著者
緒方 博紀 飯塚 太郎 安藤 良介 山下 大地 尾崎 宏樹
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.11, pp.38-51, 2023 (Released:2023-08-08)
参考文献数
38

In this case report, we examined the performance changes during tapering in two badminton athletes (one male and one female) who advanced to the finals at the World Championships (WC). Furthermore, the significance of a resistance priming session implemented during tapering was discussed. Both athletes participated in a pre-competition training camp in Japan before the WC. A resistance priming session was scheduled one and two days before the WC for the male and female athletes, respectively. Non-countermovement jump (NCMJ) and countermovement jump (CMJ) were measured using a linear position transducer to monitor performance responses from the camp to the WC final. The baseline of the jump performance was given from 15 days (male) and 151 days (female) prior to the WC final. In the male athlete, the mean power of NCMJ decreased 7 days before the finals. This result may be attributed to accumulated fatigue caused by high volume training in the training camp and the short taper period as well as long travel to the host city. In the female athlete, the mean velocity and power of CMJ were the same as baseline before the semi-final. That is, the quarter-final match, where she competed for 85 minutes-the longest game time among the previous matches, may have affected her fatigue. Regardless of these findings, both athletes showed higher jump performance than at baseline just before the final because the matches likely played a role in tapering. In addition, both athletes recorded their personal best jump height just before the final. These findings may indicate that jump performance can be an indicator of tapering and peaking. The findings of this report also demonstrate that athletes may maintain resistance training adaptations by taking advantage of resistance priming for peaking and tapering.
著者
森下 義隆 村田 宗紀
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.6, pp.88-100, 2020 (Released:2020-10-10)
参考文献数
20
被引用文献数
1

In this study, we investigated the kinematic characteristics of various pitch types thrown by skilled softball pitchers. Nine female softball pitchers from the national Japanese softball team were requested to throw various pitch types that are used in competition and practice using the windmill style, while a three-dimensional motion capture system consisting of 20 infrared cameras (500 Hz) recorded reflective markers attached to the ball. The kinematic characteristics, such as the ball speed, spin rate, and direction of spin axis (angular velocity vector) were calculated from the measured coordinate values. The types of pitches (fastball, riseball, drop, and changeup) thrown by more than 5 pitchers were analyzed. The spin axes of all the analyzed trials were mostly oriented in the direction of the ball and upwards. The average ball speed of the fastball pitched by all pitchers had the highest, and in the case of the right-handed pitcher, the displacement of flight trajectory on the home plate changed by approximately 0.17 m downward and 0.06 m toward the left-handed batter under the influence of the lift force, as compared to that of the balls that were projected without rotation. Furthermore, when the flight trajectories of other pitch types were compared with that of fastball, the riseball, drop, and changeup types were shown to change in the upward, downward, and upper left directions, respectively. Our findings can be used as a guide to develop new pitch types or improve those that are currently employed in the game.
著者
吉野 昌恵 井上 なぎさ 吉﨑 貴大 石橋 彩 近藤 衣美 元永 恵子 上東 悦子 蒲原 一之 亀井 明子
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.6, pp.62-73, 2020 (Released:2020-10-10)
参考文献数
12

Japan Institute of Sports Sciences routinely publishes information about supplements for athletes on its website. This information needs to be regularly updated based on athletes’ needs, the International Olympic Committee Consensus Statement, various health hazard reports, and evidence of performance-enhancing effects of supplements used by athletes. We investigated supplement use among 682 Japanese elite athletes who participated in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. Supplement use was investigated based on a self-reported medical health questionnaire. We observed that 631 (92.5%) athletes used ≧1 supplements within the year prior to study enrollment. Amino acids were the most popular supplements consumed by 58.8% of athletes who admitted to supplement use. Recovery from fatigue was the most popular reason cited for supplement use. Among the athletes who used supplements, 57.4% received information regarding supplement use from their coaches, managers, and trainers, and 16.3% received information from healthcare professionals (i.e., physicians, pharmacists, and dietitians). Some athletes were unaware of the types of supplements that they used. A few athletes reported using supplements only because these products were being used by their teammates and admitted that their consumption of supplements was not meant for any particular purpose. This finding indicates that some athletes did not consider the necessity for and effects of supplements before using them. Therefore, athletes should have access to appropriate information regarding supplement use, including the rationale that justifies their consumption, as well as their effectiveness and safety to ensure judicious use of supplements in this population.
著者
衣笠 泰介 榎本 恭介 荒井 弘和 野口 順子
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.8, pp.113-124, 2021 (Released:2022-02-09)
参考文献数
53

