Noriaki Osada, teacher and philosopher, wrote the Theory of
International Physical Education and Sports Studies for the Achievement
of Peace with "three bold intentions" in mind: to awaken the physical
education and sports scholars of the world to their social,
nationalistic and global responsibilities; to promote the study of
physical education and sports as a study of peace independent from other
academic fields; and to affirm the value of such study.
As demonstrated in the special atmosphere of the ancient and ever
popular Olympic Games, Osada believes that it is the "physical education
and sports scholars of the world [who] will, through physical
education and sports research, create national theories that will lead
to peaceful societies and peaceful nations."
Mr. Osada looks forward to the day when such sports terms as fair play
and team spirit become the language of international relations. Now a
resident of New York City, the author believes that with the
establishment of physical education and sports studies for the
achievement of peace, we in the United States will leave our mark in
human history.
About the Author:
Noriaki Osada was born in Kyoto, Japan, on March 19, 1949. He has a
bachelor's degree from Osaka Physical Education College and an M.A. from
National Osaka Education College. He also studied philosophy at Kyoto
University as an auditing student. Mr. Osada continues his work in
international physical education and sports studies as the founder of
Olympic Education for people around the world, is a lifetime member of
ICHPERSD (International Council for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, Sports, & Dance), and is also a member of AAHPERD (American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance).
