Abstract
In preparation for the 79th National Sports Festival, the Shiga Prefecture Athletic Performance Improvement Headquarters established a committee to provide medical and scientific support for athletes and coaches, and has carried out its activities for more than 10 years. This report outlines the activities of the committee’s Sports Science Division. The division has provided (1) nutritional support for athletes, (2) psychological support for athletes, (3) support for the measurement of physical fitness and athletic performance in junior athletes, and (4) individualized support for elite athletes. These activities have been highly evaluated by both athletes and coaches and are regarded as having played an important role in achieving the overall championship titles in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Continued discussion is required to sustain these activities in the future.
