Study Problems of Iranian Sports Management (Case Study of Track and Field Federation)

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Associate Professor of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Islamic Azad University Qom Branch, Qom, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: The goal of this study was to study the Problems of Iranian Sports Management (Case Study of Track and Field Federation). Athletics is a kind of sport events which is one of the main sports around the world. According advance of other events, it would advance and it is a factor the index of public sports. Subjects consisted of 142 experts including athletes, coaches and "A" level instructors of this sport.
Methods: We used descriptive method in which a questionnaire produced and validity of questions measured by faculties of Physical Education, who were also expert in Athletics (Cronbach's Alpha= 93٪). Using descriptive methods, such as the Friedman test and Chi Square, the goals and hypothesis of research were analyzed.
Results: The findings revealed 9 challenging factors in Athletics of Iran. These challenges according to their importance includes: Lack of budget and financial facilities (Mean: 4.39) it is known as most important factor.  low attention of the media to Athletics (Mean: 4.31) lack of facilities and equipment (Mean:4.16) it is been located in the next grade, too Lack of talent identification(Mean:4.12) Lack of proper governance (Mean: 4.11) Low competitive events (Mean: 4.02) lack of qualified coaches and specialists(Mean:3.96) low level Athletics league (Mean: 3.89) it is been located in the next grade, and lack of talented athletes in the sport (Mean: 2.90) it is been located in the last challenge.
Conclusion: Development of athletes depended teamwork of all related organization including NOC, physical education organization and Track and Field Federation.   

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Research in Sport Management and Marketing
Volume 2, Issue 2
June 2021
Pages 62-71

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