into their desired courses of study

  2. 2nd year

    • Course-specific learning starts

    • Sports Science: learn extensively about exercises

    • School Nurse: learn the basics of nursing and health

    • Speech-language Pathologist: observation practice and deepening of understanding of disabilities

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    A promotion test is held at the end of the school year

  3. 3rd year

    • Sports Science: cultivate leadership and practical skills

    • School Nurse: nursing and teaching practice

    • Speech-language Pathologist: evaluation practice and exercises for evaluation and training/support studies

  4. 4th year

    • Sports Science: teaching practice and graduation thesis

    • School Nurse: nursing practice and graduation thesis

    • Speech-language Pathologist: comprehensive clinical training