2024 年國立臺灣師範大學 EMI 教學資源中心 112-2 學期【EMI 人才與領導課程】成果簡報發表競賽第三名🎉🎊 恭喜陳映竹 (Ying-Chu Chen) 榮獲 2024 年國立臺灣師範大學 EMI 教學資源中心 112-2 學期【EMI 人才與領導課程】成果簡報發表競賽第三名！🥳🌟 陳映竹在這次競賽中展現了卓越的英語教學技巧與領導能力，透過精心準備的簡報贏得了評審們的肯定👏。他的努力與專業不僅為自己帶來了榮譽，也為 EMI 教學資源中心增添了光彩✨。讓我們一起祝賀陳映竹，並期待他在未來的 EMI 課程中繼續發揮所長，為學生帶來更多的啟發與成長📚💡。

National Taiwan Normal University English as medium for instruction teaching assistant talent and leadership course presentation competition 3rd place 🎉🎊 Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for winning 3rd place in the 2024 NTNU EMI Teaching Resource Center 112-2 Semester [EMI Talent and Leadership Course] Presentation Competition! 🥳🌟 Ying-Chu showcased outstanding English presentation skills and leadership abilities in this competition, earning high praise from the judges with his well-prepared presentation👏. His dedication and expertise have not only brought his personal honor but also added prestige to the English as Medium for Instruction Teaching Resource Center✨. Let’s celebrate Ying-Chu Chen’s achievement and look forward to his continued contributions in future EMI courses, bringing more inspiration and growth to his students📚💡.

2024 年國立臺灣師範大學 EMI 教學資源中心 112-2 學期【EMI 人才與領導課程】成果簡報發表競賽第三名🎉🎊 恭喜陳映竹 (Ying-Chu Chen) 榮獲 2024 年國立臺灣師範大學 EMI 教學資源中心 112-2 學期【EMI 人才與領導課程】成果簡報發表競賽第三名！🥳🌟 陳映竹在這次競賽中展現了卓越的英語教學技巧與領導能力，透過精心準備的簡報贏得了評審們的肯定👏。他的努力與專業不僅為自己帶來了榮譽，也為 EMI 教學資源中心增添了光彩✨。讓我們一起祝賀陳映竹，並期待他在未來的 EMI 課程中繼續發揮所長，為學生帶來更多的啟發與成長📚💡。

National Taiwan Normal University English as medium for instruction teaching assistant talent and leadership course presentation competition 3rd place 🎉🎊 Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for winning 3rd place in the 2024 NTNU EMI Teaching Resource Center 112-2 Semester [EMI Talent and Leadership Course] Presentation Competition! 🥳🌟 Ying-Chu showcased outstanding English presentation skills and leadership abilities in this competition, earning high praise from the judges with his well-prepared presentation👏. His dedication and expertise have not only brought his personal honor but also added prestige to the English as Medium for Instruction Teaching Resource Center✨. Let’s celebrate Ying-Chu Chen’s achievement and look forward to his continued contributions in future EMI courses, bringing more inspiration and growth to his students📚💡.

恭喜陳映竹榮獲臺師大體育與運動科學系112學年度第二學期優秀研究生獎學金！本學期共有兩篇第一作者中文TSSCI期刊發表，兩篇共同作者英文SCI期刊發表！並且取得美國運動醫學會臨床運動生理師國際證照 (American College of Sports Medicine_Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification)！

Multi-component exercise (MCE) is a type of workout that combines different types of exercises and has been shown to improve both physical fitness and overall well-being. A recent study aimed to see how MCE affects physical fitness and quality of life (QOL) in middle-aged adults. The study involved 180 participants, who were split into two groups, one group followed a 24-week MCE program, while the other group did not change their usual routine. Researchers measured their quality of life using a widely recognized tool, the WHOQOL-BREF, and also tested their physical fitness, focusing on muscular endurance. While there were no major improvements in overall quality of life for those in the exercise group compared to the control group, the study found that those who did MCE showed significant improvements in strength. In particular, their upper body strength (measured by seated biceps curls) and lower body strength (measured by sit-and-stand tests) saw a noticeable boost. In conclusion, although the MCE program didn’t make a big difference in the participants’ overall quality of life, it did help them build better muscle endurance, which is an important part of staying active and healthy as we aged.

University of Queensland, Australia The recent lecture delivered by Professor John Cairney, Head of School, Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland, offered a comprehensive look at the evolving field of human movement and nutrition sciences. With Professor Yu-Kai Chang as an inviter, the session brought together prominent minds in the field, providing a platform for meaningful discourse on the interdisciplinary nature of human movement, public health, and innovation.

In this invited talk, Ying-Chu Chen shared the experience of being a physcial activity and exercise specialist. He also made clear the definite definition of those three terms, i.e., physical activity, exercise, and sports.

Professor Joan Duda is recognized globally for her knowledge in motivating individuals in physical activities and understanding the factors influencing commitment and optimal performance. Her expertise extends to the psychological and emotional aspects of sports, exercise, and dance. She has a track record of creating, executing, and assessing theory-driven strategies for various groups, from healthy to clinical populations, spanning different ages. Her work stands out for merging significant theoretical models, advancements in methodology, and utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, ranging from field to laboratory studies. Joan spearheads the Motivating Healthy Lifestyle division at the Centre for Obesity Research and is affiliated with the Center on Healthy Ageing and the Institute of Sport, Exercise, and Movement.

In this seminar, Ying-Chu Chen shared the recent research work of effects of acute blood flow restriction exercise on cognitive function. He investigated the current research of blood flow restriction on cognitive function.