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Mizushima　Jun　

    Department of Health and Sports Sciences　Associate Professor
Last Updated :2025/04/23

Researcher Information

Degree

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Coaching Science（2021/03）

Research funding number

  • 60978740

ORCID ID

J-Global ID

Research Interests

  • Sport Coaching   

Research Areas

  • Life sciences / Physical and health education
  • Life sciences / Sports science

Academic & Professional Experience

  • 2025/04 - Today  Toyo UniversityFaculty of Health and Sports Sciences, Department of Health and Sports SciencesAssociate Professor
  • 2024/04 - Today  Rikkyo UniversityGlobal Liberal Arts ProgramLecturer (part-time)
  • 2023/04 - 2025/03  Toyo UniversityFaculty of Health and Sports Sciences, Department of Health and Sports SciencesLecturer
  • 2020/12 - 2022/12  National Youth Sports InstituteYouth CoachingManager
  • 2020/05 - 2020/10  The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic GamesPublic Relations Department, International Communications TeamManager
  • 2018/04 - 2020/03  ASICS CorporationSports Marketing Department
  • 2015/04 - 2017/04  Japan Overseas Cooperation VolunteersParaguayan Athletics FederationThrows Coach

Education

  • 2018/04 - 2021/03  University of Tsukuba  Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences  Doctoral Program in Coaching Science
  • 2014/04 - 2018/03  University of Tsukuba  Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences  Master's Program in Health and Sport Sciences
  • 2010/04 - 2014/03  Kyoto University of Education  Faculty of Education  School Teachers' Training Course, Health and Physical Education

Association Memberships

  • International Council for Coaching Excellence   The Japan Society of Coaching Studies   Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences   

