일본의 학교체육 시스템 고찰 = A Study on the Japanese School Sports System

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Purpose This study aims to analyze the interaction structure between policies and systems in Japan’s school physical education, and to clarify the feedback process between policy implementation and institutional operation in order to suggest directions for improving the Korean school physical education system. Methods Official documents and statistical data published by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and the Japan Sports Agency were analyzed. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with Japanese experts in school physical education, and qualitative data were analyzed based on the relationship between school sports policy and institutional structure. Results The analysis found that Japan’s school physical education operates through an integrated administrative structure linking the central government, local authorities, schools, and communities. The community-based transfer of club activities reduced teachers’ workloads and promoted local sports participation, while data-driven administration enhanced policy efficiency and transparency. Moreover, the shift from teacher-centered to student-centered instruction improved learning effectiveness and educational autonomy. Conclusion For sustainable development of Korean school physical education, it is necessary to strengthen policy consistency, institutionalize administrative learning, and establish a cooperative system between schools and local communities.