Loghman Keshavarz; Mahshid Allahdadzadeh
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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between managers 'transformational leadership style and employees' thinking style with the aim of entrepreneurship of employees of sports and youth departments of Sistan and Baluchestan province. The research method is descriptive-correlational ...
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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between managers 'transformational leadership style and employees' thinking style with the aim of entrepreneurship of employees of sports and youth departments of Sistan and Baluchestan province. The research method is descriptive-correlational which has been done in the field. The statistical population of the study consisted of all managers and employees of sports and youth departments of Sistan and Baluchestan province with 1300 people. The sample size was selected by placing the population size in the Cochran's formula of 296 people using random sampling method. The instruments used in the study were Bass and Olivier (2000) Transformational Leadership Questionnaire, Robbins and Coulter (1996) Organizational Entrepreneurship Questionnaire and Sternberg-Wagner (1998) Thinking Style Questionnaire. The validity of the questionnaires was confirmed by 10 experts and their reliability was calculated in a preliminary test with 30 subjects and with Cronbach's alpha for the Transformational Leadership Questionnaire (0.80), Organizational Entrepreneurship (0.82) and Thinking Style (0.74). Pearson correlation coefficient and statistical regression with SPSS software version 22 were used to analyze the data. The results showed that there is a significant relationship between managers' transformational leadership style and thinking style and entrepreneurial goal of Sistan and Baluchestan sports and youth employees. The results also showed that there is a significant relationship between employees 'thinking style and employees' entrepreneurial goal. Therefore, it is recommended to use new leadership styles such as transformational leadership in sports and youth departments to create entrepreneurship in employees and create creative thinking in them.
Loghman keshavarz; Morteza Rezaei Soofi; Fatemeh Sedighifaroji
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The purpose of this study was to provide a model for changing the behavior of student sport managers in implementing of strategic plans by integrating a balanced scorecard and six sigma. The present study was a qualitative and comparative study that was done qualitatively. The statistical population ...
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The purpose of this study was to provide a model for changing the behavior of student sport managers in implementing of strategic plans by integrating a balanced scorecard and six sigma. The present study was a qualitative and comparative study that was done qualitatively. The statistical population of the study was an unknown number of specialists familiar with the balance score card and six sigma, student sport managers, articles and researches about balance scorecard and six-sigma and their integration. Twenty people were selected by snowflake method and 30 articles and researches were selected purposefully method as the research sample. Interview, study and data matching were used to achieve the research objectives. Data were analyzed qualitatively and inductively that the required data saturation was obtained through interview and study of articles and researches. The results of the study showed that to change the behavior of student sport managers to implement strategic plans in student sport by integrating a balanced scorecard and six Sigma, it is essential for managers to use a model that it will be mission, strategies, perspectives, strategic objectives, measures, non-six sigma projects, six sigma projects, operational plans, initiatives, and improvement cycles.
Loghman Keshavarz; Masoumeh Bahmanzadeh; Mohammad Mahdi Keshavarz
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The purpose of this research was the analysis of factors affecting at the behavior of sports managers in the success of Iran's sports team in 2022 Asian Games. Statistical population of this study included all of the all sport federation’s managers that they are participated in Asian games, National ...
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The purpose of this research was the analysis of factors affecting at the behavior of sports managers in the success of Iran's sports team in 2022 Asian Games. Statistical population of this study included all of the all sport federation’s managers that they are participated in Asian games, National Olympic Committee’s managers and the managers of Ministry of Sports and Youth (N=600). On the basis of Morgan table, 234 persons were randomly selected of research samples. To achieve the research goals, the made researcher questionnaire was used. Validity of questionnaire was confirmed by 17 experts, and its structural validity was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. Its reliability was studied in a pilot study with 30 subjects and calculated as 0.79. For data analysis the descriptive statistics and inferential statistics methods, including Kolmogorov-Smirnov, exploratory factor analysis with Varimax rotation by application of AMOS software and SPSS software were used. The research findings showed that there are 8 factors such as managerial and scientific, planning, organizing, financial and motivational, educational and talent detection, knowing competitors, supplies, facilities and equipment, and technical that they can affect at the behavior of sports managers in Iran for the success of Iranian sports teams in the 2022 Asia games.