Published Papers

Books etc

Conference Activities & Talks

  • Relationship Between Initial Discus Velocity and Kinematics of the System's Center of Mass Based on Time-Series Analysis of the Throw  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima
    The 23th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2025/02  Poster presentation
  • Time-series analysis of linear and angular momentum in shot put  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima
    the 3rd International Conference on Innovation & Technology in Sports (ICITS) and the 10th Asian Society of Sports Biomechanics Conference (ASSB)  2024/12  Oral presentation
  • Comparison of Throwing Arm Velocity Between Sidearm Throw and Overhand Throw in Handball  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Tadahiko Kato; Jun Mizushima
    The 74th Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2024/08  Oral presentation
  • Kinematics of Trunk Rotation Around the Longitudinal Axis in the Rotational Shot Put Technique  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima
    The 74th Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2024/08  Poster presentation
  • Evaluation of a Youth Coach Development Program in Singapore  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Joanne Kyra Loo; Sai Meng Lee
    International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) 14th Global Coach Conference  2023/12  Oral presentation
  • Characteristics of observational evaluation in handball throwing  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kohei Murakami; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima
    The 9th International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise  2023/10  Oral presentation
  • Comparison between rotational and glide technique in Japanese shot putters based on performance analysis of competitions  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima
    The 73rd Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2023/08  Poster presentation
  • COMPARISON BETWEEN ROTATIONAL SHOT PUT TECHNIQUE AND DISCUS THROW  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima
    29th Congress of International / Japanese Society of Biomechanics  2023/07  Poster presentation
  • Evaluating handball throwing using observational standards for softball throwing  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Kohei Murakami; Jun Mizushima
    The 28th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science  2023/07  Poster presentation
  • A comparison of overhead and side-hand throw techniques in handball throw: Exploring the effect of physical constitution and strength on throwing performance  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Tadahiko Kato; Jun Mizushima; Yuya Matsuki
    The 28th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science  2023/07  Poster presentation
  • Quest for Quality Coaching  [Invited]
    Jun Mizushima
    College of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol Univerisity  2022/11  Invited oral presentation
  • Attempt to obtain release time in the shot put using IMU  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima; Keigo Ohyama-Byun; Jun Fukuda
    The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Symposium: Sports Engineering and Human Dynamics 2022  2022/11  Oral presentation
  • Coach as a Leader  [Invited]
    Jun Mizushima
    World Athletics Virtual Forum: Coaching Matters Eastern Forum  2022/09  Nominated symposium
  • The relationship between quantitative movements and observational endpoints that affect throwing ability - focusing on upper extremity movements  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima; Yuya Matsuki
    The 72nd Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2022/08  Poster presentation
  • Comparison of "side hand throw" and "overhand throw" in handball throwing  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Tadahiko Kato; Jun Mizushima; Yuya Matsuki
    The 72nd Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2022/08  Poster presentation
  • INVESTIGATION OF A THEORETICAL MODEL FOR THE ROTATIONAL SHOT PUT TECHNIQUE  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima; Akira Maeda
    40th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference  2022/07  Invited oral presentation
  • CLASSIFICATION OF THE DISCUS THROW TECHNIQUE  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Tadahiko Kato; Jun Mizushima; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    40th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference  2022/07  Oral presentation
  • Effectiveness of Sprint Coaching for Children Using Barefoot Running  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Atsushi Shibata; Kei Maeda; Keitaro Seki; Hiroyuki Koyama; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 25th Conference of the Japan Society for the Pedagogy of Physical Education  2020/10  Poster presentation
  • A comparison of sprinting performance between habitual barefoot and shod child runners: a case-control study  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Justin W.L. Keogh; Kei Maeda; Atsushi Shibata; Jun Kaneko; Keigo Ohyama-Byun; Mitsugi Ogata
    The 2020 Yokohama Sport Conference  2020/09  Poster presentation
  • Comparison of Rotational Throwing Motion in the Shot Put and Discus Throw  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Tadahiko Kato; Jun Mizushima; Kenichi Hirose; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 70th Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2019/09  Poster presentation
  • Effects of long-term barefoot exercise on children's sprinting and jumping ability  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Atsushi Shibata; Kei Maeda; Keigo Ohyama-Byun; Mitsugi Ogata
    The 70th Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2019/09  Poster presentation
  • COMPARISON OF WORLD ELITE AND JAPANESE ELITE THROWERS IN THE DISCUS THROW  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Keigo Ohyama-Byun; Jun Mizushima; Daisuke Yamamoto; Kenichi Hirose; Ryosuke Kajitani; Mitsugi Ogata
    36th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports  2018/09  Poster presentation
  • Is the "running discus" motion related to performance?  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Keigo Ohyama-Byun; Tadahiko Kato; Jun Mizushima; Daisuke Yamamoto; Ryosuke Kajitani; Kenichi Hirose; Mitsugi Ogata
    The 69th Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2018/08  Poster presentation
  • Relationship between age and records in the throwing events in track and field: A study of four men's throwing events  [Not invited]
    Tadahiko Kato; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima; Kenichi Hirose
    The 69th Conference of the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2018/08  Poster presentation
  • Practice and Research  [Invited]
    Jun Mizushima
    30th Anniversary Symposium of the Japan Society of Training Science for Exercise and Sport  2018/03  Nominated symposium
  • Coaching beliefs of foreign high-performance track and field coaches in South East Asian countries  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Kei Maeda; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 29th Conference of the Japan Society of Coaching Studies  2018/03  Poster presentation
  • Relationship between trunk alignment and muscle output of lower extremity muscle groups during squatting exercise  [Not invited]
    Ayane Sato; Takafumi Kageyuki Jun Mizushima; Kiyonobu Kigoshi
    The 29th Conference of the Japan Society of Coaching Studies  2018/03  Poster presentation
  • Causal structure among movement factors for obtaining high release velocity in men's discus throw  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Keigo Ohyama-Byun; Jun Mizushima; Keitaro Seki; Kenichi Hirose; Ryosuke Kajitani; Mitsugi Ogata
    The 16th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2017/12  Poster presentation
  • Physical sense during throwing motion in female hammer throwers  [Not invited]
    Mao Tsuchie; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 16th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2017/12  Poster presentation
  • Factors associated with changes in children's sprinting speed with and without shoes  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Atsushi Shibata; Hiroyuki Koyama; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 16th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2017/12  Poster presentation
  • Becoming a High-performance Track and Field Coach in South America: Formation of Coaching Beliefs  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Clifford Mallett; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    1st International Conference of NIFS International Sport Academy  2017/09  Poster presentation
  • Characteristics of Unsuccessful Attempts in Discus Throwing: Comparison of Movements between So-Called "Right-Hand-Out" Attempts and Successful Attempts  [Not invited]
    Ikumi Kawai; Kei Maeda; Jun Mizushima; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 14th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2016/12  Poster presentation
  • Should we run barefoot on UNDOUKAI?  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Atsushi Shibata; Hiroyuki Koyama; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 13th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Human Growth and Development  2015/03  Poster presentation
  • Structure of high jump spike shoes for injury prevention  [Not invited]
    Takashi Eto; Seigo Nakaya; Kei Maeda; Hoang The Nguyen; Jun Mizushima; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 13th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2014/11  Poster presentation
  • Physical fitness level of male javelin throwers  [Not invited]
    Hoang The Nguyen; Takashi Eto; Jun Mizushima; Kenichi Hirose; Misa Nakano; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 13th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2014/11  Poster presentation
  • Effect of shoes on children's sprinting movement  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima; Atsushi Shibata; Hiroyuki Koyama; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 13th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2014/11  Poster presentation
  • Comparison of movements between top and middle male student discus throwers  [Not invited]
    Kei Maeda; Takashi Eto; Jun Mizushima; Hoang The Nguyen; Kenichi Hirose; Kohei Yamamoto; Keigo Ohyama-Byun
    The 13th Conference of the Japan Society of Athletics  2014/11  Poster presentation
  • Coaching Practice in Discus Throwing and Scientific Validation of Impression Analysis  [Not invited]
    Jun Mizushima
    The 143th Conference of the Kyoto and Shiga Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences  2013/12  Oral presentation

