October 30, 2014
The Kato, Nagano, and Mizutori Laboratories, together with the Keio Research Institute at SFC, the Keio SFC Academic Society, and ABLE (Mutsumi Imai Laboratory at Keio University and Tokyo Community School), will hold a symposium on expertise in sports under the theme of "Effort or Talent?" On the occasion of the visit to Japan by Dr. Ericsson, a professor at Florida State University and a leading expert in expertise research, the symposium will feature leading figures from the Japanese sports world, such as Dai Tamesue and Ai Sugiyama.
Based on the theories of Dr. Ericsson, who has long studied "Deliberate Practice"—a concept that has garnered attention in the process of skill acquisition in various fields (sports, music, medical sciences, chess, etc.)—a panel discussion is planned. The discussion will feature speakers from various perspectives, including athletes, coaches, and researchers. It will address questions such as "Is it talent or effort that is necessary to become a top athlete who can compete on the world stage?" and "What should the Japanese sports world be like leading up to 2020?" The discussion will consider not only the theoretical framework of the research but also its practical applications.
Symposium Outline
Date & Time: Saturday, December 6, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Venue: West School Building Hall, Mita Campus, Keio University
(8-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station, 7-minute walk from Toei Mita Station, 8-minute walk from Toei Akabanebashi Station)
Schedule: 2:30 PM Doors Open
3:00-3:10 PM Opening Remarks
3:10-4:10 PM Lecture by Dr. K. Anders Ericsson
4:20-6:20 PM Panel Discussion: "What is Talent?," "Developing Athletes for 2020," etc.
Moderator: Takaaki Kato (Sport Psychology)
Panelists: Dai Tamesue (Track and Field), Ai Sugiyama (Tennis), Hisashi Mizutori (Gymnastics), Ryota Yamagata (Track and Field), Junji Sakata (Ice Hockey)
Kazunari Hirano (JOC Elite Academy), Katsuaki Kitamura (Sport Psychology), Kenji Doya (Neuroscience)
Xiaohong Wan (Neuroscience), Mutsumi Imai (Cognitive Science), Tomohisa Nagano (Sport Psychology)
6:20-6:30 PM Closing Remarks
Eligibility: Open to everyone (Free of charge)
Registration: Please check the symposium website for details.
Organizer: Kato, Nagano, and Mizutori Laboratories, Keio University
Co-organizers: Keio Research Institute at SFC, Keio SFC Academic Society, ABLE (Mutsumi Imai Laboratory and Tokyo Community School)
Special Supporters: Uchida Yoko Institute for Educational Research, Athlete Society, PRIME FIELD ASIA
Supporter: Keio University Athletic Association
Additionally, on November 29 and 30, a separate ABLE event will be held. This event will feature a discussion on "Expertise and Learning" in various contexts, including work and academics, with Dr. Ericsson, shogi master Yoshiharu Habu, Yūichirō Anzai (President of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Chairman of the Central Council for Education), and other researchers. ABLE 2014 Autumn