Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Ph.D. in Sport Management. Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3 Associate Professor Department of Sport Sciences of Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran
Abstract
One of the mechanisms of increasing students' interest in sports and participation in sports activities is the proper holding of events and activities such as the student sports Olympiad. The aim of this research was to identify the factors of effective holding of the students' general sports Olympiad and to provide solutions to improve its implementation. The method of qualitative research was done with thematic analysis method. In-depth and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. The statistical population of the research included all students, coaches, supervisors and executive agents of the 5th Olympiad of public sports for university students. Sampling was done purposefully. After completing 25 interviews and reaching theoretical satisfaction, the interviews were ended. Also, documents, reports and articles related to the subject were studied and reviewed. After collecting the data, the codes related to the written interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis method. After identifying the primary, secondary and main themes, the findings of the research show that the factors of the effective holding of the student sports Olympiad were placed in the four main categories of drivers, solutions, barriers and consequences. The favorable holding of the Student Olympiad will develop the culture of public sports and increase the vitality and cheerfulness among the students. Also, the results of this research have provided a practical solution for the organizers and decision makers of the Olympiad and have taken a small step towards the quality of student sports.
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