【Project Activities】

Orientation for newly arriving JET Programme participants (Sports Exchange Advisors: SEA) who were assigned to local governments nationwide from summer 2023. A subcommittee session for three SEA participants was conducted.

【Project Background】

JET Programme invites ALT, CIR, and SEA from around the world; as of July 2023, about 5,800 participants were active across Japan. This orientation supports SEA capacity-building for effective local sport initiatives.

【Project Objective】

Develop Sports Exchange Advisors (SEA).

【Project Area】

Coach and instructor development

【Methods】

Human resource development

【Outcomes】

The SEA training included lectures on coaching, intercultural communication, and related topics, contributing to participants’ skill development and to more effective delivery of sport initiatives by local governments.

【Voices from Participants and Partners】

“It was good to learn about the current physical fitness situation of children in Japanese schools and the role of SEA.” (SEA participant)

【Challenges and Lessons Learned】

In addition to classroom-style learning, it is necessary to plan schedules that include on-site visits and observation.

【URL】

https://jetprogramme.org/ja/tokyo-ori/