Identification of Factors Influencing the Institutionalization of Sports Law in Schools

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D Student of Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, NT.C., Tehran,Iran

2 Associate Professor of Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch, Tabriz, Iran

3 Associate Professor of Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, NT.C., Tehran, Iran

4 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, NT.C., Tehran, Iran

5 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: The lack of sufficient awareness among teachers and school administrators regarding sports law, along with the absence of a systematic framework, has led to an increase in legal disputes and the creation of an unsafe environment. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the key factors influencing the institutionalization of sports law in Iranian schools.
Methods: The research employed a grounded theory approach based on the systematic design of Strauss and Corbin. The statistical population consisted of experts and specialists in the fields of sports law, sports management, and education. Using purposive sampling combined with the snowball technique and based on theoretical saturation, 13 participants were selected as the final sample. Data were collected through semi structured interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through open, axial, and selective coding. During open coding, 107 initial concepts were extracted from the data. MAXQDA software (version 2020) was used to manage and facilitate the coding process.
Results: Qualitative data analysis led to the identification of six main categories: education and empowerment, policymaking and responsibility, governance and operational efficiency, infrastructure and technology core, good governance factors, and the cultural and social synergy core.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that institutionalizing sports law in schools is a dynamic and multidimensional process that requires simultaneous attention to structural, cultural, and educational dimensions. Ultimately, it can be concluded that although major challenges such as insufficient training, weak regulations, and lack of infrastructure appear common across sports contexts, operational strategies and priorities for institutionalization are highly dependent on the specific setting (e.g., schools versus professional clubs). Success therefore hinges on understanding these nuances and adopting a coordinated, multidimensional approach.

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Research in Sport Management and Marketing
Volume 7, Issue 3
2026
Pages 42-56

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