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Life Skills Training Program Announcement of recruitment for the 5th period: Learn “techniques to bring out the best in yourself” both in competition and in your career

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[Life Skills Training Program] Announcement of recruitment for the 5th period: Learn “techniques to bring out the best in yourself” both in competition and in your career ​
Japan Athletics Federation Press release: November 5, 2024 [Life Skills Training Program] Announcement of recruitment for the 5th period: Learn “techniques to bring out the best in yourself” both in competition and in your career
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The federation will implement the “Life Skills Training Program” (5th period) to improve the performance and achieve career independence for track and field athletes who continue to challenge the top positions in Japan and the world. Through this program, we not only improve our competitive abilities as top athletes, but also produce people who can play an active role in stages other than competition, and we hope that the leaders born from track and field will brighten the sports world and society in the future. We are looking for contestants who support this goal and have a strong desire to participate. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games held this summer, Daiki Yanagida (Toyo University), a fourth-year student, participated in the men’s 4x100m relay, Ayane Yanai (Ritsumeikan University) participated in the mixed race-walking relay, and Toyota, a third-year student, participated in the men’s 4 x 100m relay. Many students are also active in competitions, with Kane (Keio University) participating in the men’s 400m hurdles and second-term student Joseph Nakajima (Fujitsu) participating in the men’s 400m/4x400m relay. Masu. *For details on the program overview, application qualifications, and entry method, please refer to the application guidelines below. >>Life skills training program recruitment requirements
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/files/upload/202411/05_114830.pdf >>Life skills training special site https://www.jaaf.or.jp/lst/ Introducing program reports, student interviews, and more! Special lecturer Doctor of Sports Psychology Tsutomu Fuse Doctor of Sports Psychology. Representative of the NPO Life Skills Development Association. Researcher at Keio University Sports Medicine Research Center. Using cutting-edge sports psychology, he works on building organizations and teams, improving individual performance, etc. He led the Waseda University Rugby Club, Keio University Baseball Club, and Toin Gakuen High School Rugby Club to become the best in Japan. Toin Gakuen High School Rugby Club graduates have produced leaders who are successful in university and society, with five students serving as university captains during the same period. Studied under Dr. Gould, a world authority on sports psychology, and earned a doctorate in sports psychology. While attending school, he conducted research and consulting for the U.S. Olympic team, NFL, and NHL. Training program ▶ General lectures (4 times in total from December to March) General lecture by lecturer Fuse on the theme of life skills training ▶ Group coaching (first session in December, then conducted until March) Group coaching led by Fuse instructor ▶ Individual coaching (conducted once per person in the second half of the program) Individual coaching by instructor Fuse ▶ Others All 4 lecture themes 1. Top athletes’ “how to use goals” “Double goal” “Vertical comparative thinking” “CS balance” Learn how to not only set goals, but also how to use them to the fullest. Instead of comparing yourself to others, always compare your best state to your current state, and understand how to maintain a balance between challenge (C) and skill (S) to reach your best. Lecture individual work group work presentation reflection initiative theme setting 2. 5 characteristics common to Olympic medalists “Peaking” “Optimism” “Intrinsic Motivation” “Perfectionism” “Automatism” We will share the thinking methods common to those who reach the top, and through workshops, we will recognize the gap between our current selves and our ideal selves. At the same time, I realize that it’s not just about competition. Lecture individual work group work presentation reflection initiative theme setting 3. 5 steps of self-determination ability to create flow “Extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation” “Cognitive evaluation theory” Learn how to motivate yourself to maximize your potential. Recognize the source of your current energy and think about what you can do to further increase it. Students will also learn about cognitive evaluation to link tension in matches to performance. Lecture individual work group work presentation reflection initiative theme setting 4. “Acquisition thinking” that shows its power at important times “Acquisition type/Defense type” “Autotelic personality” Learn the acquisition-oriented thinking of athletes who produce results even when they are in a pinch. What habits are necessary to maintain a high level of CS balance and continue to produce results? Think about the power of autotelic personality and how to realize it. Lecture individual work group work