In general, well-being refers to living a more fulfilling life and the theoretical concept has been established in the field such as psychology, economics, and sociology. Several issues related to mental health such as depression and eating disorders are surfacing in elite athletes. However, the definition of athlete well-being was not clear and the concepts related to athlete well-being needed to be theoretically validated. Thus, the aim of the study was to conduct a narrative review of athlete well-being to achieve consensus among international and national experts on the relevant concepts of mental health, wellness, dual career, and athlete lifestyle. It was found that the concepts related to well-being and mental health in sport have not been clearly defined in the literature. The experts agreed on the definition of athlete well-being, the scope of dealing with mental health, and the holistic support required for elite athletes. Further studies are needed to fully understand the current status of athlete well-being in Japanese elite athletes and also to develop the diagnostic tools and other measurement scales which can be used in practice.
著者
小畑 直之 長尾 秀行 三浦 智和
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.10, pp.74-84, 2022 (Released:2022-12-18)
参考文献数
23

This study aimed to identify the characteristics of snatch lift in top-class Japanese female weightlifters. The hypothesis was that lifters who are good at the snatch had lower barbell velocity in the 1st pull and longer heel contact time based on their weightlifting coaching points. Female lifters who competed in the 2021 All Japan Women's Weightlifting Championships were included in the study. Lifters who had a small difference in scores between the best attempts in snatch and clean & jerk lifts comprised Group A (good at snatch), while those who had a greater difference in scores comprised Group B (NOT good at snatch). The two-dimensional position coordinates of the barbell of each athlete's best snatch attempt during competition were calculated from video analysis to determine the kinematic variables of the barbell. Heel contact time was also determined from video images and compared between groups. The results supported the hypothesis: athletes in Group A had a significantly smaller mean vertical velocity of the barbell in the 1st pull phase than the athletes in Group B (0.45±0.05[m/s], 0.52±0.05[m/s], p<0.001, d=1.179). However, there were no significant differences in mean vertical velocity of the barbell in the 2nd pull phase or in vertical maximum velocity between groups. Heel contact time was also significantly larger in Group A (0.61±0.04[s], 0.53±0.06[s], p<0.001, d=1.347). Finally, there was a negative relationship between the mean vertical velocity of the barbell during the 1st pull phase of the snatch and the best snatch attempt that standardized body weight (r=-0.287, p<0.05). These results suggest that slow and careful execution of the 1st pull and keeping the feet flat in the snatch positively affect the performance.
著者
松本 なぎさ 吉﨑 貴大 亀井 明子 上東 悦子 土肥 美智子 赤間 高雄 川原 貴
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Sports Science in Elite Athlete Support (ISSN:24322091)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.1, pp.15-27, 2016 (Released:2019-02-15)
参考文献数
22
被引用文献数
1

The aim of this study was to compare the following aspects between junior- and senior-generation athletes to obtain basic data for future nutritional support activities for athletes, such as education on supplements and nutrition: the awareness of anti-doping; the type of supplements used; the frequency, purpose, and effects of use; the sources of information and access; and the inclination to buy. Although no association was found between dietary consciousness and generation, the awareness of anti-doping was lower in junior athletes. Differences between the two generations were also noted in the type of supplements used, the frequency and subjective effects of use, the source of information and access, and the inclination to buy. Therefore, generation-suited approaches should be considered for the education of elite athletes on supplements and nutrition.
著者
衣笠 泰介 児島 雄三郎
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.5, pp.44-52, 2020 (Released:2020-04-26)
参考文献数
35

