History:

Our school is located at the base of Guizi Mountain in Taishan District, New Taipei City, covering approximately 62 hectares with scenic landscapes and impressive surroundings. It was founded in early 1963 (Republic of China Year 52) with funding donated by Mr. Wang Yung-Ching, the founder of Formosa Plastics Group.

Mr. Wang placed great importance on physical education and athletics, organizing the Formosa Plastics Group Sports Games, which has been held 35 times to date. He was a strong supporter of constructing athletic facilities and hosting various sports events, allowing Ming Chih students to develop well-rounded character and receive a holistic education in this excellent environment.

The Office of Physical Education was established at the founding of the school as part of the Guidance Division under the Department of Physical Education and Health. In August 1987 (Republic of China Year 76), a separate Health Care Section was formed, and the office was renamed the Physical Education Section. When the school was upgraded to a technical college in 1999, the Physical Education Section remained under the Office of Student Affairs, responsible for sports education and the organization of school-wide athletic activities. In 2004, the school transitioned to a university of technology, and the Physical Education Section was promoted to a first-tier unit, renamed the Office of Physical Education.

1. In 1964, the Physical Education and Health Section was established under the Guidance Division at the school’s founding.

2. In 1987, following the establishment of the Health Care Section, it was renamed the Physical Education Section.

3. In 1999, upon becoming a technical college, it remained the Physical Education Section under the Office of Student Affairs.

4. In August 2004, upon becoming a university of technology, it was promoted to the Physical Education Office.

5. The Physical Education Office consists of two sections: Physical Education Instruction and Activities & Competitions.

6. The director of the office concurrently serves as the head of the Physical Education Instruction Section.

Features and Prospects of the Physical Education Office:

1. Emphasis on student and faculty fitness, with annual events like the track and field games, swimming championships, and campus road races, which are also included in student performance assessments.

2. Organization of various sports competitions with a high student participation rate of 60%.

3. All physical education teachers live on campus to assist with organizing sports events, competitions, and training for representative teams.

4. Development of a high-quality sports environment, hosting university and inter-school competitions, and collaborating with businesses to organize large-scale sports events.

5. Implementation of swimming and campus road running as graduation requirements for athletic proficiency.