Professor Hung-Shih Chou, born in Hsin-Chu in 1953, graduated from the Department of Physical Education of National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) and obtained his master's degree in Management of Physical Education and doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction of Physical Education from University of Georgia, USA. In addition to his academic specialization in physical education, curriculum design, and sports management, Prof. Chou also excels in sports himself and his sports specialty is badminton.

In academic research, in addition to seven academic books on physical education and sports, Prof. Chou has published approximately fifty articles in academic journals and symposium proceedings from both domestic and international events. Moreover, Prof. Chou has conducted twenty-seven research projects entrusted by the Ministry of Education and the National Science Council, and has advised more than 120 graduate students. Furthermore, not only publishing various articles in periodicals, Prof. Chou has also been working in the editorial and supervisory committees for domestic academic journals, among which Prof. Chou is the editor-in-chief for the Journal of Physical Education and Sports, published by National College of Physical Education and Sports (NCPES).

Prof. Chou has had rich experience in administration as well. In academic administration, he has served as the Dean of the Academic Affairs of National College of Physical Education and Sports while he was granted full-time professorship status in the Graduate Institute of Physical Education of the same institute. Before that, he had been the chairman of the Physical Education Department, the director of the Extension Education Center, the chair of the Graduate Institute of Physical Education, and the Dean of the Student Affairs in NCPES. Besides, he had ever served as the Dean of School Affairs of Taipei Municipal Chung Hsiao Junior High School. In addition to his rich experience in educational administration for 18 years, Prof. Chou has also had abundant teaching experience in both academic sports and skills for more than two decades.

As for his service to the public and our society, Prof. Chou is currently the Chairman of the Board for Taiwan Association of Physical Education, as well as the Chief Executive Directorate of ROC National Sports & Physical Education Committee, the committee member of the Board of Supervisors for the Taiwan Society for Sport Management, the Executive Directorate of the ROC Bowl Association, and other related positions in private associations in Taiwan. Moreover, Prof. Chou used to serve on the Physical Education Supervisory Committee of the Ministry of Physical Education. He has been a deeply committed public servant.

In his personal life, a presbyter of New Pei-Tou Presbyterian Church, Prof. Chou preaches with all his efforts. When studying in University of Georgia, USA, he ever received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the school authorities. Meanwhile, he also served as the chairman of the Georgia State Chinese Teacher Union and the leader of the Chinese Student Association of the University of Georgia. When working at home, he received the Excellence Award for teaching and researching from the Department of Physical Education, Ministry of Education. Prof. Chou has attained a global educational perspective due to his worldwide experience.

With his gentility, amiability, sincerity, and consideration, Prof. Chou has been an excellent leader, a distinguished scholar, as well as a successful educator. He emphasizes communication and coordination and works sincerely and diligently. He is a valuable asset because of his tolerance, endurance, and hard work. With his experience and knowledge, he has also been a helpful and supportive teacher for students. In these competitive times, Prof. Chou is second to none in directing the National College of Physical Education and Sports toward a brighter future.