Difference from a physical therapist?

Exercise prescription vs medical treatment.

Can non-sports majors apply?

Eligibility is set by law; check KSPO's notice.

Exercise Specialist Qualification (Korea)

🩺 Nursing & Health By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

Run by KSPO and issued in the name of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Contents

1. Getting it
2. Work and careers
3. FAQ
4. References

Getting it

Candidates generally need statutory eligibility such as a sports-related degree, then pass written, practical/oral tests and training. Requirements, subjects, credit and practicum rules, pass criteria and dates can change; always check the administering body's notice and current law.

Work and careers

Hospital wellness gyms, public health centers, medical fitness, corporate wellness. Treatment is the physical therapist's domain.

FAQ

Difference from a physical therapist?: Exercise prescription vs medical treatment.
Can non-sports majors apply?: Eligibility is set by law; check KSPO's notice.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

국민체육진흥공단 체육지도자 연수원. https://sqms.kspo.or.kr
국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
국민체육진흥법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
American College of Sports Medicine. (2021). ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (11th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

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