Physical Fitness and Activity Studies for Enhancing Health and Human Development: Research Outlook on Japanese Children and Adolescents

Introduction In the Human Growth and Sport Laboratory (PI: Author) and the Institute of Health and Sports Science & Medicine at Juntendo university, we conduct numerous studies related to physical fitness and activity among young people. This paper aims to provide a descriptive review of research conducted by Juntendo university into physical fitness and activity as they relate to health and lifelong sport engagement among Japanese young people, and to discuss the prospects for future research on physical fitness and activity.