Sport Management Studies

Presenting the Development Paradigmatic Model of Sport for All in Islamic Azad University

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch

2 Associate Professor of Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch

3 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, Behbahan Branch

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to present a sport for all development model in Islamic Azad University that was carried out using systematic theory of foundation data theory. The participants in the present study were experts and clear-sighted persons in the field of sport for all, working in physical education and sports sciences faculties. Twenty of them were selected as theoretical sampling for deep and exploratory interviews and interviews continued until theoretical saturation stage. The credibility of the findings was determined by the members matching methods, peer reviews and trial interviews. For data analysis, open, axial and selective coding was used. The results indicate that 450 initial conceptual propositions with 14 categories and 38 meanings in the form of six dimensions of the paradigmatic model including: causal factors (1 categories); the main phenomenon (increase participation of students, staffs and faculty members); strategy (2 category); the underlying features (5 categories); environmental conditions (4 categories); outcomes (1 category) were identified. The results of the research model showed improvement in attitude and awareness, increasing motivation and interest and increasing vitality and happiness can attract the participation of students, staff and faculty members in university sport for all activities. Therefore, it is essential for the development of sport for all and increasing the participation of individuals, sport for all development policies based on the model in the Islamic Azad University.

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Sport Management Studies
Volume 12, Issue 61
July and August 2020
Pages 85-108

  • Receive Date 10 February 2019
  • Revise Date 30 June 2019
  • Accept Date 14 July 2019

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