Department Slogan
“We are changing the world with you.”
Department Introduction
Department of Youth Guidance and Sport Education cultivates professionals who can develop the full capacity of today's youths with their understanding and expert knowledge about youths. Along with Youth guidance education courses, students learn a range of sports that help them obtain such nationally acknowledged certifications as Youth Directors, Youth Counselors, Sports for All Instructors, Competition Instructors, etc.
Careers after Graduation
Graduates will be able to work as youth specialists in governmental and public youth training camps, youth groups and organizations, and governmental and public youth counseling facilities, or as community sport instructors. Also, Youth Director and Youth Counselor Certificate holders receive additional points in the police officer recruitment test.
Certification
- National Certification: Level II Youth Director Certificate, Level III Youth Counselor Certificate, Level II Sport for All Instructor Certificate, and Level II Sport Game Instructor Certificate
- Students are also able to acquire various certificates related to youth sport training.
Key Subjects
Youth Psychology and Counseling, Youth Activities, Youth Fostering System Theory, Youth Training Methods, Youth Welfare, Youth Culture, Youth Program Development and Assessment, Youth Problems and Protection, Sport Sociology, Sport Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Judo, Swimming, Sport Massage, etc.
Department History
- March 1, 1998: Established the Youth Guidance Department
- March 1, 2003: The Youth Guidance and Sport Education Department became a major within the School of Community Sport
- March 1, 2011: The Department of Youth Guidance and Sport Education was re-established
Department Activities
- Annually holds an academic conference
- Participates in the Korea Youth Fair
- Receives on-the-job training at youth training camps
- Participates in international youth exchange activities
Other Strengths of the Department
- Continued exchanging with alumni through alumni sport games and festivals
- Opportunities to participate in domestic/overseas volunteer activities
- Special 1 person-1 sport class for national certification preparation