Fukuoka University
Graduate School of Sports and Health Science
Entrance Examination Guidelines
for International Students
April 2025 Enrollment
M.S. Program
Ph.D. Program

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4. Application Procedures ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・2
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4-2. Preliminary screening (Screening of the application documents
and qualifications for applicants）・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・94-3. How to pay screening fee for the secondary screening ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・94-4. Notes for application ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9
5. How to submit your application documents (for primary selection) ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
6. The examination card with the examinee’s number and the permission
for taking the entrance examination ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
7. Address of examination site ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
8.Entrance Examination subjects and schedule・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・10
8-1. M.S. Program ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・10
8-2. Ph.D. Program・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
9. Announcement of admission results・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
10. Entrance Procedures ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・11
10-1. Expenses for enrollment, etc. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・11
10-2. Declination of admission ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
11. Others・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14

Orientations for Entrance Examination
The information will be posted on our website（https://www.grad.fukuoka-u.ac.jp/）,soon after the details have been decided.

<Entrance Examination Guidelines for International Students>
M.S. Program
Ph.D. Program◇ Domestic applicants: the foreigner who resides in Japan◇ International applicants: the person who resides outside Japan
1. Number of Applicants
M.S. Program
Program
Sports and Health Science
Ph.D. Program

Program
Sports and Health Science

Years
2

New Enrollee capacity
12

Years
3

New Enrollee capacity
4

2. Qualifications for Application
2-1. M.S. Program
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions and the requirements* after 2-1.8).
1) Persons who have graduated from a Japanese university under Article 83 of the School Education Lawor those who are expected to graduate by March 2025
2) Persons who have completed 16 years of academic education outside of Japan or who are expected tocomplete it by March 2025
3) Persons who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2025 a 16-year correspondence
course provided by a school in a foreign country by completing the course in Japan
4) Persons who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2025 a 16-year academic education
at foreign university’s Japanese school designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology in Japan
5) Persons who have a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by completing the course with the period
for completion of more than 3 years*1) at a foreign university or a foreign school*2) or are expected tohave done so by March 2025
*1) Completion of a course of study in Japan by completing correspondence courses offered by a school ina foreign country and completion of a course of study at an educational institution designated in
the school education system of a foreign country as specified in the preceding item, including
completion of a course of study in Japan by completing correspondence courses offered by a school inthat foreign country*2) As evaluated by the foreign government, accreditation organization or specified as equivalent tosuch educational institutions by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Science andTechnology of that country
6) Persons who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2025 a special training course ofa special vocational school (limited to those that meet the criteria specified by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, including a minimum of 4 years of training)
designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on or after
the date specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
7) Persons who have been admitted to a graduate school in Japan under the provisions of Article 102,
Paragraph 2 of the School Education Law (Grade-skipping), and who are recognized by our Graduate
School as having the academic ability appropriate to receive a graduate school education (Note)
8) Persons who have been recognized by our Graduate School, based on an individual screening of
requirements for admission, as having an academic ability equal to or surpassing that of students who
have graduated from a Japanese university, and who are 22 years old or will be at least 22 years of age
by March 2025 (Note)*Persons who have an ability to pay expenses*Persons who wish to take lectures in Japanese must generally have N2 level or above in JLPT test

(Note)
We will conduct the preliminary screening (screenings of the application documents and qualifications forapplicants) for applicants who intend to apply to our Graduate School in accordance with qualifications 7)
and 8).

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2-2. Ph.D. Program
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions and the requirements* after 2-2.7).
1) Persons who have received a master's degree from a Japanese graduate school, or who have completed
a course at a professional graduate school as stipulated in Article 104, Paragraph 1 of the School
Education Law and have a degree designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, or who are expected to receive such a degree by March 2025
2) Persons who have received a master's degree or a degree equivalent to a professional degree outside ofJapan, or are expected to receive such a degree by March 2025
3) Persons who have received, or are expected to receive such a degree by March 2025 a master's degree
or a degree equivalent to a professional degree by completing correspondence courses offered by foreignschools in Japan
4) Persons who have completed, or are expected to receive by March 2025 a master’s degree or a degree
equivalent to a professional degree at an educational institution in Japan designated by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as having a foreign graduate school curriculum5) Persons who have completed a course of study at the United Nations University established inaccordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution of December 11, 1972, as stipulated
in Article 1, Paragraph 2 of the Act on Special Measures for Implementation of the Agreement between
the United Nations and Japan concerning the Headquarters of the United Nations University (Act No.
72 of 1976), and have received or will receive by March 2025 a degree equivalent to a master's degree6) Persons who have taken an educational course at a school in a foreign country, an educational
institution designated under item 4, or a United Nations University, and have passed an examinationand screening equivalent to those stipulated in Article 16-2 of the Standards for the Establishment ofGraduate Schools, and have been recognized as having academic ability equivalent or superior toa person who holds a master's degree7) Persons who have been admitted to the graduate school of the University with academic ability
equivalent or superior to a master's degree or a professional degree, and who have reached 24 years oldor who will reach 24 years old by March 2025 (Note)*Persons who have an ability to pay expenses*Persons who wish to take lectures in Japanese must generally have N2 level or above in JLPT test

(Note)
We will conduct the preliminary screening (screenings of the application documents and qualifications forapplicants) for applicants who intend to apply to our Graduate School in accordance with qualifications 7).
3. Examination Day/Application Period (for primary selection)
M.S. Program
Ph.D. Program
Application category
Examination Day
SeasonProgramApplicant◆ M.S. Program
Fall
Domestic
September 7 (Sat.), 2024
Spring◆ M.S. Program

