大学スポーツの日米比較 ―日本の大学スポーツには何が必要か―

抄録

There are many differences between U. S. College sports and Japanese College sports.

America is a nation of sports I think. Children touch basketball or football from infancy, and have time to watch sports with their family.

College sports is the highest peak of amateur sports in America. But now, people say that college sports is a matter of business.

University authorities are eager to get skilful coaches and outstanding student-athletes. For that reason, it is important to show how splendid are the facilities, equipment and scholarship in the university concerned. And superior staff are needed by the Athletic department.

Athletic department. Student—athletes are helped by the organization of the athletic department.

Each university athletic department is generalized by the NCAA.

This does not happen in Japanese college sports. Japanese student-athlete have to do everything by themselves. There is no pro coach and no pro trainer. So student staff fill a very important position for the team.

Sports activities need a lot of money. In America, the cost is paid by the university. But it is not like that in Japan.

Why is there this difference between the two nations. It is because of the difference in the general idea of sports I think.

There are many problems with college sports in America. But we should learn from America the systematic management of college sports.

And Japanese college sports need to develop contact with local people through sports.