The uniqueness of Paralympic sport or para-sport is evident in the practical tasks necessary for athletes with physical disabilities to participate in para-sport and to continue to being involved. Classification is also an unique system to promote para-sport participation by minimizing the impact of impairment on the outcome of competition. Thus, the inclusive and quality participation framework is needed, and the classification system is the integral part of the process of athlete development in para-sport. The aim of the study was to conduct an environmental scan in para-sport and discuss talent identification and development for Japanese Paralympic athletes. The National Talent Identification and Development (NTID) program in Olympic sport was strategically implemented by Japan Sport Council (JSC) in 2012 as a new national project to identify, confirm, and develop pathways of medal potential athletes. Before implementing the NTID program in para-sport, the 3C’s (Customer, Company, and Competitor) model was used as a marketing tool to analyze the current sporting environment in para-sport. Based on the current analysis, a biological and inclusive approach was taken in NTID by considering sports science testing and classification for para sports etc. Ten athletes were identified by National Federations from 56 participants over 2 years from 2017 to 2018, and they are currently aiming to become future medalists. Ultimately, NTID is an entry point to high performance sport and is a part of whole of the athlete development pathway for Japanese Paralympic athletes. In future, JSC will continue to work on talent identification and development programs with key stakeholders by integrating Olympic sport and para-sport to promote participation and increase the talent pool in para-sport.
著者
長坂 聡子 橋本 秀紀 坂本 静男 田口 素子
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Sports Science in Elite Athlete Support (ISSN:24322091)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.1, pp.45-54, 2016 (Released:2019-02-15)
参考文献数
20

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of postexercise carbonated high-carbohydrate beverage (Carbonated Trial: CT) compared with non-carbonated high-carbohydrate beverage (Non-Carbonated Trial: NCT) on gastrointestinal (GI) problems and physiological indexes during 4 hours of recovery period in athletes. Eight Japanese collegiate athletes (age : 21±1yr ; height : 170.8±6.0cm ; body weight(BW) : 68.70±8.29kg ; percent body fat : 11.7±2.7%) participated in the cross-over designed study. Immediately after the exhaustive exercise, subjects consumed 3.5ml/kg BW of 1) water, 2) high-carbohydrate beverage : NCT (1.8gCHO/kg BW/h), and 3) carbonated high-carbohydrate beverage : CT (1.8gCHO/kg BW/h) every 30 min during 4 hours of recovery period. No difference was observed in blood concentration of glucose, insulin, free fatty acid, and subjective GI problems between CT and NCT. However the rate of vomiting was significantly higher in the NCT compared with CT (p < 0.05). These results suggest that ingesting carbonated beverage during recovery period may help digestion and absorption in the stomach of athletes.
著者
飯塚 太郎 平野 加奈子 烏賀陽 真未子
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Sports Science in Elite Athlete Support (ISSN:24322091)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.2, pp.21-29, 2017 (Released:2019-02-15)
参考文献数
12
被引用文献数
1

In 2006, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) changed the scoring system in badminton to a 21 points × 3 games rally-point scoring system, intending to shorten the duration of matches. However, as the match duration in recent international tournaments is once again increasing, BWF is considering making further changes to the scoring system. In this paper, we examine the changes in match duration in international tournaments since the new scoring system was implemented in 2006. This analysis was performed by comparing the duration of matches from twelve Superseries tournaments during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games qualification period and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games qualification period. As a result, it was found that the durations of the matches for the Superseries tournaments during the latter period had significantly increased from the former period. A further analysis was conducted to compare match characteristics between the Japan Open Superseries in 2007 and 2015, held during the Beijing and Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games qualification periods, respectively. It was shown that rally time in men’s and women’s singles events and rest time in all events were significantly longer in Japan Open 2015 as compared to 2007. Therefore, it is suggested that the increase in rest time as well as rally time were associated with longer duration of matches in Superseries tournaments during the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games qualification period.
著者
土屋 裕睦 秋葉 茂季 衣笠 泰介 杉田 正明
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.7, pp.13-22, 2021 (Released:2021-08-25)
参考文献数
13

