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PhD Candidate | M.S. & M.A., CSCS*D, ACSM CEP & EP-C, CPT
About Me
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
- 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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From January 25 to February 7, 2026, Steve Ying-Chu Chen participated in the Fulbright Taiwan EMI Overseas Professional Training Workshop. Held at Arizona State University (ASU), this program provided an intensive look at English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) through the lens of translanguaging and educational equity. Steve explored how to effectively bridge complex scientific domains—such as exercise science and cognitive neuroscience—with bilingual instruction, fostering a classroom environment that is both academically rigorous and globally connected.
Jan 25, 2026
恭喜陳映竹榮獲國家運動科學中心（TISS）115年度「博士生研究獎學金」！此獎項旨在培育運動科學與科技頂尖人才，全台僅選出四位優秀博士生。映竹以「急性中等強度連續運動搭配血流限制」之研究計畫脫穎而出。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 2026 Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS) Doctoral Research Scholarship! This prestigious award, granted to only four students nationwide, supports outstanding PhD candidates specializing in sports science and technology.
Jan 16, 2026
恭喜陳映竹入圍2026年第六屆好好聽FM播客大賽！入圍節目《運動讓腦袋變年輕？》將尖端運動科學轉化為動人聲音，實踐「在歡樂的地方知識流動」。(Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for being a finalist in the 6th Hao Hao Ting FM Podcast Competition! His program transforms cutting-edge exercise science into captivating audio, fulfilling the mission of 'Letting knowledge flow in joyful places.')
Jan 15, 2026
恭喜陳映竹榮獲114學年度呂聯宗呂王敏華夫婦獎助學基金！呂聯宗學長勉勵學弟妹在AI時代應具備跨域學習能力，並傳承「飲水思源」的精神。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 114th Academic Year Lu Lien-Tsung & Lu Wang Min-Hua Scholarship! Alumnus Mr. Lu encouraged students to embrace interdisciplinary learning in the AI era and to always remember their roots.
Dec 26, 2025
恭喜陳映竹榮獲2025 TOEFL ITP 高等教育學術研究獎學金！此項殊榮旨在肯定其在學術研究上的投入與卓越成果。頒獎典禮於2025年12月20日假台北101 SPACE 88舉行，與其他優秀得獎者共享榮耀。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 2025 TOEFL ITP Higher Education Academic Research Scholarship! This prestigious award acknowledges her dedication and significant achievements in academic research. The award ceremony took place on December 20, 2025, at Taipei 101 SPACE 88.
Dec 20, 2025