MISC

  • What are the key learning experiences for athletics coaches?
    Jun Mizushima  Monthly Athletics（Athletics Science Report）  210  -211  2023/02
  • What is the most effective tapering method for a thrower?
    Jun Mizushima  Monthly Athletics Magazine (T&F Research Information Letter)  170  2019/03
  • What are important learning opportunities for coaches?
    Jun Mizushima  Monthly Athletics Magazine (T&F Research Information Letter)  144  2019/01
  • Strength training or power training for novice throwers?
    Jun Mizushima  Monthly Athletics Magazine (T&F Research Information Letter)  154  2018/11
  • The Science of "Barefoot Running"
    Jun Mizushima  Physical Education  30  -34  2018/10
  • We need long-term development and support
    Jun Mizushima  Monthly Athletics Magazine (T&F Research Information Letter)  191  2018/09
  • Using heavy throwing implements for improving performance
    Jun Mizushima  Monthly Athletics Magazine (T&F Research Information Letter)  205  2018/07
  • The system necessary for youth-to-senior transitioning in athletes
    Jun Mizushima  Monthly Athletics Magazine (T&F Research Information Letter)  163  2018/05

Awards & Honors

  • 2025/02 Japan Society of Athletics Best Paper Award
     Dose the velocity of the discus in the first half of throwing motion relate to the discus throwing performance? 
    受賞者: Kei Maeda;Tadahiko Kato;Jun Mizushima;Daisuke Yamamoto
  • 2022/07 International Society of Biomechanics ISB World Athletics Award for Biomechanics
     INVESTIGATION OF A THEORETICAL MODEL FOR THE ROTATIONAL SHOT PUT TECHNIQUE 
    受賞者: Tadahiko Kato;Kei Maeda;Jun Mizushima;Akira Maeda
  • 2020/10 Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences Society Encouragement Award
     Causal relationships among motion factors for achieving a high initial velocity in the discus throw 
    受賞者: Kei Maeda;Keigo Ohyama-Byun;Keitaro Seki;Jun Mizushima;Kenichi Hirose;Mitsugi Ogata
  • 2014/11 Japan Society of Athletics Best Presentation Award
     Structure of high jump spike shoes for injury prevention 
    受賞者: Takashi Eto;Seigo Nakaya;Kenichi Hirose;Kei Maeda;Hoang The Nguyen;Jun Mizushima;Keigo Ohyama-Byun

Research Grants & Projects

  • Development of a Web-Based System for Analysing and Visualising Sport Coaching for Youth
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science：Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
    Date (from‐to) : 2025/04 -2029/03
  • Cross-Boundary Learning in Sport Coaches: A Case Study of a Japanese Water Polo Coach in Singapore
    The Japan Society of Coaching Studies：2023 General Research Grant, The Japan Society of Coaching Studies
    Date (from‐to) : 2023/09 -2024/07
  • Effects of a Youth Sport Coach Development Program Using Communities of Practice
    The Japan Society of Coaching Studies：2022 General Research Grant
    Date (from‐to) : 2022/09 -2023/07

