Kinesiology

Overview

Kinesiology (ISSN 2435-0702) is an international academic journal that comprehensively covers theoretical and practical research focusing on human movement. Starting with Vol. 4, no 1 in 2019, the journal changed its name from the International Journal of Sport (ISSN 2423-8287) to Kinesiology, aiming to clarify its research scope and academic identity. This name change reflects the journal’s goal of expanding its research focus beyond single sports or competitions to encompass the entire spectrum of human movement.

Kinesiology aims to deepen scientific understanding of exercise and health management by comprehensively exploring the physiological, biomechanical, psychological, and sociocultural characteristics of physical activity and movement. The journal recognizes human movement as a complex and multidimensional phenomenon, not a single physical activity, and actively embraces research that bridges basic and applied sciences. Through this, we aim to systematize academic knowledge encompassing sports performance enhancement, functional recovery, physical management, and health promotion.

This journal balances theoretical and practical research in the field of sports and exercise science, emphasizing evidence-based research. This research encompasses a wide range of subjects and settings related to functional recovery, physical function improvement, health maintenance, and quality of life enhancement. Furthermore, we provide academic insight into the field of body care therapy, encompassing integrative approaches to body care, including beauty care that considers aesthetic value and well-being, as well as physical care and recovery.

Kinesiology embraces diverse research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodology research, and actively encourages interdisciplinary research centered on physical activity and movement. Through this, we aim to strengthen the academic connection between academic findings and the broader clinical, educational, sports, and related practical fields, establishing ourselves as a trusted international journal in the field of human movement research.

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• Korean Dance Policy (2000–2024): A Stage-Based Analysis of Cultural Governance Transformation and Sustainability

  Purpose: Dance has increasingly been recognized not only as an artistic practice but also as a cultural sector with institutional, educational, and socio-economic significance. Since the early 2000s, sustained government intervention in South Korea has reshaped the conditions of dance creation, education, circulation, and international exchange within the broader K-Culture strategy. However, existing scholarship has largely focused on fragmented programs or short-term developments, offering limited insight into long-term governance transformation. This study aims to examine the evolution of Korean dance policy from 2000 to 2024 and to identify the governance mechanisms underpinning the sustainability of the dance ecosystem. Method: This study adopts a Narrative Literature Review (NLR) approach to analyze longitudinal policy change in the Korean dance sector. National cultural policy plans, annual reports, and implementation documents issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and key intermediary organizations were systematically re-viewed. The analysis focuses on shifts in policy goals, policy instruments, and governance arrangements, through which a stage-based analytical framework was inductively constructed. Results: The findings reveal a three-stage evolution of Korean dance policy. The first stage (2000–2010) emphasized institutional construction through legal frameworks and foundational public funding. The second stage (2010–2019) focused on industry integration, characterized by project-based support, regional circulation mechanisms, and ecosystem-building initiatives. The third stage (2020–2024) involved digital expansion and internationalization, driven by digital transformation agendas and accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these developments, persistent challenges remain, including fragmented implementation, uneven regional capacity, and insufficient institutional arrangements for platform-based sustainability. Conclusion: Korean dance policy has evolved from finance-centered support toward a more platform-oriented and collaborative governance configuration. Nevertheless, the structural characteristics of dance as a performance-based art form continue to necessitate sustained public coordination and institutional support. The stage-based framework proposed in this study contributes to cultural governance research by illustrating how performing arts policy evolves through cumulative institutional reconfiguration. The findings further suggest that future dance policy should prioritize sustainability-oriented governance integrating education, digital infrastructure, and international cultural circulation.

  2026.01.12

  Keyword:Dance Policy, Cultural Governance, Performing Arts, Policy Evolution, K-Culture
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• Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Training Programs on Balance Improvement: A Scoping Review of Korean Academic Literature

  Purpose: This study analyzed research trends to suggest directions for research on improving balance ability through proprioceptive training programs and to serve as data for future research. Method: To this end, we conducted a five-step scoping review using the methodology proposed by Arksey & O'Mally (2005) to search academic databases for academic papers published in Korea between 2002 and 2023. of the 716 articles, 20 met the selection criteria and eligibility review and were used in the final research analysis. Results: From the perspective of tailored interventions across the lifespan, studies on elderly women primarily focused on fall prevention and improving gait ability, while studies on athletes focused on joint stability and injury prevention during high-difficulty movements. This suggests the potential for proprioceptive training to expand beyond simple rehabilitation and become a lifespan-specific health promotion tool. Conclusion: An analysis of research trends in proprioceptive training programs in Korea revealed a diversity of training tools, with distinct improvements in balance ability across target groups. Furthermore, a trend toward more precise measurement tools was observed. In conclusion, proprioceptive training programs significantly improve static and dynamic balance in the general population, which is interpreted as a result of enhancing neuromuscular control and enhancing joint stability.

