태권도학의 발전을 위한 2세대 태권도학과의 역할

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide the basic data required to determine the educational direction and academical development of second generation Taekwondo studies by looking at the present status of Taekwondo studies and its academical directions; and the following conclusion was made. The history of Taekwondo studies can be categorized into the beginning period (1982-1996), developing period (1996-1999). growth period (2000-2005), maturization period (2006-2010), and transition period (2011-present). Taekwondo majors are established in eighteen 4-year colleges (19 departments), eight 2 or 3-year colleges, one cyber university, and seven graduate schools. The role of the second generation Taekwondo studies shall determine the academic course of study for the development of Taekwondo studies, and related textbooks should be oriented toward the needs of the end-users, focusing more on quality rather than quantity. Moreover, a pool of researchers consisting of professors and graduates of Taekwondo studies should consistently conduct research on the discipline for its academical development. To do so, Taekwondo departments should collaborate with Taekwondo and martial arts related societies in order to create a research environment that is rich in both quality and quantity. Second generation Taekwondo studies should strive to further develop the studies in quality and quantity based on the framework of first generation Taekwondo studies.