Ken Yamauchi is a professor at the Keio University Institute of Physical Education. He graduated from Nippon Sport Science University in 1985 and completed his master's program (M.P.Ed.) in physical education at the same university in 1987. Currently, he is focusing on research in health science and sports coaching methods. In addition, he is engaged in sports coaching to children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. He has a wealth of knowledge about improving gait and has devised a number of original exercise prescription menus that incorporate video analysis. Additionally, he is well-versed in coordination training and life activity testing. In recent years, he has been developing a gait analysis system using drones. Ken is good at teaching sports. At his university, he teaches walking, fitness, handball, skiing and first aid. His excellent, positive and always energetic attitude fosters an active learning environment where students work hard. In his free time, he enjoys walking with the elderly, and the students at his walking classes are always smiling and having fun. This is because his guidance plays a role in maintaining and improving health.
【Research】
1984–2004, Exercise training, Coaching Methodology of sports.
2004– Present, Coaching Methodology of sports, walking, Health Care for older adult.
【Important Publications】
Study of pole walking for older adults: Exercise intervention effect and gait in pole walking, Walking Research No20: p41–48 (2016). Elements of the gait predicting future falls in the elderly, AAG 53rd National Conference Poster Presentations (Online DIGITAL PROGRAM), (2020). Do Insoles Improve Gait in Older Persons? ～ Evaluating Gait With/Without Insoles Using Drone Photography ～, AAG 56th National Conference Poster Presentations: Abstracts p74 of 75 (2023). Gait Analysis Using a Drone: A Case Study, AAG 57th National Conference Poster Presentations: Abstracts p113 of 117 (2024).
Effectiveness of walking exercise using two special poles in improving cognitive function for elderly individuals, AAG 58th National Conference Poster Presentations: Abstracts p48 of 49 (2025).