Faculty introduction

NOMURA Teruo 野村 照夫
  • Specially-appointed Professor
  • Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Faculty Profile
Research Field

Biomechanics, Sports high performance science, Physical and health education

Affiliated Academic Societies

Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences,
Japan Society of Sciences in Swimming and Water Exercise,
Japan Society of Coaching Studies

Courses Taught

Theory of Health ＆Sports
Swimming and Aqua Fitness
Academic Writing
Mathematical Practices

Academic Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (Kyoto Institute of Technology)

Brief Biography

Univ. of Tsukuba_ School of P.E. (1977-1981), Univ. of Tsukuba_ Grad. School of P.E. (1981-1983), Osaka Inst. of Tech. _Assistant to Lecturer (1983-1989), Kyoto Inst. of Tech _Associate Professor to Professor (1989-2024), Kyoto Inst. of Tech. _Professor meritus (2024-now),
Japan Swimming Federation_Chairperson of Scientific Committee(2003-2013), Japan Society of Sciences in Swimming and Water Exercise_Chairperson (2021-2025), Kyoto City Board of Education_School Crisis Management Specialist (2015-2023), Japan Society of Coaching Studies_International Committee Chairperson (2023-2025), Japan Sport Association_Coach Developer (2019-Now), Japan Swimming Federation_ Performance Development Coaches Committee Member (2023-Now)

Achievements and Awards

Japan Amateur Sports Association/Japanese Olympic Committee 100th Anniversary Commemorative Project Merit Award (2011). Japan Swimming Federation Merit Award (2011). The 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Excellence Award in the Specialized Area of ​​Coaching and Training (2016). The 28th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Coaching Studies, Outstanding Presentation Award (2017).

Research Overview

Quantification and analysis of physical movement phenomena related to health and sports

List of Researches
Research Keywords

Biomechanics, Quantification of physical movement, Kinetics, Kinematics

Academic Papers

Teruo Nomura, Noriyuki Kida (2023) Ingenuity of analysis using AI for platform diving‌. Biomechanics and medicine in swimming 14:363-368.
Masae Ikeya、Takumi Jiroumaru、Hitomi Bunki、Noriyuki Kida、Teruo Nomura (2023) Effect of Specific Verbal Instructions on the Identification of Pain Location during a Passive Straight Leg Raise Test‌. Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 11(02):45-53.
Masae Ikeya, Takumi Jiroumaru, Hitomi Bunki, Michio Wachi, Noriyuki Kida, Teruo Nomura (2022) Effect of Verbal Instructions in Pain Assessment during a Passive Straight Leg Raise Test in People with Chronic Low Back Pain. Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 10:189-197.
Hideki Matsubara、Teruo Nomura、Noriyuki Kida (2022) A Study on Support Play in Soccer Games: Relationship between Player Positioning and Zone. Advances in Physical Education12(3):271-282.
Hideki Matsubara、Teruo Nomura、Noriyuki Kida (2022) A Study on Support Play in Soccer Games ― Relationship between the Distance from the Ball Carrier and the Number of Players. Advances in Physical Education 12(2):191-200.

Publications

S. Demura, S. Sato, T. Nomura, et.al (2016) Swimming and Water Exercise as Exercise Prescription in Health and Sport Sciences.

Message

Studying health and sports sciences is incredibly meaningful, as it supports people's physical and mental well-being and contributes to the realization of fulfilling lives. Through lectures and practical training, you will acquire specialized knowledge and skills. At times, you may encounter difficulties or hit walls, but these are proof of your growth. Let's achieve understanding and ability through small steps. As your self-efficacy increases, you will be able to approach learning proactively. By deeply understanding each piece of knowledge and refining your practical skills, you will grow together with your peers into professionals who can support the health of many people in the future. Furthermore, encounters and interactions with colleagues who hold diverse values offer abundant opportunities for significant personal growth. I hope that your passionate desire to support people's smiles and health will push you forward and inspire your enthusiasm for learning.

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