Dr. Hsueh Wen  Chow

National Cheng Kung University

PEHL

(8866) 2757575-81806

Email: hwchow@mail.ncku.edu.tw

 

Education

 

PhD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2006.

Major: Leisure Studies

Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Gerontology

Dissertation Title: The relationship between physically active leisure activities and health for adults age fifty and older.

 

MS, National Taiwan Normal University, 2002.

Major: Sport and Leisure Management

 

 

Professional Positions

 

Academic - Post-Secondary

 

Executive Editor, National Cheng Kung University. (August 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010).

 

Professional

 

Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Physical Education, Health and Leisure Studies.

 

Licensures and Certifications

 

YMCA Health & Fitness Training certification. (December 12, 2009 - Present).

 

Fitness trainner, Ministry of Education. (February 14, 2009 - Present).

 

Professional Memberships

 

Republic of China National Society of Physical Education. (December 1, 2009 - Present).

 

Outdoor Recreation Association of R.O.C. (2009 - 2011).

 

World Leisure. (August 1, 2010).

 

Development Activities Attended

 

Conference Attendance, "The 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriarics," Seoul. (June 23, 2013 - June 27, 2013).

 

"8th World Congress on Active Ageing," Glasgow. (August 2012).

 

Conference Attendance, "10th Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies (ANZALS) Biennial Conference," Dunedin. (December 2011).

 

Seminar/Workshop, "Art & Craft of Discussion Leadership," NCKU, Boston, MA. (March 11, 2011 - March 12, 2011).

 

Conference Attendance, "the 11th World Leisure Congress ChunCheon 2010," National Science Foundation, Taiwan, ChunCheon. (August 28, 2010 - September 2, 2010).

 

Conference Attendance, "the III International Conference of Physical Education and Sports Science," National Science Foundation, Taiwan, singapore. (May 24, 2010 - May 26, 2010).

 

TEACHING

 

Non-Credit Instruction

 

Guest Lecture, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, 30 participants. (June 4, 2013).

 

Guest Lecture, Chi Mei hospital, 250 participants. (April 13, 2012).

 

Continuing Education, 100 participants. (August 18, 2010).

 

Directed Student Learning

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (July 12, 2013).
Advised: 正宇 郭

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (July 12, 2013).
Advised: 瑋民 張

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Inst. of International Management. (May 30, 2013).
Advised: Chayaporn Paisarnmunkong

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Inst. of International Management. (May 30, 2013).
Advised: Melissa Puspasari

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Inst. of International Management. (May 30, 2013).
Advised: Rina Novita Mansjur

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (January 29, 2013).
Advised: 永琦 劉

 

Master's Thesis Committee Member, Dept. of Transportation and Communication Management Science. (January 21, 2013).
Advised: 永家 戴

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (July 18, 2012).
Advised: 仲銘 高

 

Master's Thesis Committee Member, Inst. of Physical Education, Health and Leisure Study. (July 17, 2012).
Advised: 珮琳 謝

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "家長參與兒童課後運動社團角色與運動價值觀之研究：以松山足球俱樂部為例," Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (June 2012).
Advised: 俊佑 林

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "赴日打工度假工作參與型態對文化體驗的影響之研究," Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (July 2011).
Advised: 珮萱 張

 

"高齡者參與課程式休閒活動之學習歷程與自我效能增進關係之研究," Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (July 2011).
Advised: 雅馨 羅

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "The Influence of Ecotourism Environmental and Cultural Issues on Hill Tribes’ Conservation, Preservation Behaviour and Intention Employing the VBN Model," Inst. of International Management. (June 21, 2011).
Advised: Nathatenee Gebsombut

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Inst. of International Management. (August 2010).
Advised: Tran Thi Thuy Dung

 

Directed Individual/Independent Study, "Relationship between built environment and physical activity among middle-age and older adults in Tainan city," Inst. of Physical Education, Health and Leisure Study. (July 2010).
Advised: Shang-chen Huang

