Physical Education

The Department of Physical Education at KDU is dedicated to cultivating athletes and sport leaders who embody virtues, values, and vocation. The program integrates scientific knowledge with practical competence, offering an educational curriculum designed to minimize the gap between theory and real-world application.

Key features include:

• A flexible and connected curriculum that prepares students for field-oriented expertise.
• Special programs to teach practical and operational knowledge for leadership roles in scientific physical education.
• Emphasis on adaptability and a challenging spirit to respond proactively to societal changes in the 21st century.

Future Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue diverse roles, including:

• Physical Education: Research institutes, graduate school (professor roles), and physical education instructor positions in elementary and middle schools.
• Administration: Public organizations (e.g., Korea Sports Promotion Foundation), athletic associations, sports councils, and sports associations for the disabled.
• Corporate Sector: In-house sports centers at companies like POSCO, Hyundai, Samsung, and Hanwha; resorts (e.g., SONO, Hanwha, High1); and water/theme parks (e.g., Vivaldi Park, Seorak Waterpia).
• Sanitation and Rehabilitation: Roles at sports rehabilitation centers in public health centers, hospitals, welfare facilities, and rehabilitation centers.
• Security Companies: Opportunities at companies like Samsung S-1, Caps, and KT Telecop.