Course of Medicine and Sciences in Sport, School of Sport Sciences
Mon, Jun 6, 2016How emotions affect athletic performance
Have you ever heard of the Japanese expression, “Your eyes are swimming?” This refers to a person who is nervous or anxious. Interestingly enough, a deep relationship between the sense of sight and physical performance exists. I am now conducting research on how sight, mental condition, and performance affect one another by means of sport psychology. When athletes have equal physical capabilities, what makes one stand out from another is their psychological mindset. The Course of Medicine and Science in Sport covers topics from sport medicine, sport nutrition, to biomechanics, and everything I learn is practical in the field. I look forward to studying with fellow peers under faculty members and expanding our horizons together.
Mei Tomita, 3rd year student
Cutting-edge research in sport science favorably comparable to medical degree programs
In this course, there aspiring students ranging from those who want to conduct research in sport medicine and science in their interested area to those who apply their acquired knowledge in their own performance as athletes. My seminar specializes in sport psychology, and we are currently investigating agari, or performance anxiety, motor learning, and exercise psychology by using instruments such as electroencephalogram (EEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and sentry eye trackers. My goal is to become a professor in this field, and I hope what I learn through my courses and research will contribute to sport sciences. At the School, you are free to choose a seminar of your interest regardless of the course you belong to. I wish you good luck and make the best choice for yourself.
Yuichiro Yanagida, 4th year student
