Physical and Mental Changes among High School Students in Fukushima, a Disaster-stricken Area, Following Continuous Sports Lessons Taught by International and Olympic Level Athletes

Background : Research on the effects of disaster-relief by professional athletes has yet to be conducted.Methods : We investigated the impact of continuous sports lessons, by professional athletes, on the mental and physical health of the participants and the athletes. The participants were high school students of Soma High School. Lessons started in June 2011 ; as of August 2012, seven lessons have been held. During the four lessons between...