Kang Yu-won

Professor Kang Yu-won serves as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Education at Sejong University, teaching courses including 'Studies in the Philosophy of Physical Education' and 'Leisure Sports 2' while leading Laboratory Dragon 117. His academic career is entirely rooted at Sejong University, where he earned all degrees in Physical Education with a philosophical specialization.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy of Physical Education from Sejong University
• M.S. in Physical Education from Sejong University
• B.S. in Physical Education from Sejong University

Professor Kang's research centers on the philosophical foundations of physical education through lenses of phenomenology, sport aesthetics, and axiology. He employs qualitative methodologies to investigate cultural dimensions of sports, addressing contemporary issues like youth alienation in physical education, neoliberal influences on sports sexuality, and technology's impact on traditional practices. His work consistently examines the existential meaning of physical activity within modern societal contexts.

Analysis of his 50+ publications reveals sustained engagement with philosophical frameworks applied to emerging sports phenomena, including AI integration in martial arts, hip-hop's role in school physical education, and pandemic-related athlete experiences. His scholarship demonstrates methodological consistency through qualitative approaches while adapting to contemporary challenges in sports culture and education.

He directs Laboratory Dragon 117, which functions as a dedicated space for philosophical inquiry into physical education. The laboratory facilitates critical discussions on the purpose and evolution of physical activity within Korean society, serving as both research hub and intellectual community for exploring sports' existential dimensions.