International◆ Ph.D. Program

Domestic

February 14 (Fri.), 2025

Application Period
July 16 (Tue.) - 18 (Thu.), 2024
Accepted anytime (weekdays only)
Deadline: October 31 (Thu.), 2024
December 9 (Mon.) - 11 (Wed.), 2024

4. Application Procedures
4-1. Documents to be submitted (*Application forms for applicants from overseas are different, so pleasecontact Fukuoka University Graduate School Office before your application.)
Please submit the required documents, with refer to the following explanations.
*The documents to be submitted differ depending on the qualifications of each applicant.
Please submit any relevant documents.
*Even if applicants who have completed (or are expected to complete) a M.S. program at our university’s
graduate school go on to the Ph. D. program, all documents are required for your application.
*All documents must be written in Japanese unless otherwise specified.
*The original certificates should be submitted except for those you have obtained permission to makecopies. (Generally, copies of the original certificates will not be accepted.) For any documents that
require copying, the staff will make copies at the time of receipt at the Fukuoka University Graduate
School Office and return the originals.
*Documents written in a native language for the applicant must be translated into Japanese or
English.

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◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 1)～6) in M.S. Program
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)
2) Academic transcript from the university you graduated from
*Please refer to page 14.
3) Certificate of graduation (or a diploma), or certificate of expected graduation from the university you
graduated from
*Please refer to page 14.
4) Statement of Reasons (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the Statement of
Reasons created on a personal computer.)5) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 5)-1 through 5)-3.
5)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)5)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 200 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted within 2 years prior to
the application deadline.
5)-3 If the applicant cannot submit either 5)-1 or 5)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).
*Please ask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions
abroad, or anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
6) Certificate of English ability
Please submit one of the following score certificates (original). (We only accept the certificate of the test
the applicants took within 2 years prior to the application deadline.)6)-1 TOEIC L&R Test (Both TOEIC IP Test and TOEIC Bridge L&R Test are not eligible.)6)-2 TOEFL iBT6)-3 IELTS Academic Module7) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
8) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 8)-1 and 8)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants whomeet any of the conditions of 8)-3 through 8)-6 must also submit documents according to the applicableconditions.
8)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)8)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
*If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)*If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
8)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity other thanthat Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
8)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate8)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) * (Note) handwritten by
the remitter himself/herself8)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *(Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*(Note)If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 8)-5 and 8)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that translated it into Japanese or English.

39) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay10) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number
are written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
11) Graduation thesis (translated into Japanese) or alternatives to this (research papers written in
Japanese, research plans, etc.)
12) The applicant who has research experience at universities in Japan must provide documentary
evidence13) Address sheet (see designated form)
14) Document checklist A (see designated form)◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 7) in M.S. Program
Requirements: Grade-skipping from a university to a graduate school in Japan
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)
2) Academic Transcript of the university you graduated from and a certificate from the university you
graduated from indicating the period of enrollment and the date of withdrawal from the university
3) A certificate from the graduate school you graduated from with the date of entrance4) Statement of Reasons (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the Statement of
Reasons created on a personal computer.)5) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 5)-1 through 5)-3.
5)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)5)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 200 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted within 2 years prior to
the application deadline.
5)-3 If the applicant cannot submit either 5)-1 or 5)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).
*Please ask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions
abroad, or anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
6) Certificate of English ability
Please submit one of the following score certificates (original). (We only accept the certificate of the test
the applicants took within 2 years prior to the application deadline.)6)-1 TOEIC L&R Test (Both TOEIC IP Test and TOEIC Bridge L&R Test are not eligible.)6)-2 TOEFL iBT6)-3 IELTS Academic Module7) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
8) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 8)-1 and 8)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants whomeet any of the conditions of 8)-3 through 8)-6 must also submit documents according to the applicableconditions.
8)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)8)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
*If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)*If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
8)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity other thanthat Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
8)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate

48)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) * (Note) handwritten by
the remitter himself/herself8)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *(Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*(Note)If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 8)-5 and 8)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that are translated into Japanese or English.
9) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay10) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number are
written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
11) Graduation thesis (translated into Japanese) or alternatives to this (research papers written in
Japanese, research plans, etc.)
12) The applicant who has research experience at universities in Japan must provide documentary
evidence13) Address sheet (see designated form)
14) Document checklist B (see designated form)◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 8) in M.S. Program
Requirements: Graduates of junior college, technical college, Specialized Training College, or othereducational institution
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)* Backside of Application form
*If you have any employment or research experience, please describe it in detail.
*If you have achievements (books, research papers, conference presentations, patents),
write them in the "Qualification/Reward/License" section. If you are approved to take the entrance
examination after the prescreening, please also submit the original documents.
*If you have any qualifications or work experience related to your expertise, write them inthe "Qualification/Reward/License" section. (If applicable, please also submit a copy of any
certificate if you have it.)2) Academic Transcripts of a school you have graduated from or completed the course*For applicants from foreign educational institutions: include a Japanese or English translation and be
sure to attach a notarized letter certified by the embassy or notary public of the home country of
the certificate.
3) Graduation Certificate of a school you have graduated from or completed the course*For applicants from foreign educational institutions: include a Japanese or English translation and be
sure to attach a notarized letter certified by the embassy or notary public of the home country of
the certificate.
*For applicants from educational institutions in mainland China: submit the original of Graduation
Certificate etc.
4) Statement of Reasons (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the Statement of
Reasons created on a personal computer.)5) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 5)-1 through 5)-3.
5)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)5)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission forInternational Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 200 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted within 2 years prior to
the application deadline.

