Pestalozzi Technology Awarded Contract for Japan Sports Agency's FY2026 National Fitness Survey Targeting Elementary and Junior High School Students

Pestalozzi Technology Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Tomotsuna Inoue), the developer of the 'ALPHA' digital fitness test aggregation app, announced it has been awarded the contract to implement the Japan Sports Agency's "FY2026 National Survey on Physical Fitness, Athletic Ability, and Exercise Habits." This is a comprehensive national survey conducted annually for all 5th-grade elementary and 2nd-grade junior high school students. Pestalozzi will be responsible for the entire process, from planning and design through to implementation, data aggregation, analysis, and reporting.

Contract Overview Client: Japan Sports Agency, Policy Division (an external bureau of MEXT) Project Name: FY2026 National Survey on Physical Fitness, Athletic Ability, and Exercise Habits Target: All 5th-grade elementary and 2nd-grade junior high school students nationwide (including special support schools)

Background and Significance The survey is Japan's largest and longest-running study on youth physical fitness and exercise. According to the Sports Agency, children's average physical fitness scores have been declining since 2018, a trend that has become more pronounced since the COVID-19 pandemic. Accurately grasping the current situation and linking it to evidence-based policies is essential. Pestalozzi Technology has continuously managed fitness and attitude surveys for approximately 1.8 million students annually across 5,200 schools in 11 prefectures and 85 municipalities. This national contract is the culmination of the expertise and operational know-how developed through these large-scale projects.

Main Responsibilities The contract covers the comprehensive management of all survey operations: - Design, distribution, and collection of survey materials - Management of online survey implementation - Establishment and operation of a call center for schools and boards of education - Cleaning, aggregation, and analysis of collected data - Administrative support for an expert advisory committee - Creation and provision of final report materials

Future Outlook Pestalozzi Technology has deployed its 'ALPHA' system to about 5,200 schools nationwide, accumulating exercise data for approximately 3 million individuals. In FY2024, it established the internal "Japan Health and Exercise Data Research Institute" to engage in joint research, academic presentations, and EBPM support. Starting in 2026, the company is also launching the full-scale rollout of "ALPHA for Biz," a corporate fitness check service. This business is entering a rapid growth phase, supported by a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare guideline (effective April 2026) aimed at preventing occupational accidents among older workers. With this contract, the company aims to further expand its business foundation, which transforms exercise and health data into value for all age groups, from children to the working population. Pestalozzi is currently fundraising and actively recruiting to accelerate its business expansion and welcomes inquiries from investors, potential partners, and job candidates interested in the education, healthcare, and data utilization fields.