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Guerrilla Affecting Tourists’ Risk Perception and Their Travel Intention: A Colombian Case," Inst. of International Management. (July 2010).
Advised: Luisa Natalia Zapata Cuervo

 

Master's Thesis Committee Member, "社會資本、休閒參與及主觀幸福感之關係研究," Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (July 2010).
Advised: 玥泠 陳

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "以生命回顧法融入手工藝活動課程 對於高齡者休閒效益體驗之研究," Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (June 30, 2010).
Advised: 易軒 蔡

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "以生命回顧法融入園藝活動課程 對高齡者休閒效益體驗影響之研究," Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (June 30, 2010).
Advised: 耀陞 黃

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "The Preferences of Budget Accommodation in Backpackers’ Travel Plans: A Motivation and Choice Study in UK," Inst. of International Management. (June 2010).
Advised: Sanchita Panja

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Risk Perception, Destination Image, and Cultural Distance Affecting Visit Intention: A Comparison between Bangkok and Islamabad Student," Inst. of International Management. (June 22, 2010).
Advised: Athita Bunpatimakorn

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Conjoint Analysis of Consumer Preferences for Eco-Car in Thailand," Inst. of International Management. (June 22, 2010).
Advised: Paoreena Luanchaison

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Destination Image Formation and Affecting Factors:A case example of International Students in Taiwan," Inst. of International Management. (June 22, 2010).
Advised: Tran Thi Thuy Dung

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Behavior Intention in Bed and Breakfast Industry," Other (Outside National Cheng Kung University). (June 8, 2010).
Advised: 惠亭 余

 

Directed Individual/Independent Study, "The effects of social support on leisure activities participation among the elderly in Taiwan," Other (Within National Cheng Kung University). (July 2009).
Advised: Shih-fang Huang

 

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Other (Within National Cheng Kung University). (June 8, 2009).
Advised: Wei Li

 

RESEARCH

 

Published Intellectual Contributions

 

Book Chapters

 

Chow, H. W. (2014). Leisure and successful aging. Leisure Psychology. Taipei: National Open University Publishing.

 

Chow, H. W., LaMonte, M. (2010). Leisure and Physical Health. Leisure, Health, and Wellness: Making the Connections. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

 

Conference Proceedings

 

Chow, H. W., Chen, W.-C., Lin, L. C., Hsieh, P.-L. The Association of Park Visits and Functional Fitness for Seniors in Taiwan: A Pilot Study. Dunedin: The Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies.

 

Chow, H. W., Hsieh, P.-L., Lin, L. C. (in press). The differences of functional fitness between different exercise behavior and perceived health status among older adults: An exploratory study in southern Taiwan. Melbourne: Australian Association of Gerontology.

 

Chow, H. W., Dong, Y. H. Unique Leisure Constraints to Active Living Faced by Nursing Mothers. Melbourne: The Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies.

 

Chow, H. W., Ryzhov, M. (2014). The video tracking inter‐rater reliability test of outdoor fitness equipment users’ behavior.. Amsterdam: 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science.

 

Kuo, C.-Y., Tai, T.-Y., Liu, C., Chow, H. W., Fang, I.-Y. (2013). Development of physical fitness equipment for elderly in neighbourhood parks. (Abstract published on SCI Journal Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging, 17, supplement 1. <SCI:GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY category 25/46 & NUTRITION & DIETETICS category 31/76, IF=2.394>).. Seoul: The 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriarics.

 

Chow, H. W., Wu, G.-l., Fang, I.-y., Tai, T.-Y., Liu, C. (2013). Outdoor fitness facilities in the park in Tainan city, Taiwan. NSC 100-2410-H-006-083. (Abstract published on SCI Journal Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging, 17, supplement 1. <SCI:GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY category 25/46 & NUTRITION & DIETETICS category 31/76, IF=2.394>).. Seoul: The 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriarics.