55)-3 If the applicant cannot submit either 5)-1 or 5)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).
*Please ask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions
abroad, or anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
6) Certificate of English ability
Please submit one of the following score certificates (original). (We only accept the certificate of the test
the applicants took within 2 years prior to the application deadline.)6)-1 TOEIC L&R Test (Both TOEIC IP Test and TOEIC Bridge L&R Test are not eligible.)6)-2 TOEFL iBT6)-3 IELTS Academic Module7) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
8) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 8)-1 and 8)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants
who meet any of the conditions of 8)-3 through 8)-6 must also submit documents according to
the applicable conditions.
8)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)8)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
*If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)*If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
8)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity other thanthat Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
8)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate8)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) * (Note) handwritten by
the remitter himself/herself8)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *(Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*(Note)If the Letter of Financial Support” stated in 8)-5 and 8)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that are translated it into Japanese or English.
9) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay10) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number are
written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
11) Graduation thesis (translated into Japanese) or alternatives to this (research papers written in
Japanese, research plans, etc.)
12) The applicant who has research experience at universities in Japan must provide documentary
evidence13) Address sheet (see designated form)
14) Document checklist C (see designated form)◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 1)～6) in Ph.D. Program
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)
2) Academic transcripts from the university and graduate school you graduated from
*Please refer to page 14.
3) Certificate of completion (or a diploma), or certificate of expected completion from the graduate school
you graduated from
*Please refer to page 14.

64) Summary of your master’s thesis or One-page research plan (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept it created on a personal
computer.)5) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 5)-1 through 5)-3.
5)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)5)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 200 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted within 2 years prior to
the application deadline.
5)-3 If the applicant cannot submit either 5)-1 or 5)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).
*Please ask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions
abroad, or anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
6) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
7) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 7)-1 and 7)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants
who meet any of the conditions of 7)-3 through 7)-6 must also submit documents according to
the applicable conditions.
7)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)7)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
*If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)*If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
7)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity other thanthat Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
7)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate7)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) * (Note)
handwritten by the remitter himself/herself7)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
Submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *(Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*(Note)If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 7)-5 and 7)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that translated into Japanese or English.
8) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay9) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number
are written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
10) Summary of the master’s thesis, if the applicants hold a master’s degree*Written in Japanese.
11) Certificate of the research at a university, a research institute, etc., or a list of achievements(a research list, books, research papers, etc.), if the applicants do not have a master’s degree12) Address sheet (see designated form)
13) Document checklist A (see designated form)

7◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 7) in Ph.D. Program
Requirements: Graduates of university, junior college, technical college, Specialized Training College, orother educational institution.
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)* Backside of Application form
*If you have any employment or research experience, please describe it in detail.
*If you have achievements (books, research papers, conference presentations, patents), write them inthe "Qualification/Reward/License" section. If you are approved to take the entrance examination
after the prescreening, please also submit the original documents.
*If you have any qualifications or work experience related to your expertise, write them inthe "Qualification/Reward/License" section. (If applicable, please also submit a copy of any
certificate if you have it.)2) Academic Transcripts of a school you have graduated from or completed the course*For applicants from foreign educational institutions: include a Japanese or English translation and be
sure to attach a notarized letter certified by the embassy or notary public of the home country of
the certificate3) Graduation Certificate of a school you have graduated from or completed the course*For applicants from foreign educational institutions: include a Japanese or English translation and be
sure to attach a notarized letter certified by the embassy or notary public of the home country of
the certificate*For applicants from educational institutions in mainland China: submit the original of Graduation
Certificate etc.
4) Summary of your master’s thesis or One-page research plan (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept it created on a personal
computer.)5) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 5)-1 through 5)-3.
5)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)5)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 200 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted within 2 years prior to
the application deadline.
5)-3 If the applicant cannot submit either 5)-1 or 5)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).
*Please ask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions
abroad, or anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
6) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
7) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 7)-1 and 7)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants
who meet any of the conditions of 7)-3 through 7)-6 must also submit documents according to
the applicable conditions.
7)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)7)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
*If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)*If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
7)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity other than that
Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
7)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate7)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) * (Note)
handwritten by the remitter himself/herself

87)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *(Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*(Note)If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 7)-5 and 7)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that translated it into Japanese or English.
8) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay9) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number
are written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
10) Summary of the master’s thesis, if the applicants hold a master’s degree*Written in Japanese.
11) Certificate of the research at a university, a research institute, etc., or a list of achievements(a research list, books, research papers, etc.), if the applicants do not have a master’s degree12) Address sheet (see designated form)
13) Document checklist C (see designated form)
4-2. Preliminary screening (Screening of the application documents and qualifications for applicants)
During the preliminary screening, for applicants with qualification 1) through 6), we will examine
the submitted documents and for applicants for M.S. Program with qualification 7) and 8) and applicantsfor Ph.D. Program with qualification 7), we will examine the applicant’s eligibility and the submitted
documents. The screening results will be notified to the applicant after the screening is completed.
4-3. How to pay screening fee for the secondary screening
Once you have passed the preliminary screening, please pay the secondary screening fee by the due date.
After the applicant submits the required documents for the first screening, the office will provide
the applicant with details on how to pay the screening fee for the second screening and the deadline forpayment.
Second screening fee (entrance examination fee)
JPY30,000
4-4. Notes for application
1) Please confirm the qualifications explained in “Qualifications for Application” section.
2) Incomplete application forms may not be accepted.
3) Please make sure to fill in all the information such as subjects to be examined, etc.
4) Please fill in “Desired Major” field in Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka
University for International Students, please select and fill in your first and second choice. Pleasewrite down one name of a supervisor in “Academic Advisors” field. Please keep in mind that we will
not accept students to the specialized courses that the teachers in charge have not decided yet.
5) We will not admit any changes of your major and Supervisor after the preliminary screening (screeningof application documents and the applicant’s qualification of application.)
6) If the number of applicants reaches the maximum number during the Fall Admission Examination,
the Spring Admission Examination may not be held. (*Confirmation of this should be made in advanceto the Graduate School Office.)7) The applicant himself/herself must make inquiries regarding application procedures etc.
8) To submit your application documents, unless there is some particular reason, please bring them tothe reception desk in person as there are some points to be checked. (Except for international
applicants)
However, international applicants may submit the application documents through their friends or
acquaintances in Japan.
9) We will not return application fee once paid and any documents (including your research papers) tothe applicants.
10) If you have changed your family name, please submit a partial copy of a family register or other documents.
11) Generally, the date of issuance or notarization of certificates, transcripts, etc. must be within threemonths before submission.

