Academic Program

Graduate School

PhD Program

Program Outline

Students will gain in-depth understanding and knowledge of theories, applications, and trends in various interdisciplinary subject areas to become specialized experts in a specific sports science discipline. In addition, students will gain research methodology, statistical, and other practical skills that will prepare them to become skilled professionals who will contribute to the development of sport as leaders in the sport field.

Educational Objectives

The program aims to cultivate future-oriented sport professionals who will lead the information-based 21st century by developing sport science and improving the sport culture.

Curriculum


Humanities and Society
Common cources for all Ph.D programs
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
Humanities and Society
30001
Research methodology of humanity and social science of sport for doctoral students 3
30002
Qualitative research methodology for sport science 3
Natural sciences
30003
Research methodology of natural science of sport for doctoral students 3
30004
Statistical Methods for Exercise Science 3


Sport Psychology Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31103
Advanced Sport Psychology
3
31104
Theories in Motor Development
3
31108
Motor Learning/Motor Control
3
  1. 31157
Sport Psychology
3
31158
Mental Coaching Seminar
3
31159
Advanced Exercise Psychology
3
31160
Applied Sport Psychology
3
31161
Sport Psychology Research
3
Sport Sociology Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31168
Sport and Social Theories
3
31111
Sport and Mass Communication
3
31118
Sport in Contemporary Society
3
  1. 31169
Sport in the Global Area
3
31170
Research Methodology in Sociology of Sport
3
31171
Sport Social Structure and Behavior
3
31296
Sport and Social Problems
3


Sport History Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31247
History of the Modern Olympic Game
3
31322
Oral History of Sports
3
31251
Korea Sport History
3
  1. 31253
Modern Sport History
3
31255
Comparison of International Sport History
3
31257
History of Sport Politics and Policy
3
31259
Sport and Social Problems
3
31261
Seminar on Advanced Sport History 
3


Sport Philosophy Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31134
Issues on Physical Education and Sport
3
31137
Aesthetics of Physical Education
3
31140
Seminar on Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
3
  1. 31141
Advanced Philosophy of Physical Education
3
31152
Sport Ethics
3
31153
Sport Social Philosophy
3
31165
Body Theory in Ancient Western Philosophy
3
31166
Body Theory in Modern Western Philosophy 
3
31167 
Body Theory in the Orient
3
31298
Advanced Physical Education of Future
3
31299
Advanced Phenomenology of Physical Education
3


Sport Education Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31133
Special Topics in Physical Education Curriculum
3
31162
Special Topics in Teaching Methods of Physical Education
3
31163
Coaching Methods of Elite Sport
3
  1. 31164
Teaching Methods of Leisure Sport
3
31242
Special Topics in Sport Pedagogy
3
31243
Teaching & Learning Theories of Physical Education
3
31244
Research Methodology in Sport Pedagogy
3
31277 
Seminar on Issues of Sport Pedagogy
3


Sport Administration/Industry/Management Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31278
Advanced Sport Marketing
3
31279
Advanced Sport Administration
3
31280
Advanced Sport Industry & Management
3
  1. 31281
Advanced Sport Diplomacy/Policy
3
31282
Advanced Sport Management of Facilities
3
31283
Advanced Sport Event Planning
3
31284
Seminar of Sport Industry & Management
3


Sport Physiology Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31205
Exercise and Skeletal muscle Adaptation
3
31208
Exercise and Nutrition
3
31209
Advanced Exercise Physiology
3
  1. 31291
Metabolic Syndrome and Exercise
3
31292
Exercise and Energy Metabolism
3
31293
Cell Signaling and Control
3
31326
Exercise and Anatomical Physiology
3
31295
Cell and Molecular Physiology
3
31312
Sport training for human performance
3
31313
Exercise nutrition and biochemistry
3


Sport Biomechanics Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31218
Advanced Sport Biomechanics
3
31248
Muscle Mechanics
3
31285
Analysis Techniques in Sport Biomechanics l- Motion Analysis
3
  1. 31286
Analysis Techniques in Sport Biomechanics ll-Data Acquisition
3
31287
Signal Processing Method
3
31288
Seminar in Sport Biomechanics
3
31289
Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement
3
31290
Computer Programming in Sport Biomechanics
3


Health Education Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31223
Understanding Human Behavior in Health and Diseases
3
31224
Health and Nutrition
3
31225
Curriculum in Health Education
3
  1. 31323
Research Method on Health
3
31324
Health Promotion Program Development and Evaluation
3
31228
Research Topics Health
3
31229
Cardiovascular Diseases and Physical Activities
3
31231
Chronic Degenerative Diseases and Exercise Therapy 
3
31311
Human growth and development 
3


Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31143
Multivariate Statistical Analysis
3
31148
Advanced Statistics(Ⅱ) in Physical Education
3
31149
Measurement Theories
3
  1. 31150
Computer Application for Statistical Analysis
3
31151
Evaluation Theories
3
31154
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
3
31155
Anthropometry
3
31156
Research Seminar on Measurement and Evaluation
3


Adapted Physical Education Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31245
Advanced Adapted Physical Education
3
31263
Instructional Theories in Physical Education for the People with Disability
3
31265
Distinctive Quality Theories for the People with Disability
3
  1. 31267
Seminar on Adapted Physical Education
3
31269
Advanced Adapted Physical Activities for The Person with Developmental Disabilities
3
31271
Advanced Disability Sport 
3


Sports Medicine Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31300
Medical Management for Athletes
3
31325
Environments and Sports Medicine
3
31303
Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Medicine
3
  1. 31327
Sports Medicine for Specific Group
3
31328
Chronic Diseases and Exercise Rehabilitation
3
31329
Practical Approaches in Sports Medicine
3
31330
Sports Science and Sports Medicine
3
31331
Drugs and Supplements in Sports Performance
3


Sport Coaching Major
Courses common to all majors
Curriculum Code Subject Credits 
31315
General Topic of Sport Coaching
3
31316
Techniques and Tactics in Sport Coaching
3
31317
Development of Sport Coaching Competence
3
  1. 31318
Training Programs for Elite Athletes
3
31319
Selection and Administration of Athletes
3
31320
Practice and training Method in Sports
3
31321
Research Method on Sport Coaching Studies
3