Nippon Sport Science University
日本体育大学 | |
Nippon Sport Science University | |
Former name | Nippon College of Physical Education |
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| Motto | 體育富強之基 |
Motto in English | Rich and Powerful Lives Based on Physical Education |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1893 |
| Location | , , Japan 35°37′19″N 139°38′56″E / 35.622°N 139.649°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | Nittaidai |
| Website | nittai.ac.jp |
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.