English Doctoral Program

Doctoral Specialization

The specialization available in our doctoral program is in “Health and Sports Science,"
for which enrollment capacity is set at 10 students.
Graduates are awarded the degree of “Ph.D. (Health and Sports Science).”

Specialization
Health and Sports Science
Enrollment Capacity
10
Number of Students(As of May 1, 2022)
  • First year 11
  • Second year 14
  • Third year 22
  • Total 47
Number of Teaching Staff(As of May 1, 2022)
  • Professor 18
  • Associate Professor 20
  • Assistant Professor  2
  • Total 40

Graduate Career Paths

Main employers of degree holders
  • Juntendo University School of Health and Sports Science
  • Juntendo University School of Medicine
  • Juntendo University Graduate School Institute of Health and Sports Science and Medicine
  • Aichi University Faculty of Regional Policy
  • St. Marianna University School of Medicine
  • Shigakkan University Faculty of Wellness
  • Special Collaborative Researchers at Tokai University
  • Teikyo University Sports and Medicine Center
  • Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Science,and more

Curriculum / Timetable

Course Requirements

Students in the Graduate School of Health and Sports Science Doctoral Program must earn a minimum total of 10 credits (8 Compulsory Course credits and minimum 2 Elective Course credits) and submit a doctoral thesis under the guidance of their faculty supervisor, after which they must pass a thesis defense and final examination. Students must also seek the guidance of their faculty supervisor before proceeding with course selection.

Course Name Category     Credits Notes English Support ※1
Common
Courses
Special research topic Practice 8 credits
(Compulsory)
○※2
Special lecture on health and sports science Lecture
Special seminar on sports science Practice 2 Minimum of 2 credits
(Electives)
Special discussion of sports medicine Lecture 2
Special discussion on sports nutrition and biochemistry Lecture 2
Special discussion on coaching science Lecture 2
Special discussion on sports biomechanics Lecture 2
Special seminar on social science in sports Practice 2
Special discussion on sports sociology Lecture 2
Special discussion on lifelong sports management Lecture 2
Special discussion on sports media Lecture 2
Special discussion on theory of sports culture Lecture 2
Special seminar on health science Practice 2
Special discussion on environmental health science Lecture 2
Special discussion on mental health Lecture 2
Special discussion on health policy Lecture 2

※1 The classes with the mark "○" include English support so that foreign students can attend them. 
※2 These classes are held by the supervisor for Master's thesis and availability of English support depends on the supervisor.

Application for Ph.D. by Program Completion

Our schedule to complete a doctoral program (class A) is as follows.

First and second year

September

Debrief session of the progression status of your thesis for a doctorate  (optional)

December

Report submission of the progression status of your  thesis for a doctorate  (required)

Third year

May

Preliminary investigation of application for a degree

July-November

Application for degree judgments & Judgments of acceptance for the application

Period of application for degree judgments Judgments of acceptance for the application
(by Graduate Committee)
Mid-July September
Mid-September October
Mid-October 【final】 November
October-March

After judging of an acceptance for the application, judgments of a degree application, presentation of your thesis for a doctorate and votes for and against degree are held by Graduate Committee of each month.

March

Completion judgment Graduation ceremony, Degree conferment