 

Chow, H. W., 吳, 冠. (2012). Seniors' experience of participate in a trial of fitness club. 桃園國立體育大學，桃園: 運動與3Q 國際研討會.

 

Chow, H. W., Huang, H.-C., Tu, K.-C., Chen, C.-N. (2012). Serious leisure characteristics in relation to leisure benefits: A Canonical Correlation analysis.. Rimini: The 12th World Leisure Congress.

 

Chow, H. W., Chen, W.-C., Lin, L.L. (2012). A profile of out-of-home mobility and use of neighborhood environments for seniors in Taiwan. (Abstract published on SSCI Journal Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (SSCI,IF=2.085,10/30,Gerontology).). Glasgow: 8th World Congress on Active Ageing.

 

Chow, H. W., Fang, I.-Y., Chang, S.-H. (2012). Aging in place through volunteer: an example of community caring concern in Taiwan. (Abstract published on SSCI Journal (Abstract published on SSCI Journal Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (SSCI,IF=2.085,10/30,Gerontology)). Glasgow: 8th World Congress on Active Ageing.

 

Chow, H. W., Wu, G.-L., Fang, I.-Y., Tu, K.-C., Liao, Y.-C. (2012). An investigation into whether the sports and fitness industry in Taiwan caters to senior citizens. (Abstract published on SSCI Journal Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (SSCI,IF=2.085,10/30,Gerontology)). Glasgow: 8th World Congress on Active Ageing.

 

Chow, H. W., Chen, W.-C., Lin, L.L., Hsieh, P.-L. (2012). Seniors’ out-of home trips and lower body strength . NSC 101-2914-I-006-043-A1. (Abstract published on SSCI Journal Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (SSCI,IF=2.085,10/30,Gerontology)). Glasgow: 8th World Congress on Active Ageing.

 

Chow, H. W., 戴, 子., 劉, 強., 郭, 正., 張, 瑋. (2012). 公園運動器材對老年人體適能之功能分析。. 南投開南大學: 2012福祉科技與服務管理國際研討會暨大師級講座.

 

Chow, H. W., Hwang, K. P., Bunpatimakorn, A. (2011). Risk perception, destination image, and cultural distance affecting intention to visit Bangkok.. Tainan: 15th Asia Pacific Ｍanagement Conference.

 

Chow, H. W., Chen, H.C., Lin, L.L., Hsieh, P.L (2011). The association of park visit and functional fitness for seniors in Taiwan: A pilot study.. Dunedin: 10th Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies (ANZALS) Biennial Conference.

 

Chow, H. W., Dong, Y.H . (2011). Unique leisure constraints to active living faced by nursing mothers.. Dunedin: 10th Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies (ANZALS) Biennial Conference.

 

Chow, H. W., 吳, 冠., 董, 尹., 鄒, 碧. (2011). 台灣高齡化社會下運動健康俱樂部未來發展策略之研究。. 台北: 2011體育運動學術團體聯合年會暨學術研討會.

 

Chow, H. W., Hsieh, P.L., Lin, L.L. (2011). The differences of functional fitness between different exercise behavior and perceived health status among older adults: An exploratory study in southern Taiwan.. Melbourne: Ninth Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

 

Chow, H. W., 洪, 玉., 方, 怡. (2011). 高齡化社會運動指導員專業能力現況探討。. 台北: 2011體育運動學術團體聯合年會暨學術研討會.

 

Chow, H. W., 李, 劍., 林, 欣., 黃, 滄. (2011). 籃球教練在比賽中請求暫停之相關因素分析。. 台北: 2011年運動與3Qs國際研討會.

 

Chow, H. W., 凌, 國., 吳, 冠., 鄒, 碧., 戴, 子. (2010). 都會區公園新式體健設施之研究:以台北市及台南市為例。. 運動與3Q 國際研討會.

 

Chow, H. W. (2010). A system analysis of reviewing sport tourism research in Taiwan.. Chun Cheon: 11th World Leisure Congress.

