Health Management

건강관리과

While many things are necessary for our lives, physical and mental health come first. The Department of Health Management aims to train professional leaders who can systematically and scientifically manage human physical and mental health, offering guidance on health management methods and providing counseling and education on health-related matters such as stress management. The curriculum is linked with various fields such as medicine, basic sciences, exercise science, health promotion, and gerontology, enabling students to address social issues related to health and contribute to the improvement of modern people's welfare and well-being.

Key Information

Average Salary

22710K KRW

Employment Rate

60%+

Interest Type

It is beneficial to have a strong interest in health, such as diet management and daily exercise. Since you will be teaching and guiding people in health management methods, excellent communication skills are required. Additionally, strong responsibility and meticulousness are needed to handle schedule management tasks.

Aptitude & Career

Today, human life expectancy is gradually increasing. However, modern people face threats to both physical and mental health due to lack of exercise, unbalanced nutrition, and stress. As a result, specialists in scientific health disciplines are needed, and the Department of Health Management is expected to play an important role in maintaining and promoting modern people's health. Students can learn about various areas of health management, including skin care, body shape management, exercise instruction, and psychological guidance.

Related Careers

Caregiver, Senior Life Planner, Hospital Coordinator, Sports Instructor, Sports Trainer, Nutritionist, Care Manager, Skin Care Specialist, Healthcare Consultant

Related Certifications

건강운동관리사, 생활스포츠지도사, 응급구조사, 의지보조기사, 임상심리사

Curriculum

Core Subjects (6)

Health Education

This course covers concepts and relevant laws to provide a comprehensive understanding of health education. It explores the relationship between health equity, health education, and health promotion, and examines strategies to enhance health literacy through health education.

Health Management and Exercise

This course addresses the concepts of health and exercise, the effects of exercise on the human body, understanding and managing lifestyle habits, the relationship between nutrients and health, as well as obesity and weight management.

Sports Rehabilitation

This course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge about the rehabilitation of injuries that occur in sports settings, focusing on the recovery of affected areas after sports injuries.

Public Health

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of public health and its significance. Topics include health and disease, environmental health, occupational health, epidemiology and infectious disease control, non-communicable diseases, health education, school health, maternal and child health, and geriatric health.

Sports Nutrition

This course introduces the types of nutrients required to maintain normal physiological functions in the human body, their physiological roles and metabolism, deficiency symptoms, daily intake requirements, and sources, providing essential knowledge for a healthy life.

Related Subjects

공통과목일반선택과목진로선택과목전문교과Ⅰ전문교과Ⅱ[출처 : 세종특별자치시교육청, 보인다 시리즈 5.0 - 전공ㆍ적성 개발 길라잡이]

Career Paths

Corporations and Industries

Sports centers, hospitals, fitness facilities, senior welfare centers, social welfare centers, medical information companies, insurance companies, medical rooms in leisure and sports-related facilities, company infirmaries

Government and Public Institutions

Korean Sports & Olympic Committee, Korea Paralympic Committee, Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, and other public organizations

Related Activities

Writing a Health Management Log

Try keeping a personal health record journal. By recording and managing aspects of your health such as exercise and psychological status, you can better manage your health and find a variety of information related to health.

Searching for Healthy Foods

The foods we consume are directly related to our health. Search for and record foods that are beneficial for your body depending on your constitution or illnesses.