7 Best Sports & Recreation Programs in Japan

7 Sports & Recreation courses are taught at 6 universities in Japan — most run 1–2 years. Courses from Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts, Kyushu Kyoritsu University and Daito Bunka University come first, because those universities rank highest.

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#212 in Japan Japan

Health and Sports Science

Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts — Overview of Health and Sports ScienceThe Health and Sports Science degree at Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts provides a multidisciplinary approach to underst...

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2Master's Degree

#261 in Japan Japan

Graduate School of Sports Studies

Kyushu Kyoritsu University

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Sports & Recreation

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3Bachelor's Degree

#261 in Japan Japan

Sports Studies

Kyushu Kyoritsu University

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4 yearsDuration

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Sports & Recreation

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4Master's Degree

#355 in Japan Japan

スポーツ・健康科学研究科

Daito Bunka University — スポーツ・健康科学研究科の修士課程は、スポーツと健康科学の幅広い分野を探求するプログラムです。このプログラムでは、運動生理学、スポーツ心理学、栄養学及び健康促進戦略に関す...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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5Master's Degree

#379 in Japan Japan

体育学専攻

Tenri University — The Master's Degree in 体育学専攻 (Sport Science) at Tenri University delves deep into the multifaceted world of sports and physical education, analyzing their impact on...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Sports & Recreation

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6Master's Degree

#429 in Japan Japan

スポーツ健康科学研究科

Ryutsu Keizai University — スポーツ健康科学研究科では、スポーツ、健康、リハビリテーション、栄養学の各分野での学際的な知識を深めることができます。このプログラムは、国際的なスポーツ産業のニーズに応え...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Sports & Recreation

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7Master's Degree

#449 in Japan Japan

スポーツ健康学研究科

Kanazawa Gakuin University — Kanazawa Gakuin University offers a master’s program in the Graduate School of Sports Health, Sports Health Major. Applicants submit an admissions application and are eva...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Sports & Recreation

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How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts is cited most (94,645 citations).

Inside the course list

By level: 5 master's and 1 bachelor's. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Kyushu Kyoritsu University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Sports & Recreation?

Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts (#212 in Japan), Kyushu Kyoritsu University (#261 in Japan) and Daito Bunka University (#355 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Sports & Recreation course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Sports & Recreation courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Sports & Recreation courses in Japan?

Kyushu Kyoritsu University, with 2, ahead of Tenri University (1).

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