The Intelligence and Scientific Support team of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) surveyed all JOC-Athletes Targeted for Olympic High Performance (n=995) on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020. The athletes responded to a web-based questionnaire. This study analyzed psychological stress responses and communication status from questionnaire data collected from identical participants using similar methods to the JOC Athlete Survey Part-1 (Sugita et al., 2021). Results indicated that summer sports athletes had significantly higher stress responses than winter sports athletes. Moreover, the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) score suggested that the proportion of summer sports athletes suffering from psychological distress (K6≧13) exceeded 10%. Mental health of summer sports athletes might have deteriorated due to the psychological impact of postponing the Tokyo 2020 Games. The stress response and mental health scores were positively correlated with stressors and negatively correlated with stress coping ability (Sense of Coherence: SOC). We speculate that reducing stressors associated with self-restraint and improving individual athletes' SOC might reduce stress responses and maintain or improve their mental health. Furthermore, the lack of communication between the athletes and their teammates and the coaches was indicated, especially during the state of emergency. Therefore, more holistic support activities for providing psychological support to Japanese elite athletes with mental health concerns using communication technologies, including videos and web conferences, might be required in the future.
著者
原 樹子 立 正伸 横澤 俊治 平野 裕一
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
JAPANESE JOURNAL of ELITE SPORTS SUPPORT (ISSN:21888183)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.1, pp.21-31, 2008 (Released:2019-09-04)
参考文献数
19

本研究では,スクワットジャンプの動作初期の股関節角度の違いが跳躍高に与える影響について検討し,体力測定や競技の現場に役立つ知見を提示することを目的とした.被験者にマットスイッチ上で,3種の股関節初期角度(個人が至適と考える任意の角度:SJV,最大伸展角度:SJL,最小伸展角度:SJS)からジャンプを行わせ,同時に矢状面より画像を撮影し,跳躍高と動作初期の下肢関節角度を求めた.股関節の初期角度はSJL,SJV,SJSそれぞれ91.6±13.3 ,70.0±19.5,49.7±11.0°であり,有意差が見られたのはSJL>SJS,SJV>SJS,SJL>SJVであった.跳躍高はSJL,SJV,SJSそれぞれ0.34±0.05 m,0.37±0.04 m,0.40±0.06 mであり,有意差が見られたのはSJL<SJS(17.6%増加),SJV<SJS(8.1%増加),SJL<SJV(8.8%増加)であった.被験者の任意の股関節初期角度(SJV;70.0±19.5°)はSJSとSJLのほぼ中間であった.以上の結果,股関節の初期角度を個人が至適と考える任意の角度ではなく,可能な限り小さくするほうが,跳躍高が増加することがわかった.
著者
高橋 佐江子 笹代 純平 清水 怜有 鈴木 章 高嶋 直美 堀田 泰史 久々知 修平 深見 和矢 中嶋 耕平 奥脇 透
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.10, pp.11-23, 2022 (Released:2022-05-22)
参考文献数
24

In order to investigate the effect of sports activities restriction during the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function among athletes, this study compared the physical measurements of athletes from immediately after lifting the restriction of activities with their measurements after returning to competition. The subjects were twenty-nine Japanese top-level athletes (male: 14, female: 15). Measurements of the upper limbs, trunk, and lower limbs were performed from the viewpoint of injury prevention. The results showed that in female athletes, the upper limb functions of external rotation at maximum elevation and scapular adduction, and lower limb muscle power and muscle mass were significantly improved after returning to competition compared to immediately after the lifting of restrictions. There was no significant difference observed in the trunk measurements of both male and female athletes. In the future, these results will be useful in conditioning athletes if sports activities are once again restricted.
著者
衣笠 泰介 藤原 昌 和久 貴洋 Gulbin Jason
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Sports Science in Elite Athlete Support (ISSN:24322091)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.3, pp.15-26, 2018 (Released:2019-02-15)
参考文献数
25
被引用文献数
3

