抄録
This review attempts to clarify the essence and perspective of Taiiku based on the results of analyses of general reviews in the Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences. The review comprises 5 parts: (1) an introduction, (2) a discourse on methodology, (3) general reviews in the journal from a humanities perspective, (4) analysis from a social sciences standpoint, and (5) examination from a medical-natural sciences viewpoint, followed by concluding remarks. The analysis suggests that Taiiku designates all bodily movement contributing to a corporeal and social base for human well-being, providing a foundation for more enlightened discussion on the essence and expansion of Taiiku and well-being.
