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Ph.D. Candidate | M.S. & M.A., CSCS*D, ACSM CEP & EP-C, CPT
About Me
Steve Ying-Chu Chen has received his Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Sinology Studies at National Taiwan Normal University in 2011, and he completed another Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Exercise and Health Sciences at the University of Taipei in 2021. In 2024, he is the PhD candidate in Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at National Taiwan Normal University. In addition, he is also the NSCA distinguished certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS*D), ACSM certified exercise physiologist and certified clinical exercise physiologist (ACSM-EP-C & ACSM-CEP) & certified personal trainer (CPT).
- Physcial Activity and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Acute Exercise and Cognitive Function
- Strength and Conditioning, weight training, and fitness assessment
- Transdiscipline Research
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PhD Candidate, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
National Taiwan Normal University
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PhD Student, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
National Taiwan Normal University
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Master of Science in Exercise and Health Sciences
University of Taipei
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Master of Arts in International Sinology Studies
National Taiwan Normal University
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Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature
National Chengchi University
In the realm of research, Ying-Chu Chen is devoted to examining the influence of exercise and sports on behavioral performance, psychological well-being, and brain function in humans. His research primarily falls within the interdisciplinary domains of exercise psychology, exercise physiology, physical activity and cognitive function, and exercise and cognitive neuroscience. This exploration is achieved by integrating principles from sport psychology, exercise psychology, and cognitive neuroscience.
From an academic training perspective, Ying-Chu Chen utilizes advanced techniques such as event-related potentials (ERP) in electroencephalography (EEG), structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Adopting a cognitive neuroscience approach, Chen investigates cognitive processing in the general population and special population within the context of physical activity, exercise, and sports. These methodologies are essential for uncovering the cognitive processing mechanisms underlying these activities.
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2026年8月1日，由運動部委託中華奧會辦理的「2026國際運動事務人才培訓營」正式開訓。身為錄取學員，我將在此次高強度培訓中，透過全英文專題研討與實務操作，將運動科學與EMI雙語教學經驗轉化為國際體壇交涉與談判的實戰能力。 On August 1, 2026, the "2026 International Sports Affairs Talent Training Camp" officially commenced. As a selected participant, I will engage in intensive training, transforming my experience in sports science and EMI into practical negotiation skills for the international sports arena.
Aug 1, 2026
On June 17-18, 2026, Steve Ying-Chu Chen engaged with the EMI Academic English & Culture Camp at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). Organized by the Center for Academic Literacy and co-organized by Fulbright Taiwan and the NTNU Office of Bilingual Education, this program emphasizes practical academic communication, cross-institutional exchange, and outcome-driven learning.
Jun 17, 2026
On May 22, 2026, Ying-Chu Chen attended the 2025-26 Global Education Forum hosted by Fulbright Taiwan. This post reflects on the EMI pedagogical strategies shared by top Taiwanese universities (including NTNU) and echoes the profound impacts of overseas professional training at institutions like ASU, UMD, and UCSD.
May 24, 2026
On May 7, 2026, Ying-Chu Chen reflected on the lasting impacts of the Fulbright Taiwan EMI Overseas Professional Training Workshop held at Arizona State University (ASU). This reflection centers on integrating English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) methodologies—specifically through translanguaging and educational equity—into modern, globally connected classrooms to bridge complex scientific domains with bilingual instruction.
May 7, 2026
為了持續精進 English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) 授課技巧，我在 2026 年 4 月 9 日透過國立臺灣師範大學英語學術素養中心 (NTNU CAL)，與語言學專業顧問 Kaiva 進行了一對一線上諮詢，專注於改善學術口說的發音、語調與音高控制。
Apr 9, 2026