The objective of this research is to explore the relationship between learning motivation and learning satisfaction of specialized courses on athletic class students. It is also to discuss the differences of learning motivation and learning satisfaction on students from various backgrounds. The sample frame is based on the athletic class students in Taipei County. Convenience sampling was used to conduct the survey for this research; 742 questionnaires were distributed and 688 of them were returned. The valid response rate is around 81%. T-test, one-way ANOVA, canonical correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The research findings are: There were significant distinctions between sexes and the intention of entering higher education in learning motivation. Learning satisfaction of specialized courses was significant different among schools, grades, athletic specialties, sport experience and intentions of entering higher education. Learning motivation and learning satisfaction of specialized courses are significantly correlated. Learning motivation significantly influences learning satisfaction of specialized courses. Based on the above findings, several strategies associated with learning motivation were suggested for improving learning satisfaction of specialized courses.