1st Part (2008 research grant giver research findings report)
| 1. Shingo Saburi (commissioned) assistant | Abstract Visibility analysis on the combination of letter color and background color |
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| 2. Department of Health Science lecturer Hiroshi Tatsumi | Abstract Examination of the care-giving burden and related factors of care-givers who look after chronic aphasia patients at home ～Zarit Preliminary study report using the Japanese version (J-ZBI) care-giving burden scale～ |
| 3. Department of Health and Nutrition assistant Mika Mochizuki | Abstract Functional analysis of metabolites in the body in antioxidant food agents |
2nd Part (Research and educational activities report)
| 1. Department of Health Science professor Kou Osawa | Abstract Health education through non-smoking activities"Passive smoking prevention campaign" trial |
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| 2. Department of Health and Nutrition professor Eiko Sakai and students | Abstract Making Shokuiku(food education)bento with the cooperation of industry, government and academia by students |
1st Part (2009 research grant giver research findings report) Chair: Graduate School of Health Studies professor Kou Osawa
1.Department of Health Science assistant Miyuki Okuda
| Abstract | The results of health education personal interviews on covert student obesity |
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| Speech content | In 2008 we measured the body composition of student volunteers from our university, and found that 40% were covertly obese. The covert obese are those who look normal and have a normal BMI (weight (kg) / height (m)2), but whose body fat percentage exceeds the normal range (men ≧ 20%, women ≧ 30%). They are thus described as "normal weight obese". There are reports that young covert obese patients have poorer serum parameters than normal controls, which is suggested to be related to dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis later on in life. In 2009 we focused on covert obese people, and examined the health education intervention (personal interviews). Health education was conducted with a registered dietitian, and we measured body composition using a pedometer. Exercises (Ex) were performed over a six-month period. We also conducted a questionnaire survey on dietary habits. We did not observe any increase in the results of the pedometer and Ex, even after health education intervention guidance. However, when we compared these results to 2008 when we did not carry out intervention guidance, an increase in awareness of body composition was suggested. |
2.Department of Health Science Assistant Professor Masakazu Naito
| Abstract | The objectives and methods of an investigative study regarding incorporated NPOs [Remark 3] in comprehensive community sports clubs. |
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| Purpose and method of research | The objective was to examine what kind of effect incorporated NPOs have on comprehensive community sports clubs (abbreviated as comprehensive SC). At the current stage it is difficult to assess whether knowledge has been accumulated on comprehensive SCs and incorporated NPOs. Accordingly, we started our preliminary investigation by conducting qualitative research through interviews. We then carried out a quantitative survey through a questionnaire based on these interviews. |
| Preliminary Investigation | We conducted semi-structured interviews with 5 comprehensive SCs and incorporated NPOs in Aichi prefecture. Incorporated NPOs are an important management issue for comprehensive SCs, and it was suggested that understanding the NPOs was important. |
| Current Investigation | We conducted a mail-based questionnaire on comprehensive SCs with incorporated NPOs throughout the whole country. The results of the investigation showed that incorporated NPOs have a large effect on the management of comprehensive SCs, and bring about changes in the clubs. On the other hand, not all issues could be solved by incorporating an NPO. |
2nd part (Research and educational activities reports) Chair: Department of Health and Nutrition professor Sachiko Izawa
1.Department of Health Science lecturer Hiroshi Suito
| Abstract | Volunteer activity initiatives |
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| Speech content | In the Department of Health Science, students carry out health promotion and sports (including recreational activities) volunteer activities for communities and local residents using the knowledge and skills they have acquired. The main objective of these volunteer activities is for students to gain work experience for the benefit of the community and society. By participating in volunteer activities, students make use of the knowledge and skills they have learned in lessons, and are able to carry out practical guidance for ordinary people. As a student one can also experience various careers, these may become appealing during their employment search. Furthermore, through volunteer activities students have the chance to meet people outside of university. Networks built up outside university become an asset, and are definitely useful for the students themselves later on in life. We are thus reporting on the content of volunteer activities carried out by students of the Department of Health Science. |
2.Department of Psychology associate professor Junko Hatta
| Abstract | Considering the well-being of the elderly |
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| Speech content | In recent years, successful aging or a feeling of contentment in old age has received focus, but what individuals actually consider to be contentment is subjective. In this research, our aim was to shed light on the characteristics of psychosomatic functions and daily life (psychologically, physically, and as regards diet and leisure activities) of elderly people who maintain decent adaptability and feel content. We looked at participants of resident check-ups for many years in town Y, and saw differences between the elderly who felt content and those who did not in terms of psychological functions, physical functions, dietary conditions and leisure activities in the results of our continuous research. When observed generally, we saw a high correlation between the subjective sense of contentment and continuous activity including verbal, social, planning and novel elements. From this, we considered that the key to achieve successful aging was waiting for the chance to interact with people, sharing emotional experiences, and having the creativity and the strength to perform these things continuously. |
Report of 2nd Symposium(Tiba)
A little under 30 Psychological and Physical Science faculty staff and fixed-term researchers from the Research Institute took part in this symposium, which was adjourned successfully just after 3:30pm. The photos below are from that event.