presentation reflection initiative theme setting 1.Program schedule 12/8 (Sunday) 1st general lecture 12/23-25 ​​(Mon-Wed) Group Coaching 1/19 (Sun) 2nd general lecture 2/8 (Sat) 3rd general lecture 3/15-16 (Sat-Sun) 4th general lecture 3/19-25 (Wednesday-Tuesday) Group coaching *Schedule may change *Click here for program details and reports for 2024 ▼ https://www.jaaf.or.jp/lst/#trep 2. Application qualifications [1] A person who spares no effort to bring out the best in himself as a competitor [2] Those who aim to balance work and sports activities after employment, and who are motivated to work at a company or contribute to society after retiring from competition. [3] Those who wish to work for a company and are motivated to give back to the world of athletics and sports in the future by using the experience and knowledge gained through their career at a company [4] As of November 2024, 1st to 4th year university students, 1st and 2nd year graduate students [5] Athletes registered with this federation who are at the level of winning the Japan Interscholastic Athletics Championships or participating in the Japan Championships are preferred 3.Course fee [1] The cost of the training program will be borne by the Federation. *However, if the applicant wishes to take a program other than that provided by this federation, he or she may be required to pay out of pocket. [2] The Federation shall bear the transportation expenses for face-to-face meetings, and if lodging and meals are required, the Federation shall arrange and bear the expenses. 4. Number of applicants About 6 people 5.Selection schedule Recruitment starts on Tuesday, November 5th ↓ Application deadline: November 15th (Friday) ↓ Interview from mid-November to late November ↓ Late November to early December: Student selection/guidance ↓ Sunday, December 8th Program starts Interview period [Format] An online interview will be conducted by the selection committee. Late November Detailed notification of student selection, guidance, etc. Guidance held in early December Program starts on Sunday, December 8th *For the first screening, a document screening will be conducted based on the application form. *Details such as selection interview time will be communicated later. Selection will not be held outside of the dates listed above. 6. How to enter [1] Profile entry Entry form: https://forms.gle/LbNRfw8UapL7YVLD6 [2] Submission of assignment Please write in 800 characters or less, “How am I growing through track and field? What kind of life do I want to have after my competitive career?” and submit it on the entry form (downloaded from the URL listed on the entry form). Please send to the secretariat address below. Japan Athletics Federation Secretariat E-mail: career@jaaf.or.jp [Application deadline] Must arrive by Friday, November 15, 2024 7. Notification of interview results The results of the selection interviews will be notified by email after all interviews are completed (around late November). 8.About personal information Applicants’ personal information will be used only to the extent necessary for conducting the selection process, and will be handled appropriately in accordance with the Federation’s personal information protection policy. 9.Contact for inquiries regarding this matter Please contact career@jaaf.or.jp. Inquiries are only accepted by email. ■Life skills training program 1st period participants Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25141/615/25141-615-2bdb914c6eae163d9267f77c71ec1ef0-2060×976.jpg ■Life skills training program 2nd period participants
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25141/615/25141-615-fc7d9f6b47ed2b5c106e2eb3af264d0d-1125×250.png *Affiliations are those at the time >>Life skills training program recruitment requirements
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/files/upload/202411/05_114830.pdf >>Life skills training special site https://www.jaaf.or.jp/lst/ Introducing program reports, student interviews, and more! ■Student interview Hijiri Fukushima: Talks about the skills he has put to use as a member of society and his experiences that have led to job hunting and competitions https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/17053/ Joseph Nakajima: Talks about the experience that led to his success and his thoughts for further advancement
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/17064/ Saki Kashihara:
Reconsidering who you want to be and taking a new step
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/17070/ Seiko Umeno: Looking back on the year she carried the Japanese flag at the Asian Championships, World Championships, and Asian Games, she talks about the changes that have occurred in her https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/19163/ ■Second life skills training program implementation report Part 1: How to set goals and use them to get closer to who you want to be. https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/15699/ Part 2 ~Characteristics common to Olympic medalists and actions to succeed~
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/15782/ Part 3: 5 steps of self-determination ability that creates flow
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/15833/ No. 4 ~ “Acquisition thinking” that shows its power at important times ~
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/15940/ 2nd term general event ~Use the life skills you have acquired in society~
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/15964/ ■Third Life Skills Training Program Implementation Report & Student Comments Part 1: The importance of goal setting and the strengths of top athletes at work. https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/17305/ Part 2 ~5 ​​characteristics common to Olympic medalists~
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/17538/ Part 3: The abilities of top athletes that can be utilized in society.
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/17562/ No. 4 ~ “Acquisition thinking” that shows its power at important times ~
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/17642/ ■4th Life Skills Training Program Implementation Report & Student Comments Part 1 ~About the principles and the importance of double goals that are practiced by organizations that achieve their desired results~
https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/19305/ Part 2 – The program’s first training camp! Five characteristics common to Olympic medalists ~ https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/19440/ Episode 3: The program’s first training camp! About the 5 steps of self-determination ability that creates flow ~ https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/19441/ No. 4 ~ “Acquisition thinking” that shows its power at important times ~ https://www.jaaf.or.jp/news/article/19648/

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