Kosuke Hirayama
| Faculty of Health Care and Medical Sports,Department of Medical Sports,Trainer and Sports Course | Associate Professor |
| Faculty of Health Care and Medical Sports,Department of Medical Sports,Athlete Course | Associate Professor |
Last Updated :2025/09/19
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Most Recent Educational Background
Paper
- A study about the life skills acquisition in the high school soccer
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Hideaki Takai|Tsuzuki Tomohiko|Saijo Osamitsu, Lead, This study examined the acquisition of life skills by high school soccer players based on their competitive level and whether or not they had experience playing on a selected team. As a result, it was found that meaningful interactions with others, such as the influence of coaches, were closely related to the acquisition of life skills for high school soccer players., Tokyo journal of physical education, Tokyo Society of physical education, 第15巻, 7, 10, Nov. 2008, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (academic journals), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - A study on the acquisition of life skills through the athletic clubs in a high school
‐An approach to the leadership style of coacher‐（Master’s thesis）
Sole Author, Kosuke Hirayama, Lead, This study examined the impact of excessively winning-oriented coaching in sports club activities on the life skills of former sports club members. As a result, students who received "winning-oriented" coaching from their coach showed significantly lower scores in "social adaptability skills" and other areas than students who received "process-oriented" coaching., Master's thesis from Nippon Sport Science University , Nippon Sport Science University, Mar. 2009, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Academic dissertation (master), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Psychological characteristics of junior women's judo teams
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Aya Ito|Hideaki Takai, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to clarify the characteristics of the psychological competitive abilities of junior female judo athletes. The psychological characteristics of junior female judo teams were revealed to be that they have a strong desire for judo, value teamwork, and are able to play while encouraging each other, but that they have poor decision-making and judgment skills., Mental Training Journal, 第4巻, 27, 29, Apr. 2010, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (other academic conferences' materials and others), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Influence of psychological competitive ability on the emotional intelligence of canoe players
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Taiyo Fujimot|Yutaka Sonobe|Hideaki Takai, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between psychological competitive ability (DIPCA) and emotional intelligence (EQS) in canoe athletes. The subjects of the study were 35 members of the canoe club at University A. The results showed that there is a relationship between DIPCA and EQS, and that DIPCA has a positive effect on EQS., NSSU Journal of Sport Sciences, Nippon Sport Science University, Center for Comprehensive Sports Science Research, 第5巻, 12, 19, Jun. 2016, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Application of emotion-profiling on the team in cycling
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Yuki Hongo|Hideaki Takai|Nisiyama Tetunari, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to understand the emotional tendencies and team characteristics related to performance during matches, targeting 23 members of the cycling team at University A. The results showed the need to promote the emergence of positive emotions such as "confidence" and "motivation.", Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第46巻, 71, 76, Sep. 2016, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Creation and experimental implementation of worksheets for psychological conditioning aimed of peak performance
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Hideaki Takai|Yuki Hongo|Tetunari Nisiyama, Lead, The purpose of this study was to create an effective worksheet for cyclists to perform at their peak during competitions. The subjects were 23 cyclists. The results showed that the "actual amount of practice" was significantly higher than the "ideal amount of practice" two days before and on the day of the competition., Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第46巻, 51, 58, Sep. 2016, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Development of peak performance evaluation sheet and verification of the usefulness
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Kentaro Shibahara|Masashi Fukami|Hideaki TAKAI, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to create an evaluation sheet based on the inverted U-shaped theory to understand the peak performance of athletes and to verify its usefulness. The subjects were 57 university students belonging to the archery and golf clubs of University A. As a result, the peak performance evaluation sheet was shown to be useful in terms of tension and psychological zone., Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第46巻, 67, 70, Sep. 2016, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - A survey on subjective deterrence of performance for university ski racers
