National Taiwan University of Sport

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The National Taiwan University of Sport aims to an international, holistic, and dedicated learning environment. The learning and research in NTUS combine both basic and applied sciences to meet global society's needs. While developing these professional capabilities, NTUS also emphasizes the nurture of mind and character. Following the University Motto, Pursuing Expertise and Integrity, Be Strong and Hardworking, NTUS dedicates strong efforts to establish the appropriate attitude toward all aspects of life.
With the Ministry of Education's grant support, NTUS has established the Center for Sport Science Research in Central Taiwan (CSSRCT). The CSSRCT, composed of faculty of Department of Exercise Health Science, Department of Physical Education, Department of Sports Performance, and Sport Science Research Center, has state-of-the-art instruments for research in exercise physiology, exercise psychology, exercise immunology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, movement science, and athletic training. Through CSSRCT, NTUS plays a central role in integrating sport science research resources in central Taiwan, including National Chung Hsing University, National Taichung University of Education, and China Medical University. The faculty and students in NTUS also actively participate in applying sports science to the training of all athletes' levels. NTUS has cooperated with National Sports Training Center to provide national athletes service in all aspects of sports science. NTUS also helps athletes and coaches in junior and senior high schools in central Taiwan in training, physiological assessments, nutrition awareness, psychological counseling, and injury prevention.
The sport and leisure industry is a fast-growing business in Taiwan and around the world. The College of Sport Industry in NTUS has established strong connections with various sports and leisure industry companies to provide students with a practical learning experience. All graduate and undergraduate programs in the College of Sport Industry have set practical training of various lengths as part of the degree requirement. The faculty in NTUS also helps the companies to develop new sport-related products and increase management efficiency.
NTUS has the only student broadcast station in Taiwan that is dedicated solely to sport. The station broadcasts live games of a wide variety of sport, mainly through Youtube or the competitions' official websites. Its work includes National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, Industrial Volleyball League, Jhu-Lou Shan International Cup Baseball Championship, and many others. The station is organized and run entirely by the faculty and students in the Department of Sports Information and Communication. The students can obtain invaluable experience in the demanding yet exciting media industry.
NTUS has developed numerous international athletes in various sports. The students and alumni from NTUS won 2 gold medals, six silver, nine bronze in the 2014 Asian Games, and four gold, five silver, seven bronze in the 2010 Asian Games. Several alumni are playing professionally in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, China League football, Team Lampre Merida cycling, Team Gusto cycling, Chinese Professional Baseball League, and Super Basketball League.
The educational goals of NTUS are to cultivate international sports professionals with expertise, integrity, and a hardworking attitude.

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