Loghman Keshavarz
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The purpose of this research was to design the model of factor affecting the managers' behavior to confront attacks of terrorist groups in sporting events. Statistical population of this study included all of the faculty members of physical education colleges in sport management field, large, medium ...
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The purpose of this research was to design the model of factor affecting the managers' behavior to confront attacks of terrorist groups in sporting events. Statistical population of this study included all of the faculty members of physical education colleges in sport management field, large, medium and small sports facilities managers, police and security specialists in Iran that their numbers were unclear. On the basis of Cochran formula, 384 persons were randomly selected of research samples. To achieve the research goals, the made researcher questionnaire was used. Validity of questionnaire was confirmed by 20 experts, and its structural validity was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. Its reliability was studied in a pilot study with 30 subjects and calculated as 0.79. For data analysis the descriptive statistics and inferential statistics methods, including Kolmogorov- Smirnov, KMO, Bartlet test, exploratory factor analysis with Varimax rotation and confirmed factor analysis by application of AMOS software and SPSS software were used. Research findings showed that there are 8 factors such as information, security, preparation, coordination, technology, management, education and citizenship rights for the model of factor affecting the managers' behavior to confront attacks of terrorist groups in sporting events. Also the achievement model is goodness.
Loghman Keshavarz; Abolfazl Farahani; Bahram Bahramipoor
Volume 5, Issue 2 , May 2018, , Pages 31-44
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the effective factors affecting the attitude of the beneficiaries in obtaining sport seats in international sports organizations..The statistical society of this research has been made by the stakeholders, including faculty members, managers, athletes and sports ...
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the effective factors affecting the attitude of the beneficiaries in obtaining sport seats in international sports organizations..The statistical society of this research has been made by the stakeholders, including faculty members, managers, athletes and sports seats presenters who have the necessary knowledge and experience in the field of international seats (N = 495). A qualitative research section of 25 people was purposefully and in a small section based on the Morgan table 220 individuals were randomly selected for research sample. In order to achieve the research goals, a questionnaire of 55 researcher-made questions was used. The face and content validity of the questionnaire was approved by 20 sports management experts and its validity was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability of the questionnaire was also calculated in a preliminary study with 30 subjects and 0.84 with Cronbach's alpha. For analyzing the data, descriptive and inferential statistical methods such as KMO, Bartlett and exploratory factor analysis with orthogonal rotation and Friedman by means of AMOS and SPSS software were used. The results of this study showed that the priority of six socio-cultural, managerial, communicative, economic, professional, and occupational, political, political, and social factors are influential factors affecting the behavior of Beneficiaries in the international sport seats in the international community.
Loghman Keshavarz; Abolfazl Farahani; Javad Mohammadkhani
Volume 5, Issue 1 , April 2018, , Pages 99-108
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting the behavior of the championship sports managers with the scenario planning approach. The statistical population of the research is the principals, vice president of sport championship federations, the National Olympic Committee, and the ...
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting the behavior of the championship sports managers with the scenario planning approach. The statistical population of the research is the principals, vice president of sport championship federations, the National Olympic Committee, and the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the sports management professors of the universities of the country. For statistical sample 32 individuals were selected purposefully. The data gathering tool and method included two matrix questionnaires. Impact questionnaire and uncertainty questionnaire. First, among the 64 primary factors, 21 factors were identified, then in the third questionnaire, a 21-dimensional 21-dimensional questionnaire was completed by the experts and the data were analyzed by the Mick-Mac software. The findings of this study showed that 7 factors of the comprehensive championship program, continuous support system, comprehensive scouting system, modern sporting venues, coaches 'retraining courses, long term training exercises of the team and players' evaluation system are effective on the behavior of Iranian champions of sport with a scenario planning approach. .
