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Gaku Kakehata is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Sport Sciences, School of Sport and Sciences, holding a PhD in Sports Science awarded in March 2021 from Waseda University. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Waseda University (current position since April 2024), The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (2022-2024), and he served as a Visiting Scholar at the National Youth Sports Institute in Singapore (2023-2024).
Dr. Kakehata's research focuses on sports science, coaching, and sports neuroscience with particular emphasis on neuromuscular control during sprint running. His work examines the intricate relationships between muscle activity timing, coordination patterns, and athletic performance across various sprint disciplines. His investigations span from elite athletes to children's movement development, providing comprehensive insights across the athletic spectrum.
His publication portfolio reveals a strong trend toward understanding the neural mechanisms underlying sprint performance, with particular attention to thigh muscle coordination, the effects of hypoxic training, and competition dynamics. His research bridges biomechanics, neuroscience, and practical coaching applications, demonstrating how fundamental movement patterns translate to elite performance.
- MSSE Featured Article for research on thigh muscle activity limiting 100m dash performance
- Japan Coaching Association 33rd Conference Outstanding Presentation Award
Dr. Kakehata actively contributes to athletic development through research projects examining neuromuscular control mechanisms in sprinters, neural adaptations to training, and the development of evidence-based coaching methodologies. His work with the Waseda University track and field team demonstrates his commitment to applying scientific principles to practical athlete development.
His laboratory work focuses on advanced biomechanical analysis of sprint mechanics using wireless EMG sensors, high-speed video analysis, and sophisticated neural assessment techniques to unravel the complexities of human locomotion under maximal effort conditions.
