The 34th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology [Osaka]
The 34th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology will be held at Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences on August 20 (Thu) and 21 (Fri), 2026, under the theme “The Evidence and Experience We Need.” The meeting aims to connect scientific evidence related to exercise and sports with experience accumulated in competitive sports, health promotion, education, and other professional settings, thereby generating new knowledge that contributes to healthy longevity, the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases, and improved athletic performance.
Meeting Features and Theme
In addition to the accumulation of scientific evidence, the meeting emphasizes experience gained in sports, health promotion, education, clinical practice, and other professional settings. Its central objective is to promote advanced and interdisciplinary research on physical activity and exercise by encouraging interaction between evidence and experience and facilitating discussion from multiple perspectives.
Event Information
- Meeting Name: The 34th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology
- Theme: The Evidence and Experience We Need
- Dates: August 20 (Thu)–21 (Fri), 2026
- Venue: Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
- Address: 1-1 Asashirodai, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka 590-0496, Japan
- Meeting President: Prof. Tetsuji Adachi, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
- Organizer: Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology
- Co-organizer: Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
- Format: On-site meeting
- General Research Presentations: Short presentations followed by open discussion in the poster area
Meeting Organization
- Meeting President: Prof. Tetsuji Adachi, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
- Secretary-General: Yoshihiro Marutani, Faculty of Health and Well-being, Kansai University
- Meeting Secretariat: Secretariat of the 34th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology
- Secretariat Address: Adachi Laboratory, Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, 1-1 Asashirodai, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka 590-0496, Japan
- Meeting Secretariat E-mail: 34info@jsesp.net
- Society Secretariat: Sports and Health Sciences Building, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
- Society Secretariat E-mail: jsesp1992@gmail.com
Participant Registration and Fees
- Registration and Research Presentation Applications Opened: April 6 (Mon), 2026
- Early Registration: April 6 (Mon)–May 10 (Sun), 2026 — Closed
- Advance Registration: May 11 (Mon)–July 19 (Sun), 2026 — Closed
- Late / On-site Registration Rate Period: July 20 (Mon)–August 21 (Fri), 2026
- Registration Method: Participants must create a meeting user ID and complete registration and payment through their personal account page.
- Payment Methods: Credit card or bank transfer
- Receipts: Receipts can be downloaded through the automated issuing system after online payment has been completed.
| Participant Category | Early Registration | Advance Registration | Late / On-site Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Members | JPY 7,000 | JPY 8,000 | JPY 10,000 |
| Non-members | Not available | JPY 10,000 | JPY 12,000 |
| Students | Not available | JPY 4,000 | JPY 5,000 |
Student registration fees are the same for society members and non-members. Registration availability and payment procedures may change, so participants should review the latest information on the official website before applying.
Call for Abstracts
- General Abstract and Meeting Proceedings Submission Deadline: July 19 (Sun), 2026 — Closed
- English Abstract Submission Deadline: September 25 (Fri), 2026
- Number of General Research Presentations: 39 abstracts
- First Author Eligibility: The first author must be a member of the Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology.
- Co-authors: Non-members may be listed as co-authors but must register for the meeting and pay the applicable registration fee if attending.
- Presentation Limit: Each participant may serve as the first author of one presentation.
- Co-authorship Limit: There is no limit on the number of presentations on which a participant may be listed as a co-author.
- Proceedings Manuscript: The title must be no more than 50 Japanese characters, with up to 10 authors, up to 10 affiliations, and a main text of no more than 400 Japanese characters.
- General Presentation Format: A four-minute short presentation followed by open discussion in the poster area
- Presentation Slides: A PDF file containing no more than four slides must be submitted to the meeting secretariat in advance.
Program
The program will include the Presidential Lecture, a keynote lecture, an invited lecture, special lectures, educational lectures, symposia, and general research presentations. General presentations are scheduled on both days, although session times may be adjusted depending on the final number of presentations and other organizational requirements.
- Registration Opens: 8:30
- Opening Ceremony: 9:00
- Presidential Lecture: 9:10–9:50
- Special Lecture I: 10:00–11:00
- Symposium I: 11:10–12:30
- Invited Lecture: Scheduled for 14:10–15:10
- Keynote Lecture: 15:40–16:40
- Symposium II: 16:50–18:10
- Sessions End: 18:10
- Registration Opens: 8:30
- Sessions Begin: 9:00
- Special Lecture II: Scheduled for 10:30–11:30
- Educational Lectures I and II: 12:10–13:10
- Special Symposium: 13:20–14:40
- Sessions End: 14:40
- Closing Ceremony: 15:10
- Presidential Lecture, “Prologue”: Prof. Tetsuji Adachi, Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
- Keynote Lecture, “How Should We Think About Lactate?”: Prof. Emeritus Hideo Hatta, The University of Tokyo
- Invited Lecture, “Interaction Between Evidence and Experience in Sports Nutrition”: Prof. Shin Terada, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo
- Special Lecture I, “Science and Practice of Heat Countermeasures for Elite Athletes”: Prof. Masaaki Sugita, Faculty of Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University
- Special Lecture II, “Unlocking the Potential of Hypoxic Environments: Toward Enhanced Athletic Performance, Health Promotion, and Social Implementation”: Prof. Kazushige Goto, College of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University
- Educational Lecture I, “Experience and Evidence of Improved Race Times with Advanced Footwear Technology Shoes”: Prof. Toshio Yanagiya, Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, Juntendo University
- Educational Lecture II, “The Relationship Between Life-Sustaining Water and Skeletal Muscle Aging”: Prof. Yosuke Yamada, Tohoku University
- Symposium I: The Physiology of Cooling and Its Applications
- Symposium II: Networks of Physiological Adaptation to Altitude Training — Understanding Adaptation Through Organ Function and Metabolic Responses: Integrating Evidence and Experience
- Symposium III: Frontiers of Exercise Science Opened by Racehorses
- Special Symposium: Evidence and Experience Required to Improve Athletic Performance
Major Research Areas
General research presentations cover a wide range of fields, from physiological responses to exercise to sports medicine, nutrition, molecular physiology, and the development of measurement technologies.
