Next-Generation Digital Sport 'Cyber KASSEN' Conducted in Physical Education Class at Kamiyama Marugoto Kosen

On May 8, 2026, the All Japan SASSEN Association provided a class using the next-generation digital sport 'Cyber KASSEN' as part of the physical education curriculum at Kamiyama Marugoto Kosen in Tokushima Prefecture.

The class was conducted to explore the feasibility of introducing 'digital sports'—where participants move their bodies while experiencing technology—into the school's physical education program, which already includes e-sports in its syllabus. Cyber KASSEN was introduced as a new sport that combines real physical movements with digital scoring.

Two 90-minute classes were held. In the first, students used Cyber KASSEN sensor devices and foam swords to experience standard gameplay. In the second, students modified rules to account for differences in physical ability and age. Recreation-based quick-response challenges that do not require wearing sensors were also conducted.

Cyber KASSEN is a team-based digital sport where participants wear sensor devices and target opponents using foam swords. Digital scoring enhances game mechanics and fairness, providing opportunities for students to learn strategy, decision-making, and communication in an educational setting. The All Japan SASSEN Association plans to continue collaborating with educational institutions to promote its use in PE classes, inquiry-based learning, career education, and STEAM education.