The expanding world of sports

　The base of the world of sports is wide.This can be seen in the progress of the Tokyo Olympics, where reservation sales of tickets have begun and facility construction is progressing at a rapid pace.International exchanges have also begun between local governments, where volunteers learn foreign languages ​​and provide a place for practice to entertain athletes and spectators from all over the world, and countries that dispatch teams.Of course, during the Olympic Games, all over Japan will be enthusiastic about high-level competitions, and the stadium will become a magnificent entertainment venue that makes full use of art and cutting-edge technology, and will become a moving crucible.

　In the second basic sports plan, the national government has set forth the realization of a "5.5 million total sports society" in the wake of the excitement of the Tokyo Olympics.It is said that there are not only "playing" but also "seeing" and "supporting" in the way of getting involved in sports, and all people know the fun and emotion of sports by being involved in sports, and enjoy life with the power of sports. The aim is to create a society that is healthy and lively.For that purpose, it is necessary for the sports world to further promote cooperation and collaboration with other fields, and the size of the sports market will increase from about 2012 trillion yen (2020) to about 10 trillion yen in 2025 and in 15. The goal is to expand to about XNUMX trillion yen.

Established Faculty of Sports Management to meet the needs of the expanding society

　Shobi University will open the Faculty of Sport Management, Department of Sport Management in 2020. Why is Shobi University, known as "Naomi of Music," focusing on education in the field of sports?This is because the development of the sports world seen above and the educational practice of Shobi University have overlapped.Sports are not just for athletes, but for the entire nation, and it seems that they are approaching entertainment in the field that Shobi University is good at.

　Since Shobi University opened in two faculties, the Faculty of Arts and Information and the Faculty of Comprehensive Policy, human resources who can play an active role in various fields of society such as music, art, information expression, comprehensive policy, sports, and culture. Has been promoted.It is Shobi University that sees music, which is the origin, not only as art but also as entertainment and business, and first set out the music business as an academic discipline.The university was characterized by complex learning that transcended disciplines, such as the fusion of music and sports, and digital and stage expression.In the Sports Course of the Department of Life Management, Faculty of Policy Management, which will be abolished with the opening of the Faculty of Sports Management, the fact that the learning of fusion of sports and entertainment has already been practiced has also led to the opening of a new faculty.

Develop practical skills with a course model that is directly linked to work

　The purpose of the Faculty of Sport Management is to develop human resources who can play an active role in various sports-related situations.To that end, "it is necessary to learn how to approach sports from various fields such as business, marketing, events, entertainment, data analysis, education / guidance, and wellness," says Masayuki Koizumi, who will be appointed Dean.

　The curriculum sets up subjects to learn the theory, knowledge, and skills to manage sports from all perspectives, and learns step-by-step contents through basic subjects in the 1st and 2nd years and development subjects in the 3rd and 4th years.In addition, lectures and exercises will be provided based on a course model consisting of subjects directly related to work, such as "business (management / business management)", "coaching (education / guidance)", and "creative (event planning / directing)". Practical learning that combines practical training is possible.

　Discussing "sports management training" for internships at sports-related companies, government agencies, non-profit organizations, "sports event exercises" to acquire the knowledge necessary to produce sports events, and management of professional sports clubs However, just by looking at the subject names, such as "sports marketing exercises" where field work is conducted, it can be seen that the learning is attractive to young people.In addition, a detailed support system is in place, such as obtaining a teaching license (junior high school / high school) for health and physical education.

　Looking at the equipment, an artificial turf soccer field, a hardball baseball field with lighting equipment, a land track, a kendo hall large enough to hold official games, a training room equipped with the latest machines, a 2000 memorial hall (gymnasium) ), As well as entertainment-related digital equipment and equipment, you can freely use the latest and most advanced equipment for professional use.

　One of the characteristics of learning at Shobi University is collaboration between faculties.The Faculty of Sports Management will also actively collaborate with the Faculty of Arts and Information and the Faculty of Comprehensive Policy. You can also learn about video production where you can feel the essence of sports and enjoy it.In collaboration with the Faculty of Policy Management, you will be able to approach the sports market from economics and business administration, and acquire various know-how for unique sports policies that have never been seen before.

After graduation, a wide variety of fields await

　After graduation, the career path will be diverse and will cover a wide range of fields.This is because the sports world is expanding rapidly, as new sports events are being created one after another and e-sports in the virtual world is drawing attention.

　The Basic Sports Plan states that "anyone can participate in sports regardless of age, gender, disability, etc." and "Sports can contribute to the realization of a symbiotic society, a healthy and long-lived society, and the revitalization of the economy and the region." I have high hopes for the power of sports that will change society.Therefore, it is possible to envision a wide variety of fields / areas and industries from the world of top athletes to regional sports / school physical education, medicine / rehabilitation, sports for persons with disabilities, the media industry, and the IT industry.

　With the expansion and development of the sports world, the number of occupations related to sports has increased, and there is a strong need for human resources with a wide range of knowledge, practical skills, and a spirit of challenge.

　For example, sports clubs also play a leading role in community sports, such as "child-rearing support," "cooperation with schools," "health promotion through sports," "cooperation with other comprehensive clubs and other sports organizations, utilization of top athletes," and "media."・ We are developing unique activities such as "health management and public relations utilizing information technology".You can see that not only knowledge about sports, but also knowledge about management and planning, ability to negotiate with other industries and various organizations, and skills related to IT are required.

　Specific occupations after graduation include sports team directors / coaches and management staff, sports instructors, physical staff, product planning / sales / public relations of sports-related companies, sports event directors, performance program choreography / BGM staff, and civil servants. (Planning and promotion of lifelong sports policy), sports media director, sports magazine editor / reporter / writer, sports content production staff, sports video / web distribution service staff, junior high school / high school teacher (health and physical education), medical / welfare staff, Infant physical education instructors are assumed.