Programs
KOSMO Foundation runs seven programs centered on education for the sports medical teams who protect athletes on the field and in training, alongside instructor education and support for elite and student athletes.
KOSMO Foundation (Korean Sports Medical Organization) runs seven non-profit programs in Korea centered on education for sports medical teams — team doctors, sports physicians, team nurses and athletic trainers — together with orthopedic specialist development, fitness and Pilates instructor education, elite athlete nutrition support, leadership training, arts and culture programs, and a student athlete support system.
At the core: education for pitch-side medical professionals
When an athlete goes down on the field or in training, the decisions and care of the first few minutes can decide the athlete's life and career. KOSMO Foundation is a non-profit foundation whose Chairman is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, and it places education for sports medical teams — team doctors, sports physicians, team nurses and athletic trainers — at the heart of its work.
Alongside this, the foundation runs education for orthopedic specialists and for fitness, Pilates and community sport instructors, nutrition support for elite athletes, leadership training, arts and culture programs, and a student athlete support system that includes medical support for injured student athletes — seven programs in all.
The foundation is not a hospital. It does not treat patients itself; it educates, supports and connects athletes with medical institutions. Donations received and how they are used are published in the Transparency section.
Core program
Sports Medical Team Education
This is the heart of the Foundation's work. Through three education tracks, we develop the team doctors, sports physicians, team nurses and athletic trainers who protect athletes at the side of the pitch.
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Planned for 2027
Pre-hospital immediate care in sport
PHICIS course
A course that builds the skills to assess an injured athlete in a pitch-side emergency, stabilize them and move them safely. Primary survey of life- and limb-threatening injuries Cervical spine protection and safe transfer Head injury and concussion management Learn more -
Announced per session
Education, seminars and workshops
Sports physician development
Physicians who treat sports injuries build the judgment and skills needed on the field through lectures, case studies and hands-on practice. On-field assessment and return-to-play decisions Head injury and concussion response Team-based field medicine Learn more -
Call for applicants to be announced
World Rugby medical education
World Rugby course support
We support medical staff and coaches in Korea in taking World Rugby's tiered medical courses, including First Aid in Rugby and Immediate Care in Rugby. Level 1 First Aid in Rugby Level 2 Immediate Care in Rugby Level 3 Advanced Immediate Care in Rugby Learn more
Our other programs
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Professional education Orthopedic Specialist Development
Education, seminars and workshops on sports orthopedics, arthroscopy and rehabilitation protocols
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Professional education Fitness & Pilates Instructor Education
Education, seminars and workshops on injury prevention and safe exercise for instructors
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Athlete support Elite Athlete Nutrition Support
Carefully selected sports nutrition products, such as protein powder, with doping safety checked first
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Growth & culture Leadership Training
Overcoming slumps, teamwork and fair play
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Growth & culture Cultural & Arts Programs
Experiences beyond sport that care for the mind
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Athlete support Student Athlete Support
Medical support for injured student athletes — MRI screening, arthroscopic surgery and rehabilitation costs
Who we work with
- Sports medical teams
- Team doctors, sports physicians, team nurses and athletic trainers. Pitch-side care education, workshops and seminars, and the PHICIS course planned for 2027.
- Orthopedic specialists
- Specialists who treat sports injuries. Education, seminars and workshops on sports orthopedics, arthroscopy and rehabilitation protocols.
- Fitness, Pilates and community sport instructors
- Instructors in community sport. Injury prevention, safe exercise prescription and sports medicine basics.
- Elite and student athletes
- Nutrition support with doping safety checked first, leadership and cultural education, and medical support for injured student athletes.
Entry requirements and dates for each program are announced in our notices. Notices
How to take part
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Find out
Check who each program is for and what it offers on the program pages.
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Check the notice
Look for recruitment news in Notices and Seminars & Activities.
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Apply
Apply as described in the notice. Medical support for injured student athletes is applied for through Student Athlete Support.
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Take part
Once selected, join the course or receive support.
Help us protect athletes
Donations fund our programs, including sports medical team education and support for injured student athletes.
Frequently asked questions
What programs does KOSMO Foundation run?
Centered on education for sports medical teams — team doctors, sports physicians, team nurses and athletic trainers — we run seven programs: sports medical team education, orthopedic specialist development, fitness and Pilates instructor education, elite athlete nutrition support, leadership training, arts and culture programs, and student athlete support.
Where do I apply for injury treatment cost support?
Medical support for injured student athletes is part of Student Athlete Support. Check eligibility in the Apply for Medical Support section at the end of the Student Athlete Support page, then apply online.
Does the foundation provide medical treatment itself?
No. The foundation is a non-profit foundation, not a medical institution. It runs education and, after a review, helps pay for treatment or connects athletes with medical institutions; treatment itself takes place at medical institutions.
Where can I find education and seminar dates?
Dates and recruitment news for courses, seminars and workshops are published in the Notices and Seminars & Activities sections of our News.
How can I donate to the foundation's programs?
You can make a regular or one-off donation on the Support an Athlete page. How donations are used is published in the Donation Reports of the Transparency section. For tax benefits, see the Tax Benefits & Receipts page.