912) Applicants with disability and chronic illness
If you expect to require special care during the entrance examination or after entering the university
due to a disability, chronic illness, serious health condition etc., please contact to the Graduate School
Office as early as possible before your application. (Please attach a medical diagnosis form withspecific details about your symptoms. If you have a disability certificate, please attach a copy of it.)
5. How to submit your application documents (for primary selection)1) Opening Hours
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except from noon to 1:00 p.m.)

No reception on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
2) Reception Place/Contact Information
Fukuoka University Graduate School Office (6th floor, Central Library)
8-19-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, JAPANTEL: +81-92-871-6631 Ext. 2913-2916*If you send the application documents by mail, it should be by registered mail and arrive by the last day
for the acceptance of applications.
Please write down “Application documents for Graduate School of Sports and Health Science arecontained” on the front of the envelope in red.
6. The examination card with the examinee’s number and the permission for taking the entrance
examination* “The examination card with the examinee’s number” will be sent to those who have completed
the application procedures.
In addition, we will issue a “Permission for taking the entrance examination (Note)” and send it to
the applicants outside Japan.
* If your examination card with the examinee’s number will not be delivered to your house 5 days before
the examination date, please contact to the Graduate School Office.
* Please keep your “The examination card with the examinee’s number” until the enrollment process iscompleted.
(Note)“Permission for taking the entrance examination” will be issued to facilitate the immigration
procedures (obtaining a Temporary Visa for the purpose of taking the examination) for applicants fromabroad who are going to take the examination at Fukuoka University, Japan.
7. Address of examination site
Second Memorial Gymnasium, Fukuoka University
8-19-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan*The test venue will be displayed at the entrance on the 1st floor of the Second Memorial Gymnasium
at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the examination.
*All examinees must be at the examination site by 8:50 a.m.
*Bring your “The examination card with the examinee’s number.”
8. Entrance Examination subjects and schedule8-1. M.S. Program*Examination questions are given in Japanese as a general rule.
■ M.S. ProgramTime
Subjects
9:00
Explanations on the examination
9:15-10:45
Specialized subjects (Answer the questions on your first choice of major)
11:45Interview (Oral examination)(Note)The start time of the interview may be subject to change depending on the number of applicants andother circumstances.
8-2. Ph.D. Program■ Ph.D. ProgramTime
Subjects
9:00
Explanations on the examination
9:15-11:15
Specialized subjects (Applicants graduated from other graduation school only)
11:45Interview (Oral examination) About the contents of your master thesis

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(Note)The start time of the interview may be subject to change depending on the number of applicants andother circumstances.
Examination questions are given in English, and applicants can write answers either in English or inJapanese.
9. Announcement of admission results
1) Date and Time
Fall
10:00 a.m. on September 30 (Mon.), 2024
Spring10:00 a.m. on March 10 (Mon.), 2025
2) The examination numbers of applicants who have passed the entrance examination will be posted,
and admission documents will be mailed (by registered mail) to their address. We will not notify
unsuccessful applicants of their examination results.
Place to post
In front of the Graduate School Office (6th floor, Central Library)3) The examination numbers of applicants who have passed the entrance examination will be posted on
our university’s official website (https://www.grad.fukuoka-u.ac.jp/).
4) We do not answer to any inquiries regarding the admission results.
5) Fukuoka University reserves the right to withdraw admission if false statements are made in
the application or enrollment documents.
10. Entrance Procedures
10-1 Expenses for enrollment, etc.
10-1-1 For M.S. Program*Confirm the details with the documents enclosed with the admission results which will be posted
later to the applicant who passed the entrance examination.
*Please refer to the Table of tuition fee below as to “Enrollment fee” and ”Tuition and other fees.”
Table of Tuition Fee
Graduates of a Fukuoka University undergraduate program(Unit: JPY)
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
120,000
Tuition285,000
Educational program enhancement fee
65,000Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time ofFees collected on behalf of otherof the first semester
3,000
admissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
353,000
Total
473,000
Tuition285,000
Tuition and other feesofthesecondsemester
Payment at the time of
Educational program enhancement fee
65,000(Annual payment)
the second semester
Total
350,000
Total tuition for the first year
823,000

Graduates of a Fukuoka University graduate program
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
TuitionTuition and other
Educational program enhancement fee
Payment at the time of fees of the firstFees collected on behalf of othersemesteradmissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
Total
Tuition and other Tuition
fees of the second
Payment at the time of
Educational program enhancement fee
semesterthe second semester(Annual payment)
Total
Total tuition for the first year

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(Unit: JPY)
0285,000
65,0003,000
353,000
353,000
285,000
65,000350,000
703,000

Graduates of another university or graduate school
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
TuitionTuition and other
Educational program enhancement fee
Payment at the time of fees of the firstFees collected on behalf of othersemesteradmissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
Total
Tuition and other Tuition
fees of the second
Payment at the time of
Educational program enhancement fee
semesterthe second semester(Annual payment)
Total
Total tuition for the first year

