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The purpose of this study is to find out the current development and potential problem of Sports ESP education at the Korean University level. For this purpose, a total of 128 Universities were examined by reviewing curriculums. The major findings are as follows (1) 27.5% of departments have Sports ESP courses (2) Sports ESP courses provided at Korean Universities are not various (3) In term of course name, ‘Sports English,’ ‘Sports English Conversation,’ ‘Golf English,’ ‘Taekwondo English,’ and ‘Sports Industry English’ are the most. (4) Sports ESP focusing on practical use is more than those focusing Academic use. Based on these findings, this study suggests more systematic approaches to the development of Sports ESP courses. Development of Sports English DB and material and sharing teaching methods by collaboration of sports major specialists and English Educators.