Seyed Mohammadjavad Razavi; Ali Jalili Shishivan; Heidar Hosseini; Mohammad Mahdi Keshavarz
Volume 4, Issue 4 , January 2018, , Pages 11-20
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This study aims was to compilation the role knowledge management on the organizational entrepreneurship and employee empowerment in department of youth and sport of yazd. According to the information department of youth and sport of yazd, in the 2016 study sample consisted of 144 employees. The sample ...
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This study aims was to compilation the role knowledge management on the organizational entrepreneurship and employee empowerment in department of youth and sport of yazd. According to the information department of youth and sport of yazd, in the 2016 study sample consisted of 144 employees. The sample size was considered 105 number. conducted applied research and the survey. measuring was with, Standard questionnaires role knowledge management (Dilmaghani & Namvar, 2017), organizational entrepreneurship and employee empowerment (Talebpour & Razavi, 2016). The reliability of questionnaires, respectively, 0/89, 0/91 and 0/84 respectively. For the test a research hypotheses, structural equation modeling based on partial least squares method using statistical software PLS. the result showed there is a significant impact of knowledge management on organizational entrepreneurship and employee empowerment and there is a significant impact of employee empowerment on organizational entrepreneurship. It seams pay attention to knowledge management and promotion of employee empowerment in the organization was a contributing factor in the promotion of organizational entrepreneurship.
Loghman Keshavarz
Volume 4, Issue 2 , July 2017, , Pages 29-39
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The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing the behavior of managers in assessing sport facilities. The study population consisted of an unlimited number was sporting venues across the country. Based on a sample of 384 randomly selected for the sample. The reliability of the questionnaire ...
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The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing the behavior of managers in assessing sport facilities. The study population consisted of an unlimited number was sporting venues across the country. Based on a sample of 384 randomly selected for the sample. The reliability of the questionnaire in a pilot study with 30 subjects with 0/77 Cronbach's alpha was calculated. For data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistical methods such as KS, confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation and Friedman using the software SPSS version 20 and Amos graphics were used. The results showed that the preferences of strategic thinking, attitude development, familiarity with assessment models, quality of service, need and customer loyalty, competitiveness, quality and revenue on the behavior of managers are effective in assessing sport facilities.
Loghman Keshavarz; Abolfazl Farahani; Mohamad Hadi Seyfi Saldehi
Volume 4, Issue 1 , March 2017, , Pages 97-111
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The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effect of Psychological capital on corporate Entrepreneurship and presenting suitable model in the Ministry of Sport and Youth. The method of this study was descriptive and correlation. 275 subjects of this study were stratified randomly selected from ...
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The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effect of Psychological capital on corporate Entrepreneurship and presenting suitable model in the Ministry of Sport and Youth. The method of this study was descriptive and correlation. 275 subjects of this study were stratified randomly selected from all staff of the Ministry of Sport and Youth. Two questionnaires of Psychological capital (Luthans, Youssef & Avolio, 2007) and corporate entrepreneurship (Lawson, 2014) were used to collect data. One-Sample T Test was used to determine the status of Psychological capital, corporate entrepreneurship and their components and Pearson Correlation Coefficient Test and Structural Equation Modeling were used to determine the relationship among the variables of the research. The results indicated that mean of Psychological capital and its all dimensions were significantly upper than the intermediate level, mean of corporate entrepreneurship was equal with intermediate level, there is significant relationship between the Psychological capital and its all dimensions with the Entrepreneurship and research model approved the effect of Psychological capital on corporate entrepreneurship. On the basis of the findings of the present study, enhancement of Psychological capital in the Ministry of Sport and Youth can improve the entrepreneurship of the organization.
Loghman Keshavarz
Volume 3, Issue 4 , January 2017, , Pages 67-77
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The purpose of this research was to analyze of the factors affecting on the managers’ organizational behavior to establish a monitoring and evaluation system of marketing management at the sport federations. The statistical population of this study included all of the managers of sport federations ...
