2018 Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 95-98
【Background】 In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of students who enter an institution wanting to become a sports trainer and with the aim of acquiring a qualification. However, many schools have not been able to provide education that can meet their needs. We established the Students’ Department of the Nippon Medical Trainers’ Team （NITT）, in an endeavor to implement the qualification acquisition and improvement in student motivation in regard to lessons that practical on-site education brings about.
【Purpose】Improving student motivation through hands-on field education.
【Method】 We invited students who are interested in sports trainer activities and established the NITT Students’ Department. We dispatched students to the sites of NITT-affiliated organization as interns. Also, we created and implemented a program by an external top trainer. Further, we conducted a questionnaire using the same five-step scale before and after the activity and compared them.
【Results】Of the four items in the questionnaire, there was no change in the qualification acquisition. Evaluation of the other three items （classroom study, practical skill lessons, and learning time） all increased.
【Conclusion】 Practical on-site education improved the students’ motivation in regard to ordinary lessons.
