Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Educational Sciences, Payam-e-noor University

2 Faculty Member of Physical Education Group, Marvdashat Azad University

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of inputs of undergraduate degree in physical education and sport sciences in Islamic Azad universities in region one. The study method was descriptive and survey. The sample consisted of faculty members (n = 80), head of departments (n=8), and students (n=151). We withdrew sampling in sub-population of faculty members and heads of departments due to the low number of people and used census method. We also used relative stratified random sampling in sub-population of students. To do the study with Delphi method, we prepared questionnaires in three different versions for professors, students and heads of departments. The validity and reliability of questionnaires were also confirmed. The results of evaluation showed that three factors including students, professors and administrators were relatively favorable, but the factor of staff was unfavorable situation. Finally, some suggestions were made to improve the quality of physical education and sport science field.

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