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)！

Congrautlations! Ying-Chu Chen passed the ACSM CEP certification! Congratulations are certainly in order! It’s with immense pride that we announce Ying-Chu Chen’s successful passage of the ACSM CEP certification. This accomplishment underscores Ying-Chu’s dedication, perseverance, and expertise in the field of exercise physiology and fitness training. The ACSM CEP certification is widely recognized as a benchmark of excellence in the industry, and Ying-Chu’s attainment of this prestigious credential reflects his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional competence. With this achievement, Ying-Chu not only demonstrates his mastery of essential concepts and principles but also his readiness to positively impact the lives of others through evidence-based exercise programming and personalized training regimens. As Ying-Chu continues to advance his career and broaden his impact, his success serves as an inspiration to colleagues and clients alike, motivating them to pursue their own goals with passion and determination. We applaud Ying-Chu for his exceptional achievement and look forward to witnessing the continued impact of his expertise in promoting health and wellness within our community.

The 11th International Seminar in Sport and Exercise Psychology (ISSEP) held in Taiwan was hosted by the National Taiwan Normal University and the Society for Sport and Exercise Psychology of Taiwan. It was co-organized in collaboration with the Asian South-Pacific Association of Sport Psychology (ASPASP) and the Physical Activity and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (PACNL). Gratitude is extended to Research Chair Professor Dr. Yu-Kai Chang, the conference president, for his dedicated efforts in ensuring a remarkable commencement. Over the course of the event, characterized by mutual exchange and camaraderie, interactions among participants increased in frequency and familiarity. In just a few days, the ISSEP 2024 served as an international platform, affording attendees the opportunity to share ideas, forge friendships, and even surmount language barriers. Last but not the least, PhD student Ying-Chu Chen won the best oral presentation award in the seminar!

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.

Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health Promotion:A Practitioner’s Perspective. Thanks for Professor Lai’s invitation. We discussed about the topic of exercise, physical activity, and health promotion from a practitioner’s perspective. I’m really looking forward to sharing with you guys those materials and perspectives. Feel free to contact me for sharing.

肥胖和多種慢性病息息相關，體重管理是長年不滅的議題，坊間對於減肥、體位控制的方法各出奇招，如何幫助民眾透過科學、醫學實證的專業方法來安全、有效、長期地維持良好的BMI數值，以及透過運動來達到更好的身體組成，這都將會是相當值得探討的主題。