learning and curriculum

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Learning

Learning in the Department of Health Science

4 year steps

1Annual
To learn about food and health
acquire basic academic skills
2Annual
Knowledge as a nutritionist
Acquire practical skills
3Annual
Belong to a laboratory
Deepen your expertise
4Annual
Conduct research on an interesting topic
Compile as graduation research

Areas of specialization that can be learned

health and food
``Nutrition,'' ``Eating behavior and food education,'' ``Food functionality,'' ``Food development theory,'' etc.
health and beauty
"Cosmetics (skin care, makeup, cosmetic ingredients, etc.)", "Pharmacology of food and cosmetics", "Psychology of food and cosmetics", etc.
health and exercise
“Health Management and Sports Medicine,” “Sports Nutrition Seminar,” “Sports Training Theory Seminar,” etc.

Power gained through learning

  • Expert knowledge and practical skills as a nutritionist
  • Discovering issues related to health and nutrition
  • Logical thinking ability to solve problems
  • power to collaborate
Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum

Learn about health scientifically and acquire expertise that suits your career path.

In the first year, students take courses to acquire basic skills in preparation for studying health professionally. We are enriching basic subjects so that as the school year progresses, students are able to acquire a high degree of specialization and advance to the next level. From the second year onwards, students will mainly take specialized lecture subjects and experimental practical training subjects related to diet and nutrition. In the third year, students participate in off-campus practical training, where they acquire the manners of a working adult, develop comprehensive practical skills as a dietitian, such as discovering issues and utilizing specialized knowledge.
In addition, throughout all grades, we offer health design subjects to help students acquire a wide range of knowledge in order to understand health scientifically, and students can hone their expertise by taking these courses according to their interests and future goals. In the fourth year, students choose a research lab that interests them from a variety of fields and compile it as their graduation research.
Health Design Department Curriculum
*1. This course is only available to those who wish to obtain a home economics teacher's license. *2. Only those who wish to obtain a health and physical education teaching license can take this course. *Course names are subject to change.

Topics Feel the current state of the department

Pursuing deliciousness by analyzing data.

"Science and Evaluation of Taste" is a class that analyzes the deliciousness of foods chemically and physically. Changes caused by food preparation operations and storage time are quantified through instrumental measurements and sensory evaluations. By utilizing this data, it becomes possible to pursue the deliciousness of food. In addition to the knowledge and skills essential to food development, you will also acquire communication skills through group work.
Department of Health Science_01_DeliciousnessThis course is also required to qualify for the Food Specialist exam.

Learn the effects of makeup comprehensively.

In ``Cosmetic Science B,'' students will scientifically learn about the characteristics of chemicals used in cosmetics such as lipstick and mascara. In the process of applying makeup to their faces, students will understand that colors, textures, shapes, and three-dimensional effects create optical illusions and change the impression of their appearance. You will also learn about the psychological effects that create subjective or objective attraction and change interpersonal communication.
Department of Health Science_02_Science of MakeupWhile applying makeup, we also capture the shape and characteristics of your face.

Acquire the ability to think about body makeup.

In "Power Exercise," you will learn the basic theory of anerobic (anaerobic) exercise and aerobic (aerobic) exercise. Exercises set to music involve using steps and trampolines. Furthermore, by learning about strength training, you will eventually learn and practice body shaping methods that suit your individual physical strength. This subject is also required for qualification to become a health and exercise instructor.
Department of Health Science_03_Power ExerciseThere are also plenty of practical events such as aerobic dance exercises.

She will study abroad for 15 weeks while also obtaining qualifications as a nutritionist.

A unique feature of our department is that even if you use the "15 Week Boston Program," you can obtain your nutritionist qualification in 4 years. In Boston, you can choose classes according to your interests while receiving generous support from local staff. There are also plenty of opportunities to interact with local people outside of school, so you can expand your horizons while experiencing American culture, which is different from Japan.
Department of Health Science_04_BostonStudents awarded certificates of completion of the ``15 Week Boston Program.''
Project

Project-based learning

Showa Women's University conducts project-based learning in which students use their specialized knowledge to come up with solutions to problems that have no answers.
The department incorporates project-based learning in classes, exercises, and seminars.
Questions without answers
Utilizing our expertise
think of a solution
Project
  • Let's spread Myanmar coffee
  • sports events
  • H(health)&B(beauty) menu recipe suggestion
Graduation Theses

Graduation thesis

Graduation research theme example

  • Investigation of a new osteosarcoma treatment method using the food ingredient apigenin
  • Regarding the possibility that refeeding after 16-hour fasting induces cell death through the CHOP pathway
  • Effect of ascorbic acid on collagen gel contractile activity of fibroblasts
  • Effect of chocolate intake on fatigue after typing work
  • Relationship between awareness of own body image and desire to lose weight and weight loss behavior among female college students
  • Research on the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on human decision-making tendencies
*Excerpt from 2023 graduation thesis