＜Aims and Objectives＞
The academy is a human resource development programme that aims to support domestic sports organisations in strengthening their relationship with international sports organisations so as to enhance the international capabilities of their human resources. The programme aims to develop human resources who can represent their domestic sports organisations in the policy-making process of international sports organisations, who can play an active role in international negotiations, and who can pursue international cooperation and contributions.
＜Format＞ 8 weeks of 3-day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) programmes comprising lectures and practical training= Total 24 days
＜Venue＞
Ajinomoto National Training Center, Japan Sport Olympic Square, and other
*In FY2022, a portion of the programme was also held online
＜Eligible participants＞
1) The following nominees of the JOC or its affiliated National Federations
(1) Candidates who could potentially represent the JOC or its member National Federations in international organisations such as IOC, IF or AF, as executives or standing committee members, or actively participate in the policy-making in such organisations as programme managers, etc. for international competitions.
(2) International officials of the JOC or JOC-affiliated National Federations or candidates expected to reach such positions in the future
2) Other candidates approved by the JOC
Participants are often asked to think for themselves, and not just listen to lectures
Schoolmasters advise on Academy management and lecture structure
Practical international communication exercises in English
Participants come from a variety of sports organisations
In past years, follow-up workshops have been held for past graduates of the Academy to provide learning and networking opportunities for Academy graduates (for the past two years, these workshops were cancelled due to COVID-19). The year 2022 marks 12 years since the programme began, and the total number of graduates stands at 329. The JISLA Conference was held to encourage network-building and reciprocal information-sharing across graduating classes with the aim of motivating the individual internationalization of alumni, as well as the internationalisation of the NF through the alumni.
Number of Academy Participants (as of 2024)
| Year | Number of New Participants |
|---|---|
| FY2011 | 20 |
| FY2012 | 21 |
| FY2013 | 20 |
| FY2014 | 27 |
| FY2015 | 27 |
| FY2016 | 42 |
| FY2017 | 25 |
| FY2018 | 43 |
| FY2019 | 36 |
| FY2020 | 33 |
| FY2021 | 20 |
| FY2022 | 28 |
| FY2023 | 24 |
| FY2024 | 23 |
| Total | 74 Federations, 391 people |