(Unit: JPY)
120,000
285,000
65,00018,100368,100
488,100
285,000
65,000350,000
838,100◆ Of the above total amount, the following amounts, “Enrollment fee” and “Tuition and other fees ofthe first semester” must be paid by the designated date. (The date stamp of the payment must be madeby or on the due date.)(Unit: JPY)
Graduates of a Fukuoka
Graduates of a Fukuoka
Graduates of another
Expense items
University undergraduate University graduate
university or graduate
programprogramschool120,0000
120,000◇ Deadline:
October 15 (Tue.), 2024
Enrollment fee
for the applicants who passed the Fall season’s entrance examination
March 18 (Tue.), 2025
for the applicants who passed the Spring season’s entrance examination
353,000
353,000
368,100
Tuition and other◇ Deadline:
fees of the first
March 24 (Mon.), 2025 for all applicants who passed either the Fall season’s or thesemesterSpring season’s entrance examination*After the deadline for payment, the application will not be accepted for any reason.
*Please complete these procedures by the indicated deadline.
*The amount of "Fees collected on behalf of other organizations" may vary slightly from the amount oftuition after the second year of study.
*Applicants who have passed the entrance examination for Grade-Skipping applicants are exemptedfrom paying the enrollment fee.
10-1-2 For Ph.D. Program*Confirm the details with the documents enclosed with the admission results which will be posted
later to the applicant who passed the entrance examination.
*Please refer to the Table of tuition fee below as to “Enrollment fee” and “Tuition and other fees.”
Table of Tuition Fee
Graduates of a Fukuoka University undergraduate program
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
TuitionTuition and other fees Educational program enhancement fee
Payment at the time of of the first semester
Fees collected on behalf of otheradmissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
Total
Tuition and other fees Tuitionof the second
Payment at the time of
Educational program enhancement fee
semesterthe second semester(Annual payment)
Total
Total tuition for the first year

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(Unit: JPY)
120,000
255,000
65,0003,000
323,000
443,000
255,000
65,000320,000
763,000

Graduates of a Fukuoka University graduate program
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
TuitionTuition and other fees Educational program enhancement fee
Payment at the time of of the first semester
Fees collected on behalf of otheradmissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
Total
Tuition and other fees Tuitionof the second
Payment at the time of
Educational program enhancement fee
semesterthe second semester(Annual payment)
Total
Total tuition for the first year

(Unit: JPY)0
255,000
65,000Graduates of another university or graduate school
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
TuitionTuition and other
Educational program enhancement fee
Payment at the time of fees of the firstFees collected on behalf of othersemesteradmissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
Total
Tuition and other Tuition
fees of the second
Payment at the time of
Educational program enhancement fee
semesterthe second semester(Annual payment)
Total
Total tuition for the first year

(Unit: JPY)
120,000
255,000
65,0003,000
323,000
323,000
255,000
65,000320,000
643,000

18,100338,100
458,100
255,000
65,000320,000
778,100◆ Of the above total amount, the following amounts, “Enrollment fee” and “Tuition and other fees ofthe first semester” must be paid by the designated date. (The date stamp of the payment must be madeby or on the due date.)(Unit: JPY)
Graduates of a Fukuoka
Graduates of a Fukuoka
Graduates of another
Expense items
University
University graduate
university or graduate
undergraduate program
programschool120,0000
120,000
Enrollment fee◇ Deadline: March 18 (Tue.), 2025
323,000
323,000
338,100
Tuition and otherfees of the first◇ Deadline: March 24 (Mon.), 2025
semester*After the deadline for payment, the application will not be accepted for any reason.
*Please complete these procedures by the indicated deadline.
*The amount of "Fees collected on behalf of other organizations" may vary slightly from the amount oftuition after the second year of study.
10-2 Declination of admission
1) If you want to decline admission after the announcement of acceptance, please submit
the “Declination of Enrollment” form.
2) If you decline admission after completing enrollment procedures, we will make restitution of tuitionand other fees of the first semester except for enrollment fee only for the person who submitted
the document, “Declination of Enrollment” form.

1311) Others◆ The Credit Approval System for Previously Completed Course Credits
Credits earned from subjects at the graduate school of Fukuoka University or other graduate schools(including those in foreign countries) before your enrollment of the graduate school of Fukuoka University
may be accepted as credits you earned from subjects at the department you have registered, provided thatthe number of credits does not exceed 15, after approval by the faculties ofthe department.
Applicants who are interested in this are advised to check with the Graduate School Office prior toapplication regarding application conditions and application period, etc.
To international students: Certificate of Graduation/Certificate of Expected Graduation, Academic Transcript,
Certificate of Degrees*All certificates must be originals prepared in Japanese or in English. If the certificate is in a language otherthan Japanese or English, either a Japanese or English translation must be attached to the copy of theoriginal.
*If the certificate of graduation/completion does not include a statement of a degree, the applicant must
submit an original document that certifies that the applicant has obtained or expects to obtain a degree.
*We will not return original documents.
*If the applicant cannot submit the original document, please provide a certified true copy.
Applicants who graduated and obtained a degree from a university or college in mainland China
Applicants from a university or college in mainland China must submit an electronic report in
Chinese (degree, educational history and grades) certificated by China Higher-education Informationand Student Information (CHSI) (https://www.chsi.com.cn).
[Certificate of Degree]
中国高等教育学位在线验证报告[Higher Education Qualification Certificate]
教育部 学历证书 电子注册 备案表[Academic Transcript]
中国高等学校学生 成绩验证报告We will not accept any verification report sent to us by any certification authorities except for CHSI .
Forwarded emails from the applicant or a proxy of an applicant will be invalid. All verification
reports need to be sent to Graduate School Office (gakuin@adm.fukuoka-u.ac.jp) directly by CHSI
by the final date of the application period.