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The purpose of this research was to analyze of the factors affecting on the managers’ organizational behavior to establish a monitoring and evaluation system of marketing management at the sport federations. The statistical population of this study included all of the managers of sport federations (N=650). On the basis of Morgan table, 242 persons were randomly selected of research samples. To achieve the research goals, made researcher questionnaire with 32 questions was used. The validity of questionnaire was confirmed by 20 experts and its structural validity was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. Its reliability was studied in a pilot study with 30 subjects and calculated as 0.83. For data analysis the descriptive statistics and the inferential statistics methods, including Freidman, exploratory and confirmed factor analysis by application of AMOS software and SPSS software were used. The research findings showed that there are 6 factors such as cognitive, status of sports, governmental support, legal, and management that effect on the managers’ organizational behavior to establish a monitoring and evaluation system of marketing management at the sport federations.
Loghman Keshavarz; Abolfazl Farahani; Mojtaba Shahrsabz
Volume 3, Issue 1 , May 2016, , Pages 23-30
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The purpose of this research was to determine regressive analysis of the political intelligence and the political behavior of the general administration of youth and sport and the sport boards managers’ in Fars Province. Statistical population included all managers of Fars general administration ...
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The purpose of this research was to determine regressive analysis of the political intelligence and the political behavior of the general administration of youth and sport and the sport boards managers’ in Fars Province. Statistical population included all managers of Fars general administration of Youth and Sport and the sport boards (N = 114). Based on the Morgan table 86 managers were chosen simple randomly method for research sample. The Cooke, Kooli, Hilary, and Kout (1999) questionnaire of political intelligence with 20 questions and Atashpour (2010) questionnaire of political behavior with 29 questions were used to achieve the research objectives. Validity of the two questionnaires was confirmed by 15 experts of sport management and their reliability were studied in a pilot study with 30 subjects and calculated as 0.84, and 0.81 respectively. Analysis of the collected data done by descriptive approach and inferential statistics methods, including K-S, single sample t-test, regression through SPSS software. Results of the research showed that political intelligence and political behavior of managers are desirable and moderate level. There is a significant relationship between political intelligence and political behavior of managers. Finally the political intelligence predictable political behavior of managers is 66%.
Seyedeh Tahereh Moosavirad; Loghman Keshavarz
Volume 2, Issue 2 , August 2015, , Pages 73-80
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The objective of the present study is to analyze the relationship between the psychologicalwellbeing (health) of the athletic and non-athletic teachers and their leisure time activities. The statistical population includes all teachers in Shahin-Shahr, Esfahan, Iran (totally 280 people); by applying ...
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The objective of the present study is to analyze the relationship between the psychologicalwellbeing (health) of the athletic and non-athletic teachers and their leisure time activities. The statistical population includes all teachers in Shahin-Shahr, Esfahan, Iran (totally 280 people); by applying the Morgan Table, 167 people are as the sample. To achieve the goals of the study, two questionnaires- Hassanzadeh’s Leisure Time Questionnaire (2006) and Goldberg and Hiller’s Questionnaire (1979) .The validity of both questionnaires was approved by 15 experts and the reliability of the two questionnaires, by Cronbach Alpha; were 0.79 and 0.82 respectively. By using SPSS software and by descriptive and deductive methods (such as Kolmogorov Smirnoff, independent t, single-sample t, Spearman correlation coefficient, Chi-Do and analysis of variance or ANOVA) the data analysis is done. The results show that the teachers’ psychological health is meaningfully at a good level (t=12.22, P=0.001). Furthermore, the athletic teachers spend more of their free time on exercising than the non-athletic ones. Another result of the study shows a meaningful difference between the level of psychological health in these two groups (t= 6.86, P
Loghman Keshavarz; Isa Kamandi; Akbar Faridfathi; Morteza Soltani
Volume 2, Issue 1 , June 2015, , Pages 79-87
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The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and efficiency of in-service training of physical education teachers. The study population was all 180 physical education teachers in Qazvin. According to Morgan table, 118 individuals were selected randomly as the sample. ...