Neural Function
Motor Control
Cardiac and Circulatory Function
Respiratory Function
Blood and Body Fluids
Endocrine Function
Thermoregulation
Muscular Strength and Power
Agility, Balance, and Flexibility
Endurance
Physique, Body Composition, and Posture
Immune Function
Exercise Prescription
Athletic Fitness
Training
Fatigue, Recovery, and Sleep
Sports Physiology
Sports Nutrition
Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation
Environment and Sports
Measurement Methods and Instrument Development
Exercise and Sports Biochemistry
Molecular Physiology
Other Fields
Main Participants
- Researchers specializing in exercise physiology, sports physiology, and sports science
- University faculty members and researchers working in health science, physical fitness science, physical education, and physical activity research
- Life-science researchers studying muscle function, circulation, respiration, metabolism, endocrine function, and thermoregulation
- Medical and health professionals involved in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and exercise prescription
- Professionals supporting athlete training, nutrition, and conditioning
- Educators and coaches involved in physical education, sports education, and athletic instruction
- Company representatives involved in the development and provision of measurement instruments, analytical technologies, and research support services
- Graduate students, undergraduate students, and early-career researchers
Related Society and Organizing Institutions
- Organizer: Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology
- Co-organizer: Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
- Purpose of the Society: To advance professional and academic research in the physiology of exercise and sports, promote interaction among members, and strengthen collaboration with related disciplines
- Japanese-language Journal: Japanese Journal of Exercise and Sports Physiology
- English-language Journal: Advances in Exercise and Sports Physiology
- 2026 Board and Committee Meetings: Scheduled for the afternoon of August 19 (Wed), 2026
Meeting Overview
The Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology provides a forum for sharing research on physiological responses and adaptations associated with exercise and sports, covering fundamental research, applied research, clinical practice, and competitive sports. The 34th meeting will be the third meeting held at Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, following the 8th and 26th annual meetings.
The program will address a diverse range of research and practical topics in exercise physiology, including lactate metabolism, sports nutrition, heat countermeasures, hypoxic environments, advanced running footwear, and skeletal muscle aging.
The symposia will cover body cooling, altitude training, exercise science involving racehorses, and collaboration between scientific research and competitive sports practice. Researchers and professionals working in practical settings are expected to share knowledge from their respective perspectives.
In the general research sessions, presenters will first deliver short presentations summarizing the key points of their studies and will then move to the poster area for open discussion. This format is intended to support both efficient understanding of the research and direct interaction among participants.
Publication Status
- Meeting Overview: Published
- Program and Schedule: Published
- Featured Lectures and Symposium Information: Published
- Advance Registration: Closed on July 19, 2026
- Current Registration: Late / on-site registration rate period
- General Abstract Submission: Closed on July 19, 2026
- General Research Presentations: 39 abstracts received
- Meeting Encouragement Award: Applications from eligible presenters are open until July 24 (Fri), 2026, at 23:59 JST
- Access Map and Transportation Information: Published
- Detailed On-site Venue Guide: Under preparation
- Poster Dimensions and Detailed Presenter Instructions: To be announced
Information for Participants
- Lunch: The organizers plan to provide boxed lunches with tea during the meeting.
- Lunch Reservation: To reduce food waste, participants are expected to be asked in advance whether they require a boxed lunch.
- Networking Reception: A complimentary networking reception is scheduled after the final session on the first day of the meeting.
- Coffee Breaks: Coffee and refreshments are expected to be provided during designated breaks.
- Participants Driving to the Venue: Participants who drive must refrain from consuming alcohol at the networking reception.
Venue Access
- Venue: Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
- Address: 1-1 Asashirodai, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka 590-0496, Japan
- Transportation Information: The official website provides access maps for visitors traveling by car, train, or bus.
- Local Bus Services: Information on Nankai Bus and Wakayama Bus Naga services is available through the official access page.
- On-site Venue Guide: Detailed locations of the lecture rooms, general presentation area, registration desk, and other facilities are under preparation.
Participants should check the official website shortly before the meeting for the latest public transportation information, bus timetables, and on-site venue arrangements.
