Course Programs

2024

Shinshu community sport research seminar

Code:G2B65405 / Instructor:HAYAMI Tatsuya

Course Description

Many sports are popular in Shinshū, Nagano Prefecture. There is a wide variety of sports activities in the region, from professional to amateur sports, and from participatory sports to spectator sports. In this seminar, students will research the various sports that are played in regions of interest. Students will participate in these sports, observe them, or interview people involved with them. They will compile various information, including details of the people working in these sports, what they do, and the social significance of the sport. Students will give a final presentation, and a discussion will follow each student’s presentation. All activities are conducted in groups.

Keywords

sports, regional promotion, groupwork

Course Plan

Full course details will be explained in the Orientation during the first session.

Sessions 1 to 5 will be held in the first period on Mondays from April to June.
In sessions 6 to 12, students will participate in group work during the available time.
Sessions 13 to 15 are held in September.

Session 1: Orientation
Session 2: Overview of local sports
Session 3: Professional sports in Shinshū
Session 4: Olympic sports in Shinshū
Session 5: Club activities in Shinshū
Sessions 6–12: Researching and experiencing regional sports in Shinshū
Sessions 13–15: Presentations and discussions