Teaching Experience

  • Advanced Prevention Practice
    Toyo University
  • Research Presentation
    Toyo University
  • Sports Coaching Practice
    Toyo University
  • Health and Wellness (GLAP)
    Rikkyo University
  • Sports Study 1 (Recreational Sports)
    Rikkyo University
  • Career Design in Health and Sports Science
    Toyo University
  • Sport Coaching Theory
    Toyo University
  • Science for Health and Sports
    Toyo University
  • Reading of foreign language literature
    Toyo University
  • Graduation Thesis / Graduation Research and Dissertation
    Toyo University
  • Coaching Introduction
    Toyo University
  • Recreational Sports Practicum
    Toyo University
  • Basic Exercise for Health and Sports Science / Health and Sports Science Project Exercise
    Toyo University
  • International Health and Sports Exchange
    Toyo University
  • Fieldwork Practicum
    Toyo University

Committee Membership

  • 2025/04 - Today   Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences   Editor of Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences (Sport Coaching)
  • 2021/01 -2022/12   Singapore Coach Competency Development Working Group Member

Social Contribution

  • Sport Coaching: From "Teaching" to "Learning"
    Date (from-to) : 2024/11/24
    Role : Lecturer
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Chiba Prefecture Kamogawa City Youth Development Promotion Conference
  • Positive Youth Development through Sport
    Date (from-to) : 2024/09/27
    Role : Lecturer
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Tokyo International School
  • The Pursuit for Sport Value: A Coaching-Communication Journey
    Date (from-to) : 2023/12/09
    Role : Lecturer
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies 2.0
  • Recommendations for Qualitative Research
    Date (from-to) : 2023/11/08
    Role : Lecturer
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Bunkyo University Faculty of Education Human Development and Education Course
  • Coaching Class from the Perspective of Sports Coaching
    Date (from-to) : 2023/08/26
    Role : Lecturer
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Arida City Hall, Wakayama Prefecture
  • Prospects for Business Jobs in Sports
    Date (from-to) : 2022/12/07
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Visiting lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Kyoto University of Advanced Science
  • Singapore National Women's Goalball Team, Assistant Coach
    Date (from-to) : 2022/01-2022/12
    Role : Advisor
    Category : Others
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Singapore Disability Sports Council
  • Supporting Athletes
    Date (from-to) : 2022/05/11
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Visiting lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Department of Health Care and Sports, Faculty of Human Life Design
  • What is required for a sports career from global sports career perspective
    Date (from-to) : 2021/05/26
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Visiting lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Kyoto University of Advanced Science
  • Tsukuba Senior Entrepreneur Talk vol. 4 - What Can Sports Do in the Age of Corona?
    Date (from-to) : 2020/08/10
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Seminar
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Tsukuba Future Funding
  • Evidence-based Coaching: Children to Elite Athletes
    Date (from-to) : 2020/02/12
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Visiting lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Shizuoka Sangyo University, Center for Sport Medicine and Sciences
  • Sports Business Practice Class
    Date (from-to) : 2019/10/30
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Sanno Univerisity
  • Working in Sports Industry
    Date (from-to) : 2019/06/13
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Visiting lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Osaka Minoh Second Junior High School
  • JICA Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Seminar for International Cooperation in Sports
    Date (from-to) : 2019/05/25
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Seminar
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : JICA Kyoto Desk
  • Sports and Career Paths
    Date (from-to) : 2018/06/17
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Ascenders - World Player Project
  • Athletics Class, Invited Lecturer
    Date (from-to) : 2018/05/01
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Visiting lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : British School in Tokyo
  • Sports and International Cooperation
    Date (from-to) : 2017/12/09
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Seminar
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : JICA Tsukuba
  • JAAF Junior Coach Development Course, Lecturer in Throws
    Date (from-to) : 2017/08/18-2017/08/20
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Qualification seminar
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : Japan Association of Athletics Federation
  • Athletics Class, Throws Coach
    Date (from-to) : 2017/08/12
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Visiting lecture
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : JAAF Tochigi
  • Athletics Coach Development Course at the World Youth Athletics Championships
    Date (from-to) : 2017/07/10-2017/07/16
    Role : Lecturer
    Category : Qualification seminar
    Sponser, Organizer, Publisher  : World Athletics

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