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Masashi Fukami|Hideaki Takai|Hitomi Okubo|Makoto Takegoshi, Corresponding, This study was conducted to obtain basic information that is essential for teaching and providing psychological support to help athletes perform at their best. The results of this study suggest that many university ski athletes experience a variety of problems before, during, or after a competition that hinder them from performing at their best., NSSU Journal of Sport Sciences, Nippon Sport Science University, Center for Comprehensive Sports Science Research, 第6巻, 20, 24, Jun. 2017, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - A survey of actual conditions related to prevention of and coping with occurrence situations and signs of choking under pressure: Female judo player of university A
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Taiyo Fujimot|Hideaki Takai|Arata Kojima, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to clarify the actual situation of female judo athletes at University A when they get nervous during a match, the symptoms they experience, and effective ways to prevent and deal with those symptoms. The results suggested that nervousness is likely to occur before a match, and that it is necessary to pay special attention to nervousness before a match., Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第47巻, 83, 89, Sep. 2017, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - The influence of Power Pose on the mood of sports athletes
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Kentaro Shibahara|Masashi Fukami|Chizu Suzuki|Hideaki Takai, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to clarify the effect of performing two types of power poses on mood in 30 athletes. The results showed that performing a high power pose improved the mood state of athletes. Performing a low power pose not only lowered the mood state and arousal level of athletes, but also had a relaxation effect such as calming the mind., Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第47巻, 97, 101, Sep. 2017, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Attempt on psychological regulation in consideration of change on standing of the arousal level : in a university A Trampoline
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Yuki Hongo|Hideaki Takai|Sara Matumoto|Hirokazu Yamazaki, Corresponding, In this study, we aimed to capture changes in one's own arousal level over time due to fluctuations in performance, and to examine the fluctuations between "ideal" and "actual" arousal levels. As a result, the "actual" arousal level was higher than the "ideal" arousal level 10 minutes before and during the competition., Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第47巻, 77, 81, Sep. 2017, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - The effect of resetting goals in the off-season period aiming for clarification of behavior : in a university women’s golf players
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Takamasa Sakabe|Hideaki Takai|Yuji Kihara, Corresponding, In this study, we aimed to clarify the off-season behavior of nine female members of the A University Golf Club, and examined whether evaluation and re-setting of the "Try" set by the KPT method was effective. As a result, we considered that evaluating and re-setting what to do not only clarifies behavior, but also leads to the desire to achieve goals and motivation for competition., Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第47巻, 91, 95, Sep. 2017, Not exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - An attempt to increase collective productivity in team sports: For the women’s handball club in A university
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Hitomi Okubo|Hideaki Takai|Shoichi Tsuji, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to examine the "advantages" and "disadvantages" of becoming a group to achieve team goals. In addition, we aimed to clarify measures to improve the disadvantages. The survey subjects were 38 members of the women's handball club at University A. As a result, the merit was that each member influenced each other and created a synergistic effect., Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第47巻, 103, 107, Sep. 2017, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - A trial of cognitive reconstituting for the ability display of the golf athlete in the psychological workshop
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Hideaki Takai|Takamasa Sakabe|Yuji Kihara, Lead, The purpose of this study was to identify cognitive distortions related to problems that hinder performance in a psychological seminar, to lead to awareness of adaptive cognition, and to explore the direction of improving the problems. As a result, it was revealed that many of the problems that hinder performance that athletes have are caused by excessive anxiety and tension., Bulletin of Nippon Sport Science University, Nippon Sport Science University, 第47巻, 71, 76, Sep. 2017, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Basic research on motivation to participate in watching sport through public viewing: An analysis of the motivation factor structure
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Masayuki Sano|Hitomi Okubo, Corresponding, This study clarified the factors that motivate people to participate in PV sports viewing, and then examined the factors that influence the motivation to participate in PV. As a result, the motivation to participate in PV sports viewing was composed of five factors: "watching the game," "festival," "TV watching," "learning," and "appreciation.", Journal of physical exercise and sports science, Japan Society of Physical Exercise and Sport Science, 第23巻, 1, 8, Dec. 2017, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (academic journals), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Research on psychological problems and issues according to athletic levels at Nippon Sport Science University