  2026.01.12

  Keyword:A Scoping Review, Proprioception, Balance, Improvement, Effect
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• The Vision and Prospects of Korean Judo through Sports for All 2010-2020

  Purpose: This study reexamines the importance and value of recreational judo, proposing policies and identities for Korean judo through the vision and prospects of recreational judo from 2010 to 2020. Furthermore, by specifically exploring the Gochang Goindol Cup Recreational Judo Competition and Gyeonggi Province's recreational judo, which is considered the nation's most outstanding, the study suggests future development directions and identities for recreational and elite judo in Korea. Method: This study specifically explored and analyzed the vision and prospects of Korean judo through a literature review of the history of recreational judo from 2010 to 2020, and presented the development direction, identity, social value, and importance of the Gyeonggi-do Judo and Gochang Dolmen Cup Judo competitions, which are the highest level in the country. Results: Recreational sport, allowing these enthusiasts to sweat and enjoy together. Government support and promotion of regional judo competitions and expansion of its base is a crucial step toward fulfilling its role in national sports welfare. Conclusion: To promote judo as a recreational sport, we should encourage frequent, voluntary club activities and ensure participation. In particular, free training sessions should be offered to increase interest in judo. Furthermore, judo instruction should be expanded beyond gyms to include it in physical education classes at schools. To further promote judo as a recreational sport, support from local community organizations is essential. Actively supporting the creation of multipurpose judo centers that can be used for various physical activities, including judo, and as a recreational sport will contribute to the promotion and revitalization of judo.

  2026.01.12

  Keyword:Korean Judo, Amateur Sports, Development Direction, Policy, Identity
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• Exploring the Successful Aging Structure of Active Seniors in Korea

  Purpose: This study was conducted to objectively and in-depth identify key factors contributing to the successful retirement of smart and active seniors in Korea. This study was conducted to objectively and in-depth identify the core factors that constitute anger. Method: To this end, primary data was collected through an open-ended questionnaire targeting 120 smartphone-using adults aged 50 to 70 and older. The responses were content analyzed to develop preliminary questions. A second survey was conducted, in which 150 closed-ended questionnaires were distributed to verify the components. Results: The results of the study revealed that the 148 representative cases extracted from the primary data were categorized into 26 sub-factors, five main factors, and one miscellaneous factor. Exploratory factor analysis and reliability testing subsequently confirmed five key factors: participation in trend education, use of smart applications, use of smart devices, communication with others, and leisure activities. Conclusion: Active seniors in Korea are highly interested in smart healthcare based on information and communication technology (ICT), and they also tend to view leisure activities as an important factor. The significance of this study lies in its ability to objectively and in-depth identify the components of the successful aging process of smart active seniors in Korea.

  2026.01.12

  Keyword:Aging Society, Successful Aging, Intrinsic Competency, Smart Healthcare, Smart Active Senior
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• Comparative Analysis of Soccer Asian Cup Players' Movements during Games

  Purpose: This study utilizes the official report of the 2023 Qatar Asian Cup and aims to compare and analyze the physical movements of Asian soccer players during competition based on region, position, and whether or not they advanced to the round of 16. Method: The total distance traveled, activity level by speed section, high-speed running and sprint data were analyzed for 409 athletes who played for 90 minutes or more in the three group qualifying matches. Results: The difference in indicators depending on whether or not they advanced to the round of 16 was not statistically significant, but the teams that advanced recorded higher figures overall. By position, midfielders showed the most distance traveled and medium-intensity activities, while strikers showed prominent figures in high-intensity activities and sprints. This suggests specialization. Conclusion: In this study, we will provide basic information for the systematic analysis of Asian soccer in the future by identifying the characteristics of physical activity by position and suggesting the influence of factors other than physical fitness on competitive ability. We also propose the need for a multifaceted approach that includes technical and tactical elements, and hope to lay the foundation for the scientific development of Asian soccer.

  2026.01.12

  Keyword:Soccer, Asian Cup, Movement, Distance Traveled, Continental
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