UAAT International Young Visiting Scholar Program
Radek Šíp
Assistant, Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences, Faculty of Sports Studies, Masaryk University
Email: radek.sip@fsps.muni.cz
Webpage: https://www.muni.cz/en/people/463279-radek-sip/teaching
Host Scholar: Prof. Yu-Kai Chang, Chair, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Hosting Department/Institution: Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences / College of Sports and Recreation, National Taiwan Normal University.
Biography:
Mgr. Radek Šíp is an assistant at the Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences, Faculty of Sports Studies, Masaryk University. He specializes in coaching training with a focus on practical psychology and experiential learning.
At Masaryk University, he works as a researcher in the field of acute stress and conflict, and teaches soft skills, self-exploration, and psychology-related courses. His teaching integrates psychological theory with real-life application through scenario-based training, feedback techniques, and role-play.
Mgr. Šíp is dedicated to helping individuals and teams strengthen their resilience to stress, clarify goals, manage expectations, and identify effective strategies to reach meaningful outcomes. In addition to his academic work, he is an experienced crisis interventionist, providing psychological support in healthcare and humanitarian settings. His practical background informs both his teaching and research, particularly in the areas of stress coping, emotional regulation, and interpersonal dynamics under pressure.
Lecture [1]:
Time: July 17, 2025 (Thur.), 17:30-18:30
Venue: Room 002, 3F, Gym, Heping Campus I, National Taiwan Normal University.
Title: Brno and Masaryk University: From Historical Roots to Modern Psychology and Sports Science
Abstract:
Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, has long been a center of education, innovation, and cultural life. Known for its rich history, lively student atmosphere, and scientific contributions, it offers a unique blend of tradition and progress. Masaryk University, founded in 1919 and named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, has played a vital role in shaping the city’s identity and academic landscape.
In this lecture, I will guide you through the historical evolution of both the city and the university, with a special focus on the Faculty of Sports Studies and the development of psychology as a field within Masaryk University. From the early days of nation-building to today’s interdisciplinary research and international collaboration, we will explore how these institutions grow and adapt, and how they shape the students and researchers they host. The session offers both personal insight and professional context, encouraging further exchange and cooperation.
Event link:
中：https://www.csr.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/en/2025/07/15/2025-07-15-01/
英：https://www.csr.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/en/2025/07/15/2025-07-15-03/
Lecture [2]:
Time: July 31, 2025 (Thur.), 17:30-18:30
Venue: Room 003, 3F, Gym, Heping Campus I, National Taiwan Normal University.
Title: Studying the Freeze Response: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Acute Stress Through Scenarios, Physiology, and Brain Imaging
Abstract:
What happens in the body and brain when someone freezes under pressure? This lecture presents an interdisciplinary research project exploring the freeze response as a specific reaction to acute stress. Our methodology combines scenario-based simulations with psychological questionnaires, expert behavioral evaluation, functional MRI, and selected physiological indicators. By creating high-stakes yet safe experimental environments, we aim to understand how individuals experience stress, how their coping strategies influence reactions, and how these patterns are reflected in both neural activity and physiological responses. The lecture will provide a transparent walkthrough of our design choices, data collection process, and the challenges of capturing complex human reactions in a controlled research setting.
當人們在壓力下陷入凍結反應時，他們的身體與大腦究竟經歷了什麼？本講座將介紹一項針對「急性壓力下凍結行為」的跨領域研究計畫。我們的研究方法結合了情境模擬、心理學問卷、專家行為評估、功能性磁振造影（fMRI）以及特定的生理指標。
透過建立高壓但安全的實驗環境，我們試圖深入理解個體在面對壓力時的主觀感受、其因應策略如何影響反應表現，以及這些模式如何體現在大腦神經活動與生理反應中。
講座中將詳細說明研究設計的考量、資料蒐集的過程，以及在受控研究條件下捕捉人類複雜反應所面臨的挑戰。
Event link:
中：https://www.csr.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/en/2025/07/15/2025-07-15-02/
英：https://www.csr.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/en/2025/07/15/2025-07-15-04/