 

Chow, H. W. (2010). Barriers of physical activity for Taiwan’s older adults: from their own voice.. Chun Cheon: 11th World Leisure Congress.

 

Chow, H. W., 余, 蕙., 顏, 怡. (2010). 舊瓶新裝：民宿服務品質、滿意度及行為意圖探討。. 台南: 2010海峽兩岸休閒產業與鄉村旅遊學術研討會.

 

Chow, H. W., Huang, S.-C. (2010). The Relationship among Service Distance, Transportation Method for Older Adults.. Singapore: III International Conference of Physical Education and Sports Science conference　(ICPESS 2010).

 

Chow, H. W., Cheng, K.B., Tsai, H.C., Cheng, K.Y. (2009). Personal development programs and its management.. Hangzhou: The 12th Cross-Strait Chinese Culture and Business Management Conference.

 

Chow, H. W., Tsai, H.C. (2009). The impact of Taiwan’s travel card on vacation behavior among government staff.. Seattle, WA.: National Vacation Matters Summit.

 

Chow, H. W. (2008). Leisure constraints faced by nursing mother: an exploration.. Quebec City: 10th World Leisure Congress.

 

Journal Articles

 

Chow, H. W., Chen, H.-C., Lin, L. L. (2014). Association between out-of-home trips and seniors’ functional fitness. Geriatrics & Gerontology International..

 

Chow, H. W. (2013). Outdoor fitness equipment in parks: A qualitative study from older adults' perceptions. BMC Public Health, 13:1216.

 

Chow, H. W., Yen, I.Y., Yu, H.T. (2013). Service qualities are not all the same- An Investigation of Relationships between Performance Quality, Experience Quality, Satisfaction, and Behavioral Intention among Bed and Breakfast Customers. Journal of Island Tourism Research, 6(2), 21-46.

 

Chow, H. W., Li, C. (2013). The Assessment of the Leisure Benefits for the Elder Recreational Activities From Reminiscence Approach to Recreational Programming . International Journal of Enhanced Research Publications..

 

Chow, H. W., Dong, Y.-H. (2013). Relationship between participation in leisure activities and constraints on Taiwanese breastfeeding mothers during leisure activities. BMC Public Health, 13:410.

 

Chow, H. W. (2012). 個案教學在休閒運動管理課程之應用。. 大專體育, 121期, 40-47.

 

Chow, H. W., 董, 尹. (2011). 探討哺乳媽媽休閒阻礙與休閒活動參與之關係。. 休閒與社會研究, 4, 1-10.

 

Chow, H. W. (2010). 休閒教育對全人教育的影響。. 教師天地, 166(8), 35-39.

 

Chow, H. W., Huang, S.-F., Tsai, W.-H. (2010). Patterns of leisure activities among the elderly in Taiwan. Journal of Chinese Studies, 18(1), 1-10.

 

Presentations Given

 

Chow, H. W., Ryzhov, M., 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, "The video tracking inter‐rater reliability test of outdoor fitness equipment users’ behavior.," Amsterdam, the Netherland. (July 2014).

 

Kuo, C., Tai, T., Liu, C., Chow, H., Chang, S., The 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriarics, "Development of physical fitness equipment for elderly in neighbourhood parks.," Seoul, Korea. (June 2013).

 

Media Contributions

 

Radio

 

Radio Taiwan International. (November 16, 2012).

 

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

 

Grant

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "Local Case-based teaching development," Sponsored by National Cheng Kung University, National Cheng Kung University.

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "Developing and evaluation an age-friendly park index for seniors to exercise," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $22,433.00. (August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014).

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "Need Assessment and Health Evaluation of Seniors Use of Local Parks 2," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $19,200.00. (August 1, 2012 - October 31, 2013).

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "Need Assessment and Health Evaluation of Seniors Use of Local Parks 1," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $12,567.00. (August 1, 2011 - October 31, 2012).

