2019 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Leveraging Tokyo 2020: can the Olympic and Paralympic Games increase intentions for physical activity in middle and later life?
Project/Area Number |
18K17900
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Review Section |
Basic Section 59030:Physical education, and physical and health education-related
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Research Institution | Waseda University (2019) International Christian University (2018) |
Principal Investigator |
ANNEAR Michael 早稲田大学, スポーツ科学学術院, 准教授(任期付) (50814076)
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Project Period (FY) |
2018-04-01 – 2020-03-31
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Keywords | Olympic / Physical Activity / Legacy / Older adult / Middle-aged adult / Environment / Population survey / Audit |
Outline of Final Research Achievements |
Two research articles in press. Two international conference presentations completed in 2018-2019. One international conference to present during September 2020. Three academic manuscripts currently under review.
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Free Research Field |
Environmental Gerontology
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Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
This research provides valid and reliable baseline data about the physical activity habits of middle-aged and older Japanese as well as information about the environmental conditions associated with hosting the Tokyo 2020. This information will inform longitudinal comparisons.
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