Department of Somatic and Sports Leisure Industry
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Introduction
Based on the concepts of Somatic Education, our department trains professional talents in mind-body integration and adjustment of body movement. With somatic methodology and techniques, we present as a center point along with a combination of the natural environment in the eastern Taiwan area. In addition, we also train professional in recreational sports and tourism instruction, management and operation, combining the natural resources for recreational activities in Taitung district.
The SSLI（Somatics and Sports Leisure Industry） is the first, and the only department in Taiwan that targets in both somatic education development and sports recreation industry. This program includes movement exploration, fitness, sports and recreation giving us a natural edge. We combine tourism and relaxation with body-mind integrated methodology to meet the requirements for present society. Our aim is to provide a ground of experience for students where these different aspects can be addressed in body-mind practices, center in somatic theories and understand of in somatic education and therapy. In this wonderful natural environment founded in Taitung, students learn to explore the inner-self through Yoga, Somatic fitness, Chi Gong, Pilates, Podiatric massage, Shiatsu and massage, Tai massage and Chinese alternative therapy. Furthermore, Taitung is made as the most of the recreational areas to promote sports such as River tracing, Water activities and Lifesaving, Swimming, Climbing, Ecotourism guide, Biking, Orienteering, Camping and Outdoor adventure. Our program also provides students with a general introduction to the history, theory and practice of counseling, as well as teaching basic skills in both verbal and somatic work and business management.
Faculty
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Name
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Title |
Academic Background |
Research Interest |
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Tsai-Shen Chou |
Associate professor & Chairman |
Ph.D. Sports Management |
Sport Management、Sport Marketing、Sport Leisure、Theory and Practice in Leisure Activities、Badminton、Golf |
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Suh-Hwa Maa |
Professor |
Ph.D. Nursing |
Human Anatomy、Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory、Meridians、Human Development、Cultivation and Nutrition、Rehabilitation Medicine、Health and Cultivation for Aging、Holistic Health Promotion、Research Method |
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Mei-Chu Liu |
Professor |
Ph.D. Somatics |
Somatics、Somatic Movement Education、Somatic Fitness、Dance、Yoga、Jazz Dance |
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Dah-Feng Lin |
Associate professor |
Ph.D. Somatics |
Somatics、Sport Injury and Management、Somatic Fitness、Sport Massage、Shiazu and Massage |
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Sean Chang |
Assistant Professor |
Ph.D. Leadership in Organizations |
Introduction to Marketing、Plnning and Management in Leisure Activities、Human Resource Management、Organizational Leadership |
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Ching-Ku Yeh |
Assistant Professor |
Ph.D. Sports Management |
Methods of Leisure Sport Guidance、Sports Facilities and Planning、Fitness Club Management、Human Resource、Swimming、Light Ship、dragon boat |
Curriculum
Somatics
Theoretical:
Concept of Somatics, Human anatomical physiology, Experimental anatomy, Movement analysis, Somatic movement education and therapy, Health promotion and physical fitness, Exercise psychology, Counseling, Somatic hand-on bodywork, Health and cultivation for aging and nutrition.
Practical:
Practicum in somatic industry, Somatic fitness, Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Cultivation and Chi Gong, Flowing Pilates, GYROTONIC®/GYROKINESIS®, Continuum Jungle Gym, Body-Mind Centering, Creative movement education, Dance, Podiatric massage, Shiatsu and massage, Tai massage, Chinese alternative therapy.
Sports Leisure
Theoretical:
Business analysis in leisure industry, Leisure sport guidance, Sport management and Marketing, Sports facilities management and planning, Event management, Human resources management, Sociology of leisure, Strategic management, Planning and management of tourism resources, Electronic commerce management, Media in Sport, Group dynamics and leadership.
Practical:
Swimming, Water activities and lifesaving, Climbing, River tracing, In-line Skating, Project adventure, Ecotourism guide, Biking, Orienteering, Camping.
Future Development
- Nurture professional talents of mind-body integration and recreational sports that meet the requirements of world trends and international development.
- Combine characteristics of the eastern region to display the high quality, professional abilities in the recreation industry.
- Provide quality services to cater for aging trends.
- Macro-develop Somatics and sports recreation industry.