Promoting cross-cutting research in sports and health sciences:

Promoting trans-disciplinary researches in sports and health sciences: Based on the scientific research products accumulated within the entire institution, the University of Tokyo Sports Science Initiative (UTSSI) aims to return its knowledge to the human society. It tackles such social issues as elongation of healthy-life expectancy, improvement of quality of life for people with disabilities and enhancement of sport performances, with trans-disciplinary approach.