EMI Teaching Course Demonstration
Steve Ying-Chu Chen is designed to facilitate a supportive EMI learning environment. You will receive insights into how I structure academic literacy within the field of Sport Sciences.
Clear Objectives, Scaffolded Learning, Active Participation!
On this page, you’ll find the EMI course demonstration of how I utilize digital resources to teach core concepts like Experimental Research Design and the distinction between Acute exercise and Cognitive Function.
Physical Activity and Cognitive Function
Visual Scaffolding for Complex Concepts
In my EMI course demonstration, Physical Activity and Cognitive Function, I utilize visual aids to explain abstract methodological concepts. As demonstrated in my teaching presentation, visualizing the relationship between the Independent Variable (Cause) and the Dependent Variable (Effect) is crucial for student understanding.
This video serves as a flipped-classroom resource to help students visualize how we manipulate variables—such as comparing High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) vs. Moderate Continuous Training—to measure outcomes like short-term memory.
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Linear Regression Course Guided Reading EMI course Demonstration
Simplifying Abstract Concepts with Analogies
Teaching statistics in an EMI setting can be challenging due to the complex terminology. In this “Guided Reading” session, I demonstrate how to use a relatable Real-world Analogy—the “Lunch Scenario”—to explain the concept of Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and its sensitivity to outliers.
By asking students to imagine 9 people buying a $10 lunch versus 1 person buying a $500 meal, I help them visualize how a single data point can distort the regression line. This Analogy-based Scaffolding is a key strategy I use to make abstract mathematical models accessible to students.
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Interactive EMI Demonstrations: Jigsaw Strategy and Compound Lifts
From Passive Listening to Active Creation
During my EMI demonstration at Arizona State University, I applied the modified Jigsaw strategy to transform students from passive listeners into active learners. By focusing on fundamental compound lifts—such as the barbell squat and hip hinge (deadlift)—students are challenged to synthesize complex biomechanical mechanisms. Furthermore, I integrate modern media literacy by tasking students to create a 60-second YouTube Reel explaining these concepts simply to a potential client, bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world fitness coaching.
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Foundations of Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics
Structuring Core Knowledge in English
Introducing core concepts for personal training and weight training requires clear and structured explanations. In this course introduction, I guide students through the fundamental principles of applied anatomy and biomechanics. The session covers the three main planes of motion (sagittal, transverse, and frontal), the mechanics of different lever systems, and the three distinct types of muscle contractions (eccentric, concentric, and isometric), ensuring that technical sport science vocabulary becomes highly accessible.
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Periodization Training and General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
Scientific Approaches to Program Design
During my teaching session at Taipei City University of Science and Technology, I explore the systematic science of periodization training. By understanding the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), students learn how the body adapts to stress over time. I emphasize how to individualize training programs for future clients by systematically manipulating key training variables—such as frequency, intensity, type, time, and volume—to ensure optimal progression and success in their professional careers.
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Core Principles of Training: Specificity, Overload, and Progression
Establishing the Pillars of Exercise Technique
When teaching exercise technique and spotting, establishing a solid theoretical foundation is essential. In this segment, I dive into the three primary pillars of training: Specificity, Overload, and Progression. I specifically highlight the Principle of Specificity, explaining to students that in order to achieve targeted adaptations, the training program must incorporate the exact, relevant movements and energy systems being trained.
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Professional Development and International Training
Expanding Global Perspectives
Emphasizing the importance of continuous growth, this short clip captures a glimpse of my two-week intensive training and certification experience in Phoenix, Arizona. Engaging directly in international academic and practical environments continually enriches the EMI methodologies and global perspectives that I bring back to my students in the classroom.
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