UNIVAS Develops and Releases Training Videos to Strengthen Governance and Ensure Safe Environment in University Sports

The Japan University Sports Association (UNIVAS) has developed and released training videos for coaches titled "Mindset for University Sports Coaches" (5 videos) and for students titled "University Sports Safety and Security Training" (6 videos) to strengthen governance and promote a safe and secure environment in university sports.

In recent years, harassment, compliance violations, inappropriate organizational management, and serious accidents in university sports clubs have become social issues. Meanwhile, university sports are expected to play multifaceted roles, including not only improving athletic performance but also fostering students' character development, career building, and creating a safe and secure environment.

However, there has previously been no comprehensive training system for university sports stakeholders.

The newly developed training videos aim to help coaches and students involved in university sports acquire the knowledge and perspectives they need from their respective positions and enhance governance in university sports.

The released training videos were produced by NHK Educational, which has years of experience producing educational programs. They are structured based on scenarios that can occur in university sports settings, enabling coaches and student athletes to understand them as their own issues and put the learning into practice.

Planning and provided by: Japan University Sports Association (UNIVAS)

Production: NHK Educational Co., Ltd.

Training for Coaches: "Mindset for University Sports Coaches" (5 videos)

This training treats university sports as part of higher education and teaches coaches the knowledge and attitudes needed to support students as both athletic instructors and educators.

Main contents:

Role as University Education
Understand the social significance and educational value of university sports, and confirm the role and responsibilities of a coach.

Responsibilities of University Coaches
Understand the basics of governance and compliance in university sports and consider the roles and responsibilities required of coaches.

Accident Prevention and Emergency Response
Understand the duty of care and basics of safety management in university sports, and learn about the systems and actions needed for accident prevention and emergency response.

Fostering Student Autonomy
Consider the ideal coaching approach that fosters autonomy, needed to support the academic and career development of student athletes.

Three Risk Management
Learn about the importance of risk management required of coaches through understanding the rules and regulations necessary for proper operation of sports clubs.

You can learn the educational value of university sports, as well as the basic knowledge and attitudes required of modern university sports coaches regarding governance, safety management, and student support.

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Responsibilities of University Coaches / Accident Prevention and Emergency Response

Fostering Student Autonomy / Three Risk Management

Training for Students: "University Sports Safety and Security Training" (6 videos)

This training teaches student athletes the basic knowledge required to engage in athletic activities safely.

Participants will understand the basics of accident response and acquire practical knowledge and know-how to take appropriate action in the event of an accident. This also serves as an opportunity to recognize that safety management is something students should be proactively involved in.

Additionally, a video is provided to help understand issues unique to female athletes.

Main contents:

Basics of Accident Response - Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

CPR and AED - The 10 Minutes That Save Lives

Heat Stroke Prevention - Learn Effective Cooling

RICE Treatment - First Aid Immediately After Injury

First Aid for Trauma

Health Management Specific to Female Athletes

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Basics of Accident Response - Emergency Action Plan (EAP) / CPR and AED - The 10 Minutes That Save Lives

RICE Treatment - First Aid Immediately After Injury / Heat Stroke Prevention - Learn Effective Cooling

About "Mako-tore"

These videos can be taken on "Mako-tore" within the My UNIVAS platform provided by UNIVAS.

"Mako-tore" is a learning service where you can gain knowledge about integrity, social skills, and safety needed for university sports. It provides continuous learning opportunities for student athletes and coaches through videos, news, quizzes, etc.

■ Usage

Target: Students and stakeholders belonging to UNIVAS member universities and sports organizations

*Accessible from "My UNIVAS," the member online service provided by UNIVAS.

*Organizations wishing to join should contact the address below for consultation.

■ Fees

All basic functions are available for free.

◆ About UNIVAS

The Japan University Sports Association was established in March 2019 to promote university sports. It works to enhance the learning environment, create a safe and secure environment for sports, and improve the overall value of university sports.

https://univas.jp/

◆ About NHK Educational

Leveraging NHK's expertise in educational program production, NHK Educational specializes in content production in the field of "education and learning," producing approximately 10,000 TV and radio programs annually, mainly for NHK and NHK E-tele.

It also extends its knowledge of diverse educational content beyond broadcasting.

https://www.nhk-ed.co.jp/

UNIVAS aims to improve integrity in university sports by linking the smartphone app "Mako-tore" developed and provided by its partner NHK Educational with its member platform "My UNIVAS," thereby building a system that allows everyone involved in university sports to engage in sports activities in a safe and secure environment.