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The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and efficiency of in-service training of physical education teachers. The study population was all 180 physical education teachers in Qazvin. According to Morgan table, 118 individuals were selected randomly as the sample. To achieve the research objectives of job training and job satisfaction questionnaire of Smith, Kendall and Hulin was used. To analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistics including Kolmogorov - Smirnov, Student's t-test, independent t-test and linear regression models with SPSS software was used. The results showed that the quality of in-service educational courses and job satisfaction of physical education teachers at the intermediate level is desirable (P>0.05). The efficiency of in-service training there is a significant relationship with job satisfaction and quality of physical education teachers in-service training periods of physical education teachers have the ability to predict job satisfaction (P>0.05). Also, the efficiency of the service and the satisfaction of physical education teachers there is no significant difference. So choosing the right kind of in-service courses for teachers can have many advantages such as job satisfaction.
Loghman Keshavarz; Abolfazl Farahani; Matin Najdsamiei
Volume 1, Issue 4 , January 2015, , Pages 69-78
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The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between the leadership style of coaches and the sporting identity of elite women Handball players of Iran. Statistical population of this study included 176 players, coaches, and managers who were participated at the premier women Handball ...
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The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between the leadership style of coaches and the sporting identity of elite women Handball players of Iran. Statistical population of this study included 176 players, coaches, and managers who were participated at the premier women Handball league of Iran. 16 coaches and managers were purposefullyselected as research samples. Also based on Morgan table 113 players were cluster-randomly selected as research samples.To achieve the research objectives, the Brewer Athletic Identity questionnaire and Bass & Olive leadership style questionnaire were used. Validity of two questionnaires was confirmed by 15 experts and their reliability were studied in a pilot study with 30 subjects and calculated as 0.83, and 0.87 respectively.For data analysis the descriptive statistics and inferential statistics methods, including Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Single sample T-student, liner regression, and multiple regression were used. The results show that the sporting identity of the elite players in women's handball is desirable. The leadership style of coaches at the premier women Handball league of Iran is Transformational. There is a significant relationship between leadership style and sporting identities.
Loghman Keshavarz; Samira Azadvari
Volume 1, Issue 3 , November 2014, , Pages 25-36
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The purpose of this research was to design relationship model of emotional intelligence and leadership style managers among Tehran municipality sports organization managers. Statistical population of this study included 49 managers of the Sports Organization of Tehran Municipality. All managers were ...
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The purpose of this research was to design relationship model of emotional intelligence and leadership style managers among Tehran municipality sports organization managers. Statistical population of this study included 49 managers of the Sports Organization of Tehran Municipality. All managers were selected as total number of research samples. To achieve the research goals Siberia Shrink questionnaire of emotional intelligence, Bass and Olive questionnaire of multifactor leadership style of leadership (MLQ) were used to determine the style of leaderships. Validity of two questionnaires were confirmed by 15 experts and their reliability were studied in a preliminary study with 30 subjects of experts and calculated as 0.87, 0.74 respectively. For data analysis the descriptive statistics and inferential statistics methods, including Kolmogorov- Smirnov, Single sample T student, one-way analysis of variance, LSD and path analysis were used and for determination of the causal relationship between variables the method of structural equations model by application of 18’s version of Amos graphics software and SPSS was used. Research findings showed that managers of emotional intelligence with coefficient of 0.46 have an impact on managers of leadership style. Transformational leadership style with coefficient of 0.95, self control with coefficient of 0.85, social skills with coefficient of 0.8, empathy with coefficient of 0.77, self motivation with coefficient of 0.7, self awareness with coefficient of 0.65, impoverished leadership style with coefficient of 0.59, and transactional leadership style with coefficient of 0.46 have the most role in their relationship. According to the effect of getting the leadership style of emotional intelligence, it is necessary in choosing sport for all organization managers; note their emotional intelligence as one of the main criteria for selecting them.
Loghman Keshavarz; Abolfazl Farahani; Heidar Mohammadiyan
Volume 1, Issue 3 , November 2014, , Pages 71-78
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The purpose of the research was the investigation of the relationship between mental Health and Job involvement of physical education teachers in Yasuj. The statistical population were all physical education teachers in Yasuj city (N=105), so all of them were chosen for the research sample by totally ...
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The purpose of the research was the investigation of the relationship between mental Health and Job involvement of physical education teachers in Yasuj. The statistical population were all