NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FITNESS AND SPORTS IN KANOYA

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FITNESS AND SPORTS IN KANOYA

鹿屋体育大学 (かのやたいいくだいがく) / NIFS

Updates

05 Nov 2024

Overview

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FITNESS AND SPORTS IN KANOYA

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1981

History	Link	Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link
Features	The National Institute of Fitness and Sports (NIFS) was established in 1981 in order to provide instruction and carry out research concerning the theory and practice of physical education, sports, and recreation, and to train creative and effective leaders in these areas who are highly educated and expertly skilled.
TEL
Email
Contact Info (for International Students)	International Exchange Section kyoumu2@nifs-k.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

School of Physical Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Physical Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	5	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	10
Office for Concluding Partnerships	International Exchange Section

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2024

Overall Income	2,143,361,937 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	56,187,007 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	38,595,828 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	61

842
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
7	835

768
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
2	766

74
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
5	69

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	Institutional Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2022)
Program Accreditation

Campus Location

Main Campus	Shiromizu Campus 1-Shiromizu-cho, Kanoya, Kagoshima Google Map Schools: School of Physical Education , Graduate School of Physical Education National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya (NIFS) is the only national university in Japan specializing in sports, which is located in the southern part of Japan, Kanoya city, Kagoshima. Surrounded by mountains and ocean, NIFS offers students perfect conditions both for studying and dedicating to competition. NIFS has established several sophisticated research facilities. Sports Performance Research Center is the newest one and has installed state-of-the-art equipment called a 50-m force platform systems. Those facilities support students’ academic activities and enhance their competitiveness. Moreover, in the Center for Water Sports and Science, located only 10 minutes by car from the campus, students can play marine sports such as canoe and wind surfing.
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students

Academic Support

Academic Support	Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system)
Cultural Experience Opportunities

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

Student dormitories	Monthly Fees in Yen: 17,800 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs Introductions from the university or university coop for part-time jobs Part-time jobs on campus; Others

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese Health Check Limited Medical Assistance Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services	Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available Link

Libraries

Libraries	NIFS Library

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication	In-house Journal Link