Appendix
The Contents of Basic Plan for the Promotion of Sports
This plan was adapted on September 13, 1999 and was partially amended on January 6, 2000 by The Ministry of Education,Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). The full text of the plan is available on internet at website of MEXT.
http://www.mext.go.jp/english/index.htm
CONTENTS
I. General
1. The Significance of Sport
2. Objective of the Plan
3. Major Problems of the Plan
4. Nature of the Plan
5. Plan Implementation
II. Policies for the Deployment of the Sports Promotion Measures
1. Policies for Improving Regional Sports Environments with a View to Achieving Lifelong Participation in Sport
A. Measures Essential for Achieving the Policy Goals
Nationwide Deployment of Comprehensive Community Sports Clubs
B. Fundamental Measures for Achieving the Policy Targets
(1) Training and Securing of Sports Instructors
(2) Expansion of Sports Facilities
(3) Providing Accurate Sports Information in the Local Community
(4) Review of Regional Sports Administration in Accordance with the Needs of Local Communities
2. Measures Aimed at an Overall Improvement in Japan's International Competitiveness
A. Measures Essential for Achieving the Policy Goals
(1) Establishment of Optimal Training Programs
(2) Development of Training Centers
(3) Developing and Securing Instructors
(4) Creating of an Environment for the Exclusive Safe Use by Athletes for Training
B. Necessary Collateral Measures to Ensure Attainment of the Policy Targets
(1) Use of Sports Medicine and Science
(2) Promoting Anti-Doping Measures
(3) Smooth Organization of Sports Events on an International and Nationwide Scale
(4) Promoting a Greater Contribution from Professional Sports Athletes to Society
3. Measures to Promote a Closer Link between Lifelong and Competitive Sports and School Education and School Sports
A. Essential Policies Required for Achieving the Policy Targets
(1) Fostering a Closer Link between the Schools and our Local Communities in order to Help our Children Achieve a Fulfilled Sports Life
(2) Promoting a Closer Link between the Schools and the Sports Associations with a View to Upgrading International Competitiveness
B. Fundamental Policy Measures Required for Achieving the Policy Targets
(1) Enhancing School Education to Let Pupils Enjoy Exercise and Cultivate their Talents, Abilities and Stamina
(2) Increasing PE Instructor Staff at the Schools and Upgrading the School Facilities
(3) Improvement and Upgrading of the School Sports Clubs
Picture Credits
Cover : SSF World Sports Photo Contest 1995 (c)Takashi Oyama
Page 1 : International Sport for All Fair 2000 (c)SSF
Page 5 : Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) (c)SSF
Page 10 : International Sport for All Fair 2000 (c)SSF
Page 12 : International Sport for All Fair 2000 (c)SSF
Page 13 : SSF World Sports Photo Contest 2001(c)Miyoshi Ishikura
Page 15 : Speedboat Race (c)Masao Inukai, The Nippon Foundation
Page 19 : International Sport for All Fair 2000 (c)SSF
Page 22 : Jingu Gaien Road Race 2000 (c)Masao Inukai, The Nippon Foundation
Page 23 : SSF World Sports Photo Contest 1998(c)Masao Suzuki
Page 27 : Challenge Day 2000 at Nayoro City (c)SSF
Page 33 : The 6th World Games in Akita Opening Ceremony 2001 (c)SSF
Page 35 : Jingu Gaien Road Race 2000 (c)Masao Inukai, The Nippon Foundation
