"University Consortium Kanmon" is a collaboration between higher education institutions in Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki (Kitakyusyu City University, Kyushu Kyoritsu University, Kyushu International University, Shimonoseki City University, Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology). The aim is to enhance and develop higher education in the Kanmon area and contribute to the local community.
　University students enrolled in the credit-compatible agreement participating universities can take the course, and citizens can also participate as open lectures. We would like to inform you that this program will be held as follows.

Outline of the course

Course name: Health
Person in charge: Masashi Ogasawara
Overview: The environment surrounding us has changed, such as the development of transportation and the westernization of dietary habits, and the lifestyle of Japanese people has changed.
　　　It has a great impact. These changes in lifestyles, coupled with genetic factors and external environmental factors, are combined with these changes.
　　　It is greatly involved in the development of lifestyle-related diseases. Losing health only reduces the quality of life of the individual.
　　　Or, it can lead to a high burden social structure and detract the vitality of society as a whole.
　　　　In this course, students will learn about the effects of everyday lifestyles such as exercise, eating habits, tobacco, drinking, and sleep on health.
　　　In addition, we review our own lifestyle habits, change them from where they can be improved, and health extends to the medical economy.
　　　We will consider the impact and health measures.
Period: From September 3 (Mon) to September 7 (Fri), 2018 90 minutes 10:40 to 16:20
Venue: Shimonoseki City University
Textbook: Masashi Ogasawara (edited) “Healthy Life and Exercise” SIS (2015)
Tuition fee: 5,000 yen

[Lecture Contents]

Monday, September 3

　One time Orientation: Explanation of class outline, declining birthrate and aging population, necessity of health promotion
　2 Changes in disease structure ・ Lifestyle-related diseases: Annual trends in infectious diseases and lifestyle-related diseases, definitions of lifestyle-related diseases
　3 times Lifestyle-related diseases and changes in lifestyle: Lifestyle related to the three major lifestyle-related diseases and their onset

Tuesday, September 4

　4 risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases 1: Evaluation method and criteria for obesity
　5 risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases 2: Relationship between hypertension and lifestyle
　6 risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases 3: Relationship between sugar tolerance and lifestyle

Wednesday, September 5

　7 risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases 4: Relationship between dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia and lifestyle
　8 risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases 5: Liver dysfunction, the relationship between metabolic syndrome and lifestyle
　9 times Lifestyle-related diseases 1: Relationship between cancer and ischemic heart disease and lifestyle

Thursday, September 6

　10 lifestyle-related diseases 2: Relationship between cerebrovascular disease and lifestyle
　11 times Healthy lifestyle 1: Appropriate calorie intake and dietary balance guide
　12 Healthy Lifestyles 2: Healthy way of eating and proper drinking

Friday, September 7

　13 Healthy Lifestyles 3: Relationship between lack of exercise and disease, exercise prescription
　14 times Healthy lifestyle 4: Theory of stress, sleep, and behavioral change
　Summary of the whole 15 times: Reach test

※Contents of lectures and lectures are subject to change depending on circumstances.
　In addition, it is planned to move the body lightly, so it is necessary to prepare clothes, shoes, etc.
　For more information, please contact us.

(For details of the university course)
Academic Affairs Group, Shimonoseki City University
〒751-8510 2-1-1, Daigakucho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL. 083-252-0289 / FAX. 083-252-8099
E-mail. [email protected]

• 2018 University Consortium Open Lecture Flyer Table 941KB
• 2018 University Consortium Kanmon Open Lecture Flyer Back 204KB
• Syllabus (Health) 11KB

Courses offered by other universities (open to the public)

Kyushu Kyoritsu University
　Course name: Natural Environment and Energy of Kanmon
　Period: From August 20 (Mon) to August 24 (Fri), 2018 90 minutes 10:40 to 16:10
　Venue: 122 classrooms on the 2nd floor of Kyushu Kyoritsu University Gakushikan

Kyushu International University
　Course name: Preservation and utilization of regional Cultural Heritage
　Period: From September 10 (Mon) to September 14 (Fri), 2018 90 minutes 10:40 to 16:10
　Venue: Kyushu International University Regional Collaboration Center

※All fees are 5,000 yen.

How to apply

　Please fill in the desired course name and contact information (postal code, address, name, telephone number) and fill in the following Executive Office (Kitakyusyu City University):
Please apply by e-mail or postcard.
　※Students enrolled in a credit agreement participating university should apply at the university to which they belong.

[Application period] ： From July 15 (Sun) to July 31 (Tue), 2018

　◆In the case of email
　　[email protected]

　◆In the case of postcard (postmark valid on July 31)
　　〒802-8577 4-2-1, Kitagata, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu-shi
　　Kitakyusyu City University Academic Affairs Section 1 “University Consortium Kanmon” Section

[Contact]
University Consortium Kanmon Executive Office
(Kitakyusyu City University Academic Affairs Section 1)
TEL. 093-964-4106

[Publishing date: 2018.7.12]