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Hideaki Takai|Koji Tamaki|Ryouhei Nagano|Hitomi Okubo|Yutaka Sonobe|Koji Iwasaki, Corresponding, The purpose of this study is to understand the actual situation regarding psychological problems and issues in competitive sports among university students belonging to the student association sports clubs of Nippon Sport Science University. As a result, it became clear that university students belonging to the student association sports clubs of this university need psychological support., Journal of Research Institute for Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University Physical Education Research Institute, 第42巻, 1, 5, Mar. 2018, Not exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation
Url - Sense of Coherence and Time-Management Behavior for Exercising by Japanese University Students
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Yutaka Sonobe|Takeru Harada|Ryo Yamada|Toshiro Izumi, Corresponding, This study aimed to show that SOC is a factor in promoting time-management behavior for exercising. Participants were 1,257 Japanese university students. Results indicated the model’s goodness of fit. Therefore, SOC affects exercise implementation through time management, and results suggested that SOC promotes time-management behavior for exercising., Journal of Physical Education Research, 第5巻, 20, 25, Sep. 2018, Exist, Not exist, English, Research papers (academic journals), International, Not International Collabolation - Extraction of support resources for the university top-level female rugby players
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Chizu Suzuki|Hideaki Takai, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to examine the use of support resources to evaluate the process of players achieving their goals. The subjects were 20 female players belonging to the rugby club of University A. The analysis revealed that the content of support resources differed within the team, and even if the same words were used, there were different intentions and purposes within the team., NSSU Journal of Sport Sciences, Nippon Sport Science University, Center for Comprehensive Sports Science Research, 第8巻, 1, 10, Jun. 2019, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Sport Imagery Ability Questionnaire
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Satoshi Aikawa|Hideaki Takai, Corresponding, The purpose of this study was to create a Japanese version of the Sports Imagery Ability Questionnaire (SIAQ) and to examine the characteristics that determine imagery ability according to competitive level and competitive characteristics. The results showed that athletes with higher competitive levels had significantly easier skill imagery and goal imagery reflected competitive characteristics., Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, 第64巻, 119, 134, Jun. 2019, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (academic journals), Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Examination of the process of depressive symptoms caused by competitive anxiety in university athletes-Focusing on reasoning errors and cognitive control-
Sole Author, Kosuke Hirayama, Lead, The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary survey to examine the stability of depressive symptoms and competitive anxiety, and a main survey to evaluate the influence of cognitive variables. As a result, this survey showed that even if inference errors were high, depressive symptoms could be reduced by increasing cognitive control., Master's thesis, Mejiro University Graduate School, Mejiro University, Mar. 2020, Exist, Not exist, Japanese, Domestic, Not International Collabolation - Report on the actual state of depressive symptoms in athletes
Sole Author, Kosuke Hirayama, Lead, The purpose of this study was to clarify the actual state of depressive symptoms among athletes. The results showed that athletes who continue to play competitive sports or have many opportunities to be involved in sports may have lower depressive symptoms than those in other areas. However, a certain number of athletes who continue to play sports were found to have depressive symptoms., Journal of Teikyo Heisei University, 第35巻, 189, 194, Mar. 2024, Not exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation
Url - 2023 Teikyo Heisei University Student Counselling Room Activity report
Joint Author, Kosuke Hirayama|Okui Tomoichiro|Kuno Akiko|Suga Motomu, Corresponding, This study reported the usage of the Teikyo Heisei University Student Counseling Office in 2023 as follows. The number of consultations was 312, about 1.8 times higher than the previous year. In the new counseling complaint classification introduced this year, the most common consultations were about the student's own concerns, accounting for 53.4% ??of all complaints., Journal of Teikyo Heisei University, Takemaru, 第36巻（印刷中）, Mar. 2024, Not exist, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation
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Books And Other Publications
- The Japan Association of Applied Psychology Handbook of Applied Psychology
Multiple author, Kosuke Hirayama|Syuichi Fujita, I wrote an article on "Chapter 16: Sports and Applied Psychology" in the "Japanese Society of Applied Psychology Handbook of Applied Psychology," covering topic 2, "Sports Mental Training."
