Research on Educational Sport

Introducing a Knowledge management model based on Information Technology in Physical Education of the ministry of Education of Iran

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Phd student of sport management, Department of Physical Education, kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, kerman, Iran.

2 professor of shahid bahonar university

3 Board member academic-Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

Abstract
The purpose of this research was to present a knowledge management model based on information technology in physical education of the ministry of Education of Iran. The qualitative research method was theme analysis. participants included of 17 experts included professors, managers and experts in the fields of physical education and information technology. The data collection tool was semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was done using Maxqda version 20 software. The validation of the research was done using the triangulation method, including the use of two coders and interviews with various samples (experts, managers, professors) with different specializations (physical education, sport management, information technology). The findings showed that technological competences of human resources, technological infrastructures in physical education, and attitudes and tendencies of human resources formed the basic categories of the model. Also, support service systems, public systems of education, specialized systems in the field of physical education, integrated technology system, information technology management, communication and networking, data exchange speed, and data management quality as process of technology management categories. Finally, knowledge acquisition and absorption, knowledge analysis, knowledge distribution and sharing, and knowledge internalization and application were counted as knowledge management categories. Therefore, it is suggested that a better investment should be made for the development of information and communication technologies and the development of the infrastructure of management information systems in physical education and education with the aim of improving knowledge management. It is also necessary to plan for the empowerment of human resources in physical education to improve technological competencies

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Research on Educational Sport
Volume 11, Issue 33
February 2024
Pages 137-152

  • Receive Date 08 August 2023
  • Revise Date 09 October 2023
  • Accept Date 29 October 2023

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