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "Development Index for Senior Fitness Industry in Taiwan 2," Sponsored by Sports Affairs Council, Executive Yuan, Federal, $8,274.00. (January 1, 2012 - October 15, 2012).

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "Factors influencing Chinese nursing mothers ＇ leisure participation: Cross countries comparisonparison," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $21,460.00. (August 1, 2010 - January 31, 2012).

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "Development Index for Senior Fitness Industry in Taiwan 1," Sponsored by Sports Affairs Council, Executive Yuan, Federal, $5,900.00. (August 12, 2011 - December 31, 2011).

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "高齡者運動創新服務模式之個案研究-以芬蘭佑華斯克拉(Jyvaskyla)為例," Sponsored by Sports Affairs Council, Executive Yuan, Federal, $7,367.00. (August 12, 2011 - December 31, 2011).

 

Chow, H. W. (Principal), "Relationship between build environment and leisure-time physical activity," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $12,286.00. (August 1, 2009 - October 31, 2010).

 

SERVICE

 

Department Service

 

Mentoring Activities, First-year & masters. (2011 - 2013).

 

Committee Chair, Research committee. (2010 - 2013).

 

Coach, NCKU women swimming team. (2007 - 2013).

 

Committee Member, University Curriculum Planning and Evaluation Committee. (2007 - 2013).

 

Mentoring Activities, Department Cup for Swimming. (May 13, 2012).

 

Committee Member, Research committee. (2007 - 2009).

 

College Service

 

Committee Member, Books and Instruments Committee. (2010 - 2013).

 

Speech, NCKU Case Center. (May 18, 2013).

 

University Service

 

In charge of prize sector, 2013 Campus Run Ceremony. (April 13, 2013).

 

in charge of prize sector, 2012 Campus road run ceremony. (April 2012).

 

Prize Sector, 80th School Anniversary Sports Meet. (November 2011).

 

Prize Sector, NCKU 80th Anniversary Marathon Relay. (October 30, 2011).

 

Professional Service

 

Reviewer, Journal Article, NCKU Sport Journal. (2007 - Present).

 

Editor, Journal Editor, Leisure & Society Research. (2010 - 2013).

 

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Outdoor Recreation Study. (2011 - 2012).

 

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Taiwan Society for Sport Management. (2011 - 2012).

 

Officer, Secretary, 2012 International Conference on Promotion of Exercise and Health for the Community's Elderly. (November 24, 2012).

 

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Leisure Research. (2011).

 

Session Chair, 11th International Sport and Leisure Management Conference, Taipei. (May 15, 2011).

 

Task Force Member, Ministry of Health. (2010).

 

Editor, Journal Editor, Journal of National Cheng Kung University Physical Education Research. (2007 - 2010).

 

Attendee, Meeting, NTNU Discussion meeting on index examples of professional competence for students of all departments. (2009).

 

Reviewer, Paper or Article, 2009 Sports Health and Management Conference. (April 2009).

 

Reviewer, Journal Article, MHAT Journal. (2008).

 

Public Service

 

Guest Speaker, Keynote Speech at Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science Department of Recreation and Healthcare Management專題演講：高齡者運動休閒與健康促進. (June 4, 2013).

 

Judge committee member, 2013 The 7th International Marathon of Tainan. (January 24, 2013).

 

Board Member, Tainan City Audition of Junior High Teacher Review Board. (July 11, 2012).

 

Grant Proposal Reviewer, External, National Science Council. (February 2012 - March 2012).

 

Board Member, Encyclopedia of Physical Education and Sports Compilation Committee. (2010 - 2011).

 

Grant Proposal Reviewer, External, National Science Council. (February 2011 - March 2011).

 

Guest Speaker, Tainan County faculty development seminar: swimming ethics. (August 18, 2010).

 

Guest Speaker, Tainan City YMCA. (October 8, 2009).