Authors
1 Ph.D. Candidate in Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education, Shomal University, Amol, Iran.
2 Assistant professor, Iran University of Art, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Professor in Sport Management, Sport Science Department, Humanities Faculty, University of Zanjan, Zanjan,Iran.
4 PhD, Physical Education Teacher, Education Office, Babol, Mazandaran, Iran.
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to design a development model for student sports culture.
Methodology: A qualitative research design grounded in Glaser’s grounded theory approach was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 16 participants, including faculty members in sport management, officials from the Physical Education Department of the Ministry of Education, and managers of the Student Sports Federation. Data collection continued until theoretical saturation was reached. Participants were selected purposively. The data were analyzed through a three-stage coding process (open, axial, and selective), and the final model was developed using MAXQDA software.
Results: Based on the coding results, 76 concepts, 16 subcategories, and 7 main categories were identified. These main categories included: enhancing the educational environment and sports infrastructure; strengthening financial and economic resources; media and the promotion of student sports culture; socio-cultural development; sustainable policymaking and planning in school sports; improving students’ physical and mental health; and the role of technology and innovation.
Conclusion: The findings indicated that the development of student sports culture is a multidimensional process influenced by structural, educational, cultural, and economic factors. Achieving this goal requires improving the quality of physical education, ensuring sustainable resources, enhancing family participation, and making intelligent use of technology. Furthermore, attention to the role of media and the formulation of coherent national policies can foster student participation in sports and enhance social capital in future generations. It is recommended that policymakers prioritize the development of a comprehensive roadmap for institutionalizing sports culture in schools.
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