Talent identification & development (TID) has been positioned as an important measure of sport policy from the viewpoint of high performance sport. TID at the national level has been evolving in various countries including United Kingdom (UK) and Australia. Japan Sport Council (JSC) currently supports three TID models throughout the entire country: multi-sports, target sports, and transfer sports. A local TID (LTID) project on the multi-sports model was first introduced in Fukuoka prefecture in 2004. After 13 years, the LTID project has been expanded to 26 prefectures. The Japanese National TID (NTID) programme was strategically implemented by JSC in 2012 as a new national project. NTID provides opportunities and choices toward talented local athletes to create various Olympic and Paralympic pathways for potential medallists. Many countries establishing sustainable athlete development pathways highlight the need to continue being innovative and evidence-based in the approach to ensure that Japan stays at the front of this rapidly evolving field in high performance sport.
著者
衣笠 泰介 舩先 康平 藤原 昌 Elissa Morley Jason Gulbin
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.4, pp.127-140, 2019 (Released:2019-11-15)
参考文献数
62
被引用文献数
1

After the literature review, there are various models of athlete development pathway, but the international framework, FTEM (Foundation, Talent, Elite, Mastery), is a useful framework for understanding the stages of athlete development from grassroots to the podium with practical application by National Federations (NFs). We propose an inclusive and evidence-informed framework “The Japanese FTEM”. The unique framework is applicable nationally to the whole of sport for bridging the gap between theory and practice of athlete development by taking into account the cultural and social context in Japan. The Japanese FTEM is an inclusive and evidence-informed framework in which sport and athlete development are integrated. It can be used as a guide for practitioners of athlete development such as NFs to co-design a sport-specific mid- to long-term development plan for sustainable success.
著者
平野 加奈子 飯塚 太郎 烏賀陽 真未子
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Sports Science in Elite Athlete Support (ISSN:24322091)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.2, pp.1-9, 2017 (Released:2019-02-15)
参考文献数
4

This paper describes the support using match videos that was provided for the Japanese national badminton team in preparation for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. In order to help coaches and players effectively strategize for their matches, we provided them with match videos and match analysis data. The purpose of the match analysis was categorized as follows: (1) to define the play tendencies of opponents, and (2) to evaluate the performances of Japanese players for further training. Additionally, match videos were provided to the coaches and players through video streaming technology so that they could easily access them anytime. We suggest that these support assisted the coaches and players in preparing for their matches, especially in the decision-making process of formulating strategies.
著者
山下 大地 西牧 未央 長尾 秀行 池田 道生 沼田 幹雄 井上 謙二 西口 茂樹
出版者
独立行政法人 日本スポーツ振興センター国立スポーツ科学センター
雑誌
Journal of High Performance Sport (ISSN:24347299)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.6, pp.33-43, 2020

Wrestlers are categorized into a series of weight classes to ensure fair competition. Since the implementation of new rules in January 2018, weight categories and the timings of weigh-ins have changed. The purpose of the study was to establish baseline physical profiles, such as body composition, muscle strength, power, and endurance for Japanese elite freestyle wrestlers in each of the new weight classes. We collected a total of 242 data points from 70 elite Japanese male freestyle wrestlers at 14 training camps over two years. Body composition measurements, one-repetition maximum tests (bench press, parallel back squat, one-handed dumbbell snatch, and weighted chinup) and muscle endurance tests (pull-up) were performed. Body fat percentages for wrestlers in the 86-kg class or below were from 9.1% to 11.6%, whereas body fat percentages for wrestlers in the 92-, 97-, and 125-kg classes were 14.0 ± 3.5, 19.8 ± 6.9, and 26.6 ± 3.4%, respectively. This result suggests that the wrestlers in the heavier weight classes have a higher capacity to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, which is essential if they improve strength and power. Absolute muscle strength and power performance tended to increase with heavier classes (the major results were as follows: 1RM bench press: 88.0 ± 13.0 kg in the 57-kg class and 142.0 ± 13.0 kg in the 125-kg class), whereas these relative values tended to decrease with heavier classes. Muscle endurance performance tended to decrease with heavier classes (the pull-up test: 23.8 ± 1.5 repetitions in the 61-kg class and 10.0 ± 5.4 repetitions in the 125-kg class). This study provides baseline data that can be used in the prescription of individual training programs for wrestlers, assessing areas of strength and weakness, and developing the wrestler's technical-tactical strategies.