Kansai University of Social Welfare

3 Programs 2 Degree levels

Undergraduate

Health and Physical Education (Teacher Certification Model)

Offered at Kansai University of Social Welfare

DegreeUndergraduate

FieldEducation

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An undergraduate programme that prepares students to become certified health and physical education teachers while also enabling acquisition of the school nurse (養護教諭) qualification. Best for applicants aiming to teach PE/health in middle or high schools or to work in school health, sports organisations, or public-service roles requiring first-aid and coaching skills.

Programme overview

This pathway is offered by the Health Education department to train 保健体育教諭 (health and physical education teachers) and to allow concurrent acquisition of the 養護教諭 (school nurse/health teacher) qualification. The curriculum blends classroom lectures, hands-on practicals and community-linked activities so students connect theory with workplace practice, with emphasis on school emergency care and applied nursing techniques relevant to school settings.

What you'll study

学校救急処置 (School emergency care) — learn to assess severity and urgency of sudden injuries/illnesses and apply appropriate emergency measures needed by PE teachers.
体育実技 (Physical education practicals) — practical training across ball sports, athletics, martial arts and winter sports, including practice methods, coaching approaches and accident-cause analysis to ensure safe instruction.
保健体育科指導法 (Health & PE teaching methods) — pedagogical theory for both PE and health education, development of lesson plans and execution of mock lessons to build classroom-ready skills.
看護実習 (Nursing practicum) — a one-week clinical placement in a medical institution to experience actual health-care activities and integrate medical/nursing knowledge from lectures and practicals.
教育実習 preparation and implementation — pre-practicum study of practicum expectations, lesson planning and student guidance; school practicum of 4 weeks (160 hours) in a nearby junior or senior high school during years 3–4; and post-practicum reporting, presentations and further mock teaching to consolidate skills.

Entry requirements

The source provided does not list specific entry criteria on the programme page. Applicants should consult the university's admissions information for standard undergraduate entry requirements and any department-specific conditions.

Career prospects

Initial teacher certification: Middle school and high school first-class teaching licenses for health and physical education; also eligibility for the school nurse (養護教諭) license.
Other certified or qualifying roles noted: 児童指導員 (child guidance worker), and eligibility to sit for Junior Sports Instructor, Sports Programmer, and Sports Coaching Leader examinations.
Work settings: middle and high schools, public-service organisations (police, fire departments), sports companies, and professional sports environments.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

No specific scholarship amounts are given on the programme page. The department references university career and financial-support services; prospective students should review the institution's central scholarship and tuition assistance pages and contact the faculty for guidance on available grants, scholarships or work-study options.