Hosei University has established the "Hosei University Sports Charter" to set forth its stance on the promotion of sports in the form of a "Charter" and to widely demonstrate this stance inside and outside the university.
Hosei University will further promote and develop sports under this Charter.
Preamble to the Hosei University Sports Charter
Sports are a creative cultural activity and have positive value in the formation of a vibrant society and in the personal development of students, both physically and mentally.
Hosei University has contributed to the development of not only university sports but also sports in Japan through its efforts to promote sports over its 130-year history.
(i) University Education and Sports
We believe that sports, in combination with academics, promote the holistic development of students and are essential to the education of our university, which is responsible for fostering human resources with a rich sense of humanity.
(ii) Founding Spirit and Sportsmanship
Sports is an activity in which each individual (or team) demonstrates all of his or her abilities and competes freely and fairly, and it is also a constant challenge to make the impossible possible. In this sense, the cultivation of sportsmanship resonates with our university's founding spirit of "freedom and progress.
(iii) University Identity and Social Reputation
The success of the University's sports activities fosters the vitality of the University's members and contributes to the formation of the University's identity. In addition, if they contribute to the promotion and development of not only university sports but also sports in Japan, they will enhance the University's social reputation.
(iv) Contribution to the community through sports
In an aging Japanese society with a declining birthrate, people are expected to improve their health through a variety of involvement in sports, and to realize a rich sports life throughout their lives. TUAT will respond to these challenges by utilizing its abundant resources and collaborating with the local community.
(v) Promotion and development of sports
The University is deeply aware of the cultural value of sports and its significance in university education, and aims to further promote and develop sports by promoting sports-related research, strengthening support systems, and improving the environment for activities, including facilities and coaching systems.
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April 1, 2011