Nippon Sport Science University

Nippon Sport Science University
日本体育大学
Nippon Sport Science University
Former name
Nippon College of Physical Education
Motto體育富強之基
Motto in English
Rich and Powerful Lives Based on Physical Education
TypePrivate
Established1893 (1893)
Location, ,
Japan

35°37′19″N 139°38′56″E / 35.622°N 139.649°E / 35.622; 139.649
CampusUrban
NicknameNittaidai
WebsiteNippon Sport Science University

Nippon Sport Science University (日本体育大学, Nippon taiiku daigaku), abbreviated as Nittaidai (日体大), is a private university in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded in 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949. The school is known for the many famous athletes among its alumni.