Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, University of Tehran, Kish International Campus, Kish Iran.
2 Department of Sports Sciences, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Kish, Iran.
3 Department of sport Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
In this study, researchers tried to identify the factors affecting the development of karate by benefiting from the experiences of karate athletes who have a history of participating in competitions and winning international seats. To identify the factors influencing on karate development, the current study attempted to identify of factors at international level. The statistical population of this research is comprised of experts in this field including officials, referees, coaches and elite athletes and international medalists from the United Kingdom, Belgium, Finland, Azerbaijan, Macao, Hong Kong, South Korea as well as Iran. They all have experienced international championship and obtained seats in the competitions, 24 seats. The statistical sample was selected from the authorities, referees, coaches and elite athletes of the selected countries. The present study is a qualitative research and used in-depth, open and semi-structured interviews to collect data. In fact, interviews were then analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding and were investigated by content analysis method, using of MAXQDA 2018 software .Based on the findings, the factors influencing karate development were identified by the selected experts, and the research model was presented including 10 components: Governance, Management, Funders, Human Resource, Terms and Regulations, Talent spotting, Infrastructures, Social attitudes, Motivation and attraction, Marketing and media. Therefore, paying attention to these factors can help the growth and development of karate in the world.
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