【M.S. Program】
Specialized Divisions that recruit the students, Persons in charge of subjects, Research Themes, and Course registration procedure◇Specialized Divisions that recruit the students, Persons in charge of subjects and Research Themes
Classification

Divisions

Specialization

Sports Sociology
Science inPhysical
Education
Sports Management

Physical Fitness

Sports Statistics
Physical Fitness

Molecular Nutrition in Sports
and Exercise

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Health and Safety

Sports Orthopedics

Sports Pedagogy

Sports Pedagogy

Sports Training

Major
Subjects

Movement Theory of Sport
Science inSports Coaching

Sports Biomechanics

Subjects
Sports Sociology : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sports Sociology : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sports Sociology : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sports Sociology : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sports Sociology : Research Methods and Surveys
Sports Management : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sports Management : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sports Management : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sports Management : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sports Management : Research Methods and Surveys
Physical Fitness : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Physical Fitness : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Physical Fitness : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Physical Fitness : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Physical Fitness : Research Methods and Experimentation
Sports Statistics : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sports Statistics : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sports Statistics : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sports Statistics : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sports Statistics : Research Methods and Measurement
Molecular Nutrition in Sports and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Molecular Nutrition in Sports and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Molecular Nutrition in Sports and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Molecular Nutrition in Sports and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Molecular Nutrition in Sports and Exercise :Research Methods and Interventions
Sports Medicine : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sports Medicine : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sports Medicine : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sports Medicine : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sports Medicine : Research Methods and Experimentation
Health and Safety : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Health and Safety : Reading and Discussion ⅠＢ
Health and Safety : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Health and Safety : Reading and Discussion ⅡＢ
Health and Safety : Resarch Methods and Experimentation
Sports Orthopedics : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sports Orthopedics : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sports Orthopedics : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sports Orthopedics : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sports Orthopedics : Research Methods and investigations
Sports Pedagogy : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sports Pedagogy : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sports Pedagogy : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sports Pedagogy : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sports Pedagogy : Research Methods and Surveys
Sports Training : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sports Training : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sports Training : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sports Training : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sports Training : Research Methods and Experimentation
Movement Theory of Sport :Research Methods and Experimentation ⅠA
Movement Theory of Sport :Research Methods and Experimentation ⅠB
Movement Theory of Sport :Research Methods and Experimentation ⅡA
Movement Theory of Sport :Research Methods and Experimentation ⅡB
Movement Theory of Sport :Research Methods and PracticeSports Biomechanics : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sports Biomechanics : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sports Biomechanics : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sports Biomechanics : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sports Biomechanics : Research Methods and Experimentation

Sport Behavioral Science

Sport Behavioral Science : Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Sport Behavioral Science : Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Sport Behavioral Science : Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Sport Behavioral Science : Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Sport Behavioral Science : Research methods and Interventions

Health Science of Physical
Activity and Exercise

Health Scienceof Physical
Activity andExerciseInternal Medicine in Sports and Exercise

Physical Activity and Behavior Science

Health Science of Physical Activity and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Health Science of Physical Activity and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Health Science of Physical Activity and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Health Science of Physical Activity and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Health Science of Physical Activity and Exercise :Research Methods and Experimentation
Internal Medicine in Sports and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Internal Medicine in Sports and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Internal Medicine in Sports and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Internal Medicine in Sports and Exercise :Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Internal Medicine in Sports and Exercise :Research Methods and Experimentation
Physical Activity and Behavior Science :Reading and Discussion ⅠA
Physical Activity and Behavior Science :Reading and Discussion ⅠB
Physical Activity and Behavior Science :Reading and Discussion ⅡA
Physical Activity and Behavior Science :Reading and Discussion ⅡB
Physical Activity and Behavior Science :Research methods and Interventions

Person in Charge

Credit

2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6

Research Themes

Professor

Ph.D.

MasatoFujii

Sports promotion by schools andcommunity sports clubs in modern
societylecturerPh.D.

Hiroki
Shimojima

Investigation of consumer behavior
and the mechanism in sports

Ph.D.

Ryoma
Michishita

Physiological and epidemiologicalstudies on physical fitness, exercise,and physical activity for healthpromotion and disease prevention

Professor

Not decided yet

Research using statistical methods onthe general fields of physicaleducation and sports(not open in 2024)

2
2
2

Professor

Ph.D.

KentaroKawanaka

Physiological and biochemical studies
related to the effects of exercise anddiet on health and fitness

2
6
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6

Research for safe sport, including
general disorders, various problems offemale athletes and emergency
response, mainly head and necktrauma (central nervous system andsports-related concussion)Experiments and research on
the health and safety requirements ofsporting activities. (Intervention
studies on sports injury prevention
and physical therapy)

Professor

M.D.,
Ph.D.

YutakaShigemori

Professor

Ph.D.

TetsushiMoriguchi

Professor

M.D.,
Ph.D.

IchiroYoshimuraAnalysis of sports injuries

Professor

Ph.D.

Tetsuji
Kakiyama

Research on Health and Physical
Education Teaching Methods in
Schools

Professor

MamoruTanakaStudy of technique, tactic andphysical fitness training in sports

Professor

Haruyasu
TaguchiMovement theory research on
physical education and sports
coaching

2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6

Professor

Ph.D.

Hiroyuki
NunomeInvestigations of the mechanicalbackground of outstanding sports
motions

Professor

Ph.D.

