Three Policies for the Doctor of Philosophy in Sports Management

Based on the Keio University Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy), the goal is to cultivate professionals in sports management who can excel in the fields of practice, research, or education. To this end, the program aims not only for students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge related to health, medicine, welfare, and sports but also to develop management skills. These skills include the insight to identify health issues faced by individuals and society; the logical thinking ability to infer the underlying structures and causal relationships of these issues and formulate them as hypotheses; the analytical ability to test these hypotheses using widely accepted methods; and the communication skills to share and implement the derived conclusions. Furthermore, the program fosters leadership to guide society based on consideration for diversity and multiculturalism and a high sense of professional ethics. In addition, a Doctor of Philosophy in Sports Management degree will be conferred upon students who fulfill the prescribed requirements set forth in the curriculum.

• Conduct advanced research on the sports industry and sports policy to generate new knowledge

• Develop exercise programs that contribute to health promotion and encourage regular participation in sports, and make scientific policy recommendations based on health surveys

• Contribute to the development of sports management and disseminate knowledge that helps solve social issues through sports, via international and domestic academic research activities

• Analyze and understand matters and phenomena in the field of sports management meticulously and with a broad perspective, considering the context and free from biases, preconceptions, or assumptions

To cultivate the qualities and competencies set forth in the Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy), the Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences (Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health) at the Graduate School of Health Management systematically organizes a curriculum composed of advanced seminar courses and joint seminar courses.

Based on this curriculum design, education is conducted by combining teaching methods such as experiments, practical training, practicums, fieldwork, presentations, discussions, debates, and research projects.

The assessment of learning outcomes for the qualities and competencies to be acquired through this curriculum is conducted under the university-wide assessment plan. This assessment is based on direct indicators, such as the grading criteria defined for each course, as well as a combination of quantitative, qualitative, direct, and indirect indicators, including credit acquisition status per semester, course evaluation surveys, doctoral dissertations, and end-of-program surveys.

• Advanced Seminar Courses and Joint Seminar Courses

These courses help students acquire advanced analytical methods in the field of health and sports science and develop the ability to promote activities for health promotion and sports development while learning from cutting-edge cases. They cultivate the ability to analyze matters and phenomena meticulously and with a broad perspective, free from biases, preconceptions, or assumptions, and the ability to proactively engage in the social implementation of research findings in collaboration with professionals from various fields. Additionally, they develop the fundamental skills required for academic activities, including presentations at domestic and international conferences.

• Courses Offered in the Master's Program

Students acquire fundamental specialized knowledge of sports management or the basic theories and specific methods of analysis.

• Common Graduate School Courses

Students acquire the basic theories and specific methods of analysis.

(1) Students who understand the objectives of the Graduate School and the Program.

(2) Students who possess the foundational academic skills necessary for studies at the Graduate School.

(3) Students with a strong sense of curiosity to pursue academic inquiry.

(4) Motivated students who are willing to take on challenges to achieve their goals.

(5) Students with the communication skills to listen to the opinions of others and logically express their own thoughts.

(6) Students who wish to contribute to the advancement of health promotion policies by utilizing data from health and sport sciences.

(7) Students who are interested in policy recommendations and program development required for a society of health and longevity.

(8) Students who wish to contribute to the development of the sports industry and the promotion of sports culture through practical research.

To admit a wide range of such prospective students, selection will be conducted through an entrance examination.

Entrance Examination

Eligibility extends to individuals who have completed a master's program or are expected to do so by the time of enrollment. Selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of application documents, including a research plan; the results of an English proficiency test; and an interview examination.