Nihon I-sen Enables Students to Obtain 'Health Exercise Practical Instructor' Qualification in Judo Therapy Department – Accredited as a Training School by the Health and Physical Fitness Foundation

Nihon I-sen (Shinjuku, Tokyo; Principal: Mitsumasa Kishimoto), operated by Keishin Gakuen Educational Corporation (Shinjuku, Tokyo; Chairman: Mitsutoshi Kobayashi), has been accredited as a 'Health Exercise Practical Instructor Training School' for fiscal year 2026 by the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Health and Physical Fitness Foundation (accreditation period: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028). This enables students in the Judo Therapy Department (day and evening divisions) to aim for obtaining the Health Exercise Practical Instructor qualification in addition to the eligibility to take the National Judo Therapist Examination upon graduation.

■ Background / History of Qualification Acquisition

With the progression of a super-aging society, the demand for human resources responsible for disease prevention and health promotion is rapidly increasing. Judo therapists are professionals specializing in bones, joints, and muscles, active in medical and sports settings. In recent years, expectations have been rising for practitioners with exercise guidance knowledge and qualifications, not only from the perspective of 'treatment' but also 'prevention' and 'health maintenance.'

To meet these social needs, our school has promoted the acquisition of this training school accreditation.

■ What is a Health Exercise Practical Instructor?

The Health Exercise Practical Instructor is a qualification certified by the Health and Physical Fitness Foundation. As a specialist who provides practical guidance on exercise programs aimed at preventing and improving lifestyle-related diseases, they can be active in a wide range of fields including medical institutions, fitness facilities, and nursing care facilities. Combining this with the knowledge of a Judo therapist enables the provision of more comprehensive healthcare.

■ Accreditation Details

・Training School Name: Nihon I-sen
・Target Department: Judo Therapy Department, Day and Evening Divisions
・Accreditation Period: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028
・Accrediting Organization: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Health and Physical Fitness Foundation

■ Overview of Keishin Gakuen Educational Corporation

Keishin Gakuen Educational Corporation
Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo
Chairman: Mitsutoshi Kobayashi
Established: 1974
Website URL: https://keishin-group.jp/

■ About Nihon I-sen

Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo
Principal: Mitsumasa Kishimoto
Departments: Judo Therapy Department, Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department
Features:
・Acquisition of highly specialized skills and solid knowledge as a vocational education institution
・Individualized optimized learning through the proprietary learning system 'KEISHIN.net'
・Selection of diverse seminars tailored to individual future prospects
・Website URL: https://www.nihonisen.ac.jp/

* 'KEISHIN.net' is a trademark of Keishin Gakuen Educational Corporation.