Kansai University of Social Welfare

What you'll study

Core study areas span health and physical education, nursing-related emergency care, psychology and sport science. Course examples and components listed in the faculty curriculum include general education (languages, information science, social sciences), specialised basic subjects and professional subjects plus seminars and elective units.

• Health, physical education and training methods
• Psychology and mental health topics
• Nursing-related skills such as first aid and health diagnosis
• Sport science and exercise physiology (use of respiration/metabolism monitors, muscle function evaluators, ECGs)
• Practical placements and community activities (volunteer work, after-school programmes, Mizuno Play Leader activities)
• Facilities supporting practice: exercise physiology lab and a mock school health room for simulation and preparation for nursing practicums

Entry requirements

The course page does not specify detailed entry criteria. Applicants should consult the university's admissions information for application procedures, academic prerequisites and any licensing-related requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly take up positions as certified school health/physical education teachers and school nurses. The department reports full employment for recent graduating cohorts and specific placement figures: for 2025 the faculty recorded 5 hires as health/physical education teachers and 5 as school nurses, plus public-sector roles, sports professionals and other private-sector employment. Typical destinations include municipal boards of education, junior and senior high schools, local government roles, police/fire services, sports teams and a range of private companies.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not list programme-specific scholarships. Prospective students should review the university’s central scholarships and financial aid pages and enquire about departmental or regionally linked funding for education students and those undertaking practicum placements.