I mainly wrote about the history and current state of sports mental training, current research trends, and issues and prospects., Not International Collabolation, Not exist, Textbooks, Sports Mental training, 48-49, The Japan Association of Applied Psychology, Sep. 2022, Japanese, 978-4571200878 - Psychology in Competitive Sports
Multiple author, Kosuke Hirayama|Hideaki Takai, I was in charge of the second chapter, "Understanding Your Own Characteristics," in the book "Psychology of Competitive Sports."
I mainly introduced the advantages and points to keep in mind regarding self-understanding, personality, and monitoring.
I also discussed the developmental aspects of intelligence as a topic., Not International Collabolation, Not exist, Textbooks, Second chapter, "Understanding Your Own Characteristics,", 26－38, Mirai, Apr. 2024, Japanese, 978-4-86015-618-3
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Lectures, oral presentations, etc.
- Nippon Sport Science University, 2018 Winter Skill-Up Seminar Lecturer
Kosuke Hirayama, 27 Feb. 2019
Url, He was a lecturer at the 2018 Winter Skills Up Seminar held at Nippon Sport Science University.
The main content of his lecture was about how to deal with pressure, and he gave practical examples. - Examination of the process of depressive symptoms caused by competitive anxiety in athletes: Focus on cognitive variables
Kosuke Hirayama, The 46th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Sport Psychology, 01 Nov. 2019, Not exist, Japanese, Japan, Domestic conferences, Not International Collabolation, Verbal presentations (general), Japanese Society of Sport Psychology, Tsukubadaigaku 4 / 5,000 University of Tsukuba
Url, In this study, we assumed that competition anxiety may increase before a tournament (game) and examined the process of depressive symptoms. We also examined cognitive variables for intervention. Path analysis showed that threat perception and inference errors mediate competition anxiety and increase depressive symptoms, and that inference errors directly increase depressive symptoms.
Affiliated academic society
- Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Science
Apr. 2008, Member of the Japanese Society of Physical Education, Sports and Health - Japanese Society of Sport Psychology
Apr. 2008, Member of the Japanese Society of Sport Psychology - The Japan Association of Applied Psychology
Apr. 2016, Member of The Japan Association of Applied Psychology - Japan Society of Physical Exercise and Sport Science
Jan. 2017, Member of Japan Society of Physical Exercise and Sport Science
■University education and qualification information
Qualifications, licenses
- 31 Mar. 2006
Japan Amateur Sports Association Certified Sports Leader, A qualification to lead local sports groups and clubs and provide basic sports instruction and management. - 01 Mar. 2007
Junior high school teacher's license (health and physical education), Junior high school teacher's license (health and physical education) as prescribed by Article 5 of the Educational Personnel Certification Act
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education: 2006 Junior High School Teacher - 01 Mar. 2007
High school teacher's license (health and physical education), High school teacher's license (health and physical education) as prescribed by Article 5 of the Educational Personnel License Act
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education:, 2006 - 01 Apr. 2011 - 31 Mar. 2026
Sports Mental Training Instructor, Certified by the Japan Society of Sport Psychology, Sports Mental Training Instructor
*2021 certification renewal - 01 Nov. 2012 - 31 Oct. 2026
Japan Football Association C-class coach, Certified C-class coach by the Japan Football Association - 19 Mar. 2021
Licensed Psychologist, Certified Psychologist by the Japan Psychological Training Center, a general incorporated foundation - 01 Apr. 2021 - 31 Mar. 2026
Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Psychologist by the Japan Clinical Psychologist Certification Association, a public interest incorporated foundation.
