Abstract
The purpose of this study was, first of all, to extract the articles from “Taiikukakyouiku” by means of the key words and analyze them.
Secondly, the concept and structure of “life long sports” appeared in the articles were summarized. Then, it was found that the concept and the structure of “life long sports” of articles had been patterned.
Sixty-six articlese were extracted in the periodical published from 1973 to 1999 in which “life long learning, ” “life long physical education, ” “life long sports” were used as key words. The article used the term “life long physical education” was only one volumes, on the contrary, the articles used the term “life long sports” were 57 volumes. The term “life long sports” was used from early time in Japan.
The concept of “life long sports” was classified into two categories.
1. Standpoint which life and environment were enhanced throughout life were requested.
2. Standpoint which the ability of autonomy and communications were requested.
The term originated from “sports for all” and “community sports, ” and then settled to “life long sports”. The reason was said to change the implication of the term from quantitative one to qualitative one. Further, the change also implies the shift from “life long physical education” to “life long sports.”
This study will be helpful for understanding of the concept and structure of “life long sports” in Japan.
