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As the only national university in Japan specializing in sports, NIFS works through the mediums of sport and physical activity to cultivate capable individuals possessing creativity and vitality characteristics essential to a healthy body and a balanced, harmonious mindset. The university works to contribute to the betterment of the nation's health as a whole, promote learning and culture in both Sport and the physical sciences, and form a healthy, active society. NIFS has adopted the following fundamental goals for education, research, social contributions, and globalization while continuing to work to gain the trust of a society increasingly and to win acclaim as a university with a unique defining character Through advanced education based on the latest research achievements in the fields of Sport, Health, and Budo, the Faculty of Physical Education aims to foster socially-oriented physical education leaders possessing top-level expertise, strong leadership, and exemplary practical and technical skills. The university seeks to develop individuals who are capable of assuming active roles within Japan and the international community through the teaching of sports, health sciences, and budo. The Graduate School of Physical Education aims to foster experts capable of developing and managing first-rate Sport and physical activity programs appropriate to individuals' needs and those who can support top athletes through science-based leadership and effective training methods. Drawing upon research achievements to date in Sport, Health, and Budo, NIFS aims to establish itself as a progressive research base for global sports innovation. In maximizing the technology and resources of its newly established Sports Performance Laboratory and looking ahead to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the university promotes practical research in the field of Sports Performance for the science-based support of students and top athletes. Also, NIFS seeks to develop and establish a support system under which all faculty members can conduct an interdisciplinary and comprehensive research. NIFS widely shares its educational research findings while operating as an open institution in offering the public opportunities for lifelong learning, access to educational research resources, and cooperation on a range of fronts. Furthermore, the university utilizes Sport and physical activity to promote continued advancements in Sport, Health, and Budo. NIFS promotes comprehensive study in the fields of Olympic, Paralympic, Japanese Sport, and Budo education. The university also endeavors to conduct leading research in Sports Performance, Sports Science, and Medicine. Through its ongoing efforts, NIFS seeks to establish itself as a global base for education and research. Young researchers and athletic coaches from Asian and other countries can come to deepen their insights through exchanges with students and professors. View full university

The Australian Institute of Fitness is the largest fitness training organization in Australia. We have campuses located in and around every major Australian city. We offer a range of courses and provide students with a choice of study modes. We also offer a comprehensive career assistance program, including access to Career Scouts, a fitness career website, plus invitations to our FIRE (Fitness Industry Recruitment Expos) Nights. We offer the industry's MOST recognized qualification in fitness and massage. Developed by subject-matter experts, in line with industry demands, and delivered by experienced, qualified professional educators, it's undisputedly the most fun and effective way to get THE fitness or massage qualification employers want. We have the highest number of employed graduates in the fitness industry, a dedicated Careers team (with access to over 1,300 Career Partners), regular Fitness Industry Recruitment Expos (F.I.R.E. Nights), and the largest number of listed jobs in the training sector. From the moment you walk in the door, you'll be immersed in a world-class learning environment. Campuses are purpose-built specifically for training fitness and massage professionals and include Skill Centres, fully-equipped massage treatment rooms, dedicated classrooms, and chill-out areas. That's just one of the reasons why our course experience is regularly rated at 9/10. Our online program achieves a graduation rate almost four times higher than the industry average. No matter what mode of study you choose, we offer extended Coach availability, free drop-in times on campus, regular fun-tutorials (scheduled opportunities to complete your assessments on campus with Coach guidance), and online and phone support. When six fitness enthusiasts came together through their passion for the industry, they integrated their unique and state-specific fitness training programs to form the first national fitness training provider in Australia in 1979. This became what we now know as the Australian Institute of Fitness in 2000. Since then, the Institute, as it is commonly known, has gone from strength to strength, substantially increasing the quality of training programs and the number of Master Trainers graduating and in employment. The Institute now trains more Personal Trainers than all other fitness industry training providers and offers courses in massage, nutrition, and business. View full university