WNB59051 Advanced Course in Teaching Material Design for Heart and Body (Health and Sports) a

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Educational Design for Teacher Educators Program

Lecture Code WNB59051 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name こころ・身体と学習材デザイン発展研究(保健体育)a

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Advanced Course in Teaching Material Design for Heart and Body (Health and Sports) a

Instructor HARADA TAKEO,KUROSAKA SHIHO

Instructor
(Katakana) ハラダ　タケオ,クロサカ　シホ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte：EDU B220

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Including practical skills

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 27 : Health Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Sports Science

Eligible Students

Keywords Sports Science, Body Science, Research Methodology, Research Design, Master’s Thesis, IMRAD, Data Analysis

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to develop the ability to independently formulate research questions related to “mind and body” within the academic frameworks of sports science and body science, and to systematically acquire research design skills and scholarly thinking processes necessary for master’s thesis preparation.

Specifically, students will engage step-by-step in the full research process, including focusing research questions, critically reviewing previous studies, selecting research methods, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and presenting academic findings. Through these processes, the course cultivates logical thinking, research execution skills, and academic communication abilities required at the graduate level.

The course is structured around the IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) framework commonly used in sports science research papers. Through practical assignments corresponding to each stage, students will learn methodological approaches that ensure research reproducibility, validity, and objectivity. Off-campus investigation and data collection may be conducted when necessary.

All course announcements will be provided to eligible students separately. Students intending to take this course must follow the instructions provided.

Class Schedule Lesson1 Orientation and Explanation of Evaluation Criteria
Lesson2 Principles of Research Design in Sports Science
Lesson3 Research Question Development and Hypothesis Construction
Lesson4 Literature Search Methods and Database Use
Lesson5 Critical Review of Previous Research
Lesson6 Research Methodology and Study Design
Lesson7 Measurement Methods, Indicators, Reliability and Validity
Lesson8 Research Proposal Development Workshop
Lesson9 Data Collection Planning
Lesson10 Data Collection Practice
Lesson11 Data Organization and Preprocessing
Lesson12 Statistical Analysis and Result Presentation
Lesson13 Discussion Structure and Interpretation Logic
Lesson14 Research Presentation and Academic Discussion
Lesson15 Course Summary and Master’s Thesis Preparation Guidance

Reports

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Print distribution as needed

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details) PC, projector

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Read previous studies

Requirements This course is primarily intended for graduate students in the Sports Science field of this program who plan to prepare a master’s thesis.
Enrollment is not expected for students who do not have a research plan or who have not acquired fundamental research methodology in the relevant field.

Grading Method Class attitude（５０%）
presentation（５０%）

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Because this course is offered as an intensive course in the second semester, scheduling adjustments are required.
A preliminary confirmation survey of enrollment intention will be conducted in advance for eligible students. Students who do not respond may not be included in scheduling coordination and related communications.
Details (method and deadline) will be announced separately.
Official course registration must be completed during the university’s designated registration period.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Educational Design for Teacher Educators Program
Lecture Code	WNB59051	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	こころ・身体と学習材デザイン発展研究(保健体育)a
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Advanced Course in Teaching Material Design for Heart and Body (Health and Sports) a
Instructor	HARADA TAKEO,KUROSAKA SHIHO
Instructor (Katakana)	ハラダ　タケオ,クロサカ　シホ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Inte：EDU B220
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Including practical skills
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	27 : Health Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Sports Science
Eligible Students
Keywords	Sports Science, Body Science, Research Methodology, Research Design, Master’s Thesis, IMRAD, Data Analysis
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to develop the ability to independently formulate research questions related to “mind and body” within the academic frameworks of sports science and body science, and to systematically acquire research design skills and scholarly thinking processes necessary for master’s thesis preparation. Specifically, students will engage step-by-step in the full research process, including focusing research questions, critically reviewing previous studies, selecting research methods, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and presenting academic findings. Through these processes, the course cultivates logical thinking, research execution skills, and academic communication abilities required at the graduate level. The course is structured around the IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) framework commonly used in sports science research papers. Through practical assignments corresponding to each stage, students will learn methodological approaches that ensure research reproducibility, validity, and objectivity. Off-campus investigation and data collection may be conducted when necessary. All course announcements will be provided to eligible students separately. Students intending to take this course must follow the instructions provided.
Class Schedule	Lesson1 Orientation and Explanation of Evaluation Criteria Lesson2 Principles of Research Design in Sports Science Lesson3 Research Question Development and Hypothesis Construction Lesson4 Literature Search Methods and Database Use Lesson5 Critical Review of Previous Research Lesson6 Research Methodology and Study Design Lesson7 Measurement Methods, Indicators, Reliability and Validity Lesson8 Research Proposal Development Workshop Lesson9 Data Collection Planning Lesson10 Data Collection Practice Lesson11 Data Organization and Preprocessing Lesson12 Statistical Analysis and Result Presentation Lesson13 Discussion Structure and Interpretation Logic Lesson14 Research Presentation and Academic Discussion Lesson15 Course Summary and Master’s Thesis Preparation Guidance Reports
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Print distribution as needed
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PC, projector
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Read previous studies
Requirements	This course is primarily intended for graduate students in the Sports Science field of this program who plan to prepare a master’s thesis. Enrollment is not expected for students who do not have a research plan or who have not acquired fundamental research methodology in the relevant field.
Grading Method	Class attitude（５０%） presentation（５０%）
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Because this course is offered as an intensive course in the second semester, scheduling adjustments are required. A preliminary confirmation survey of enrollment intention will be conducted in advance for eligible students. Students who do not respond may not be included in scheduling coordination and related communications. Details (method and deadline) will be announced separately. Official course registration must be completed during the university’s designated registration period.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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