2023 Annual Achievement Report - Main Project of National Taiwan Sport University
In terms of the master plan of our school, NTD 36,502,100 was subsidized for plan implementation at Stage 1 in 2018, with an objective achievement rate of more than 94%. In 2019, NTD 36,502,100 was subsidized, with an objective achievement rate of more than 94.6%. In 2020, NTD 37,710,530 was subsidized, with an objective achievement rate of 85.96% due to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, NTD 37,763,137 was subsidized, with an objective achievement rate of more than 94.96%. In 2022, NTD 37,762,791 was subsidized, with a fund utilization rate of 100.00% and an objective achievement rate exceeding 90% in all implementation years except for 2020.
A. Implementation of teaching innovation
Efforts to enhance student learning focused on improving language and information skills, encouraging the formation of self-organized learning communities, utilizing teaching assistant resources, and leveraging professional skill classrooms to foster peer joint learning relationships. In terms of teacher development, initiatives encouraged the formation of teacher communities, the development of digital teaching materials, exchanges with domestic and international experts and scholars, and participation in growth incentive programs, aiming to expose teachers to new knowledge, foster cross-domain cooperation, and stimulate research and teaching energy. For curriculum learning, innovative approaches were introduced, including courses of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, micro courses, deep bowl courses, cross-domain thematic course modules, and industry-mentor collaborative teaching, encouraging students to break away from traditional curriculum structures, drive teaching innovation, and spark interest in learning. In the aspect of international exchanges, students were guided to form teams for overseas or online exchanges, participate in overseas professional internships, and pursue dual-degree programs, enhancing their skills and employability. In 2022, the school hosted its first post-pandemic in-person international academic exchange event, inviting scholars from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Croatia for academic interactions.
In the aspect of connection with career planning, the industry internship mentor system has been established to handle career counseling and alumni seminars, create a friendly entrepreneurial training team and entrepreneurial environment and other innovative practices, and guide students to acquire professional skills in school and apply them in the industry.
B. Development of school characteristics
In the aspect of happiness economy characteristics, plans have been made for field freshmen training, marine recreation sports coaching talent programs, and international outdoor adventure leadership courses to cultivate recreational sports professionals specializing in field education, water recreation, and outdoor adventures. Students' foundational skills in community management in the era of new media have been developed, and their creativity in imagery, copywriting, and audio-visual production has been stimulated for application in commercial marketing. In the aspect of athletics competition characteristics, curriculum modules for muscle strength and physical training, guidance for outstanding athletes, and adaptive career pathways have been integrated to assist students in finding suitable career paths. Additionally, a sports talent database has been established to enhance the possibility of open and fair circulation of sports talent resources within Taiwan. In the aspect of sports education model characteristics, the discussion and promotion of the Olympic spirit have been strengthened through courses and volunteer activities. Sports humanistic literacy has been emphasized through documentaries, while the design of diverse physical education teacher training courses and the development of sports lesson plans have been employed to enhance the employment competitiveness of future sports educators. In the aspect of healthy LOHAS characteristics, in response to the demand for sports talent in an aging society, innovative sports health practice courses have been introduced to strengthen students' skills. The active aging learning value-added program has been implemented to promote elder-friendly care, and a curriculum development center for sports health promotion targeting middle-aged and elderly individuals has been established to encourage students to apply their knowledge in practice.
C. Improvement of the publicity in higher education
In the aspect of students, the University has encouraged economically and culturally disadvantaged students (bursary students) to strengthen their willingness and opportunities to study through the promotion and management of relevant mechanisms. The University has continued to hold promotion activities in rural areas, high school student experience camps, and bursaries for realizing dreams to assist potential students (not enrolled yet). After enrollment, the University also provides bursary students with related study guidance and bursary mechanism. In the aspect of teachers, the University focuses on maintaining the faculty structure to uphold the teacher-student ratio and encourages diverse advancements for teachers to sustain teaching quality. In the aspect of the system, the university safeguards students’ right to propose and express their opinions, improves the disclosure of school affairs and research information, and implements a self-improvement mechanism.
D. Fulfillment of social responsibility
National Taiwan Sport University takes “health promotion,” “local care,” “environmental sustainability,” and “cultural sustainability” as the development objectives and makes good use of the characteristics of National Taiwan Sport University’s professional sports and leisure to develop various services, such as fitness guidance, healthy sports, etc. It upholds the caring spirit of university social responsibility by providing service-learning opportunities for rural children and middle-aged and senior citizens. Additionally, the University continues to carry out fundraising initiatives and conduct international USR overseas service-learning activities.