Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare Open-Water Swimming VR Training

Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare Open-Water Swimming VR Training
At the Department of Health and Physical Education at Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, an annual open-water swimming practicum is held as part of the training program for future health and physical education teachers. The goal is to nurture teachers with the skills to prevent swimming-related accidents, especially among children, which remain a significant concern. Many students participating in this practicum have little or no experience swimming in the ocean or with long-distance swimming, which carries a potential risk of serious accidents if misjudgments are made. Fortunately, with 30 years of experience in conducting this training safely, we have created a 360-degree video content to pass on this expertise to future generations.

The video content was developed through extensive discussions with Professor Hamada and other instructors responsible for the open-water swimming practicum at the Department of Health and Physical Education. It was decided to include scenarios simulating challenging conditions encountered in previous practicums, such as "worsening weather," "changing sea conditions," and the "appearance of jellyfish."

Each year, the open-water swimming practicum takes place along the coast of Shimane Prefecture. We conducted filming along the actual swimming course, attaching the camera to the swimmer's head to create a sense of realism, making viewers feel as though they are actually swimming. This approach allows for an immersive viewing experience that simulates the act of swimming.

In the Health and Physical Education Department, this VR footage will be used to provide students with a simulated experience, as well as to gather biometric data during the practice, aiming for a higher level of safety in open-water swimming activities.

PROJECT INFORMATION

CLIENT
Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare
ROLE
360°video Production
RELEASE
2024.03.11
CREDITS
METHODS
360-degree Movie
KEYWORDS
University
Research