Hironobu
Shimozono

Sport Behavioral Science researchthat analyzes various sports-related
phenomena from multiple perspectives

Professor

Ph.D.

Yasuki
HigakiCurrent research in physiology,
biochemistry and molecularepidemiology on physical activity forpromoting well-being

Professor

M.D.,
Ph.D.

Yoshinari
UeharaBiochemical and molecular biologicalresearch on physical activity inmaintenance of health

Yukio
Yamaguchi

Behavioral science research forpromoting physical activity and health

2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
6

Professor

Commoncompulsory
subjects

Special Subjects

Non-Specialized

Non-Specialized

An Anthology of Lectures in the Master’s Program2

Lecture in Sports Health Psychology

2

Lecture in Mental Management

2

Lecture in Physical Fitness

2

Lecture in Exercise Nutrition2

Lecture in Data Analysis

2

Lecture in Advanced Statistics

2

Lecture in Sports Injuries
Practice in Sports Orthopedics

2
1

Lecture in Sports Pedagogy

2

Lecture in Sports Sociology

2

Lecture in Movement Theory of Sports
Lecture in Sports Training

2
2

Lecture in Health Science of Physical Activity and Exercise

2

Lecture in Exercise Prescription

2

Lecture in Exercise Therapy

2Additional Lecture in Physical Fitness

2

Additional Lecture in Health Science of Physical Activity
and Exercise

2

Lecture in Outdoor Education and Recreation

2

External Coorporative Study and Practice Ⅰ※
External Coorporative Study and Practice Ⅱ※
Lecture in Sports Biomechanics

1
1
2

Lecture in Molecular Nutrition in Sports and Exercise

2

Lecture in Health and Safety2

Lecture in Neuroscience in Sports and Exercise

2

Lecture in Presentation Skills for International Conference Ⅰ

2

Lecture in Presentation Skills for International Conference Ⅱ

2

Lecture in Development Support Education for Young
Adult with Disabilities

2

Lecture in Sports Conditioning

2

Training in Sports Conditioning

1

Lecture in Sports Management

2

Professor
lecturer
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor

Ph.D.
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
Ph.D.

Masato Fujii
Hiroki Shimojima
Ryoma Michishita
Osamu Aoyagi
Kentaro Kawanaka
M.D., Ph.D. Yutaka Shigemori
M.D., Ph.D.
Ichiro Yoshimura
Ph.D. Tetsuji Kakiyama To deepen the understandings of multiple sports
Ph.D. Tetsushi Moriguchi science disciplines from omnibus format of professor's
lectures
Mamoru Tanaka
Haruyasu Taguchi
Ph.D. Hironobu Shimozono
Ph.D. Hiroyuki Nunome
Yasuki Higaki
Ph.D.
M.D., Ph.D. Yoshinari Uehara
Yukio Yamaguchi

Understanding behavior change methods forpromoting physical activity and health
To understand mental management appropriate forProfessor
Ph.D. Hironobu Shimozono improving athletic performance, taking into accountthe characteristics of the sport.
Outline the basics and new findings of exercise
Professor
Ph.D. Ryoma Michishita physiology necessary for studying physical fitness
science
Nutritional studies related to athletic performance andKoji
OkamuraPh.D.
adjunct instructor
health promotion
Data analyzing techniques with the statistical package
Takeshi Ueda
adjunct instructor
Ph.D.
(SPSS)
Explanation of statistical methods with a focus on
Not decided yet
multivariate analysis and introduction of studies
applied it
M.D., Ph.D.
Ichiro Yoshimura Topics in orthopedic sports medicine
Professor
M.D., Ph.D.
Ichiro Yoshimura Hands on class of orthopedic sports medicine
Professor
Methods to utilize the beginnings of sports in physicalProfessor
Ph.D. Tetsuji Kakiyama
education
Research on promotion of community sports in Japan
Masato Fujii
Professor
Ph.D.
and overseas
Haruyasu Taguchi Movement theory research on sports coaching
Professor
Mamoru Tanaka Theory about physical fitness training and discussion
Professor
Yasuki Higaki
Evidence based exercise epidemiology for promoting
Professor
Ph.D.
Yuki Tomiga
well-being
Assistant Professor
Ph.D.
Not decided yet
Theory and practice of prescription for exercise
M.D., Yoshinari Uehara Molecular biological appreciation and discussion ofProfessor
Ph.D.
physical activity in maintenance of Health
Hideaki Soya
adjunct instructor
Ph.D.
Allostasis, physical exercise and the function of brain
Development of a model to create a virtuous circle inNot decided yeta chaotic society by improvement physical inactivity,
restoring health, and promoting health
Discuss the relationship between the functions of
Yasunori Tsukiyama
Professor
outdoor education and recreation and social issues
Off-campus practice for practical research andsupervisor
training such as advanced coaching
Professor
Ph.D. Hiroyuki Nunome To consider mechanics of sports motion
Molecular mechanisms by which exercise andProfessor
Ph.D. Kentaro Kawanaka
nutrients affect physical function
Discuss contemporary issues related to health andProfessor
Ph.D. Tetsushi Moriguchi
safety and their research design
The functions of the cranial nerves for enhancing
Satoshi Shimegi
adjunct instructor
Ph.D.
sports performance
Not decided yet
Making effective presentations in English
Professor
Ph.D. Hiroyuki Nunome To achieve necessary skills required for oral andYukio Yamaguchi poster presentations in international conferences
Professor
Study of the communication skill for the development
Ritsuko Imamura
Associate Professor
Ph.D.
support of the physical education
Advanced conditioning research for sports accident
prevention, including general disorders, various
M.D., Yutaka Shigemori
Professor
problems of female athletes and emergency response,
Ph.D.
mainly head and neck trauma (central nervous systemand sports-related concussion)
Advanced conditioning practice for sports accident
prevention, including general disorders, various
M.D., Yutaka Shigemori
Professor
problems of female athletes and emergency response,
Ph.D.
mainly head and neck trauma (central nervous systemand sports-related concussion)
Study of management Issues and the solutions in
lecturer
Ph.D. Hiroki Shimojima
sports organizations
Professor

Yukio Yamaguchi◇Course registration procedure(1) The standard term of study for students is two years, and a total of 30 or more credits must be earned in the specified subjects.
(2) Students must select one Division and one specialization as a major for their study.
(3) The student's supervisor in charge of Research methods shall be his/her advisor, and the student shall receive guidance on selecting class subjects, preparing the thesis, and other general researchmatters.
(4) The 30 or more credits stipulated in Paragraph 1 shall consist of 14 credits from Specialization Subjects, 2 from Common compulsory subjects, and 14 or more from Special Subjects.
If his/her supervisor admits it is necessary, students may take Reading and Discussion in other specializations and use them as credits for Special Subjects.
(5) The master's thesis must be submitted for each Specialization Subjects.

◇Notes for course registration(1) Any credit that students have enrolled early in the program during their 4th grade and are certified at the Regular Committee meetings can be added to the accumulation of credits earned after
the enrollment for graduate school.
(2) Lectures by the part-time teachers will be held every other year. (Scheduled Course: Lecture in Exercise Nutrition / Lecture in Data Analysis / Lecture in Neuroscience in Sports and Exercise )(3) Students who plan to take these courses: “External Cooperative Study and PracticeⅠ” and “External Cooperative Study and Practice Ⅱ”during the first grade have to submit ①Application Form andStudy Plan and ②Commitment Form by the end of March.
As a result, students must consult their supervisors about his/her major fields of research before entering graduate school and systematically carry out the pre-preparation.

【Ph.D. Program】
Divisions that recruit the students, Persons in Charge, Research Themes and Course registration procedure◇Divisions that recruit the students, Persons in Charge and Research Themes
Divisions

Person in Charge

Reseach Fields○Professor

Health Sciences

Research Methods ○Professor
andExperimentation in
the Health Sciences Professor（auxiliary）

Research Themes

M.D.,
Ph.D.

Yoshinari
UeharaPh.D.

Yasuki
HigakiPh.D.

MasatoFujii

Current research in physiology, biochemistry andmolecular epidemiology on physical activity forpromoting well-being
Sociological and pedagogical Research on movement
culture and its promotion

Yukio
Yamaguchi

Behavioral science research for promoting physicalactivity and healthStudies, mainly using statistical methods, on motor
skills of young children and their relationship to theenvironment, and motor skills of the elderly (not open
in 2024)
Molecular mechanisms by which exercise and nutrients
improve health and physical fitness

Professor（auxiliary）
Not decided yet

Science of Sports
Training

Research Methods ○Professor
andExperimentation in○Professor
the Science ofSports Training

Ph.D.

KentaroKawanaka

Ph.D.

Hiroyuki
Nunome○Professor

Ph.D.

Ryoma
Michishita

Professor（auxiliary）

Sports Medical
Science

Sports Pedagogy

MamoruTanakaTo explore some hidden mechanics of outstanding
sports motions
Physiological and epidemiological studies on physicalfitness, exercise, and physical activity for healthpromotion and disease prevention
Study of sport performance based on physiologicalresponse and physical fitness level

M.D.,
Ph.D.

YutakaShigemori

Advanced research for safe sport, including generaldisorders, various problems of female athletes andemergency response, mainly head and neck trauma(central nervous system and sports-related
concussion)

M.D.,
Ph.D.

IchiroYoshimuraAnalysis of sports injuries

Research Methods
andExperimentation in ○Professor
the Sports
Pedagogy

Ph.D.

Tetsuji
Kakiyama

Research on the Educational Value of Sport in
Education and Instruction○Professor

M.D.,
Ph.D.

Yoshinari
Uehara○Professor

Ph.D.

Yasuki
Higaki

Professor（auxiliary）

Ph.D.

MasatoFujii

Research Methods○Professor
andExperimentation in
the Sports Medical
Science○Professor

Professor（auxiliary）

Commoncompulsory subjects

Biochemical and molecular biological research on
physical activity in maintenance of health

Yukio
Yamaguchi○Professor

Ph.D.

Osamu
AoyagiAn Anthology of ○Professor
Lectures in the
Doctoral Program ○Professor

Ph.D.

KentaroKawanaka

Ph.D.

Hiroyuki
Nunome○Professor

Ph.D.

Ryoma
Michishita○Professor

Ph.D.

Tetsuji
Kakiyama

Professor（auxiliary）○Professor

To deepen the understandings of main three sports
science disciplines from omnibus format of professor's
lectures

MamoruTanaka

M.D.,
Ph.D.

YutakaShigemori

M.D.,
IchiroYoshimura
Ph.D.
※Please select your first and second choice from the list of circled professors in the “Person in Charge” column.
○Professor◇Course registration procedure(1) The standard term of study for students is three years, and a total of 14 credits must be earned in the predetermined subjects on Research
Fields (Research Methods and Experimentation) and the Common compulsory subjects (An Anthology of Lectures in the Doctoral
Program).
(2) Students must select one Research Methods and Experimentation as a major for their study.
(3) As a general rule, Students must earn 12 credits from Research Methods and Experimentation Subjects in their three-year study.
(4) The student’s supervisor in charge of Research Methods and Experimentation shall be his/her supervisor, and the student shall receive
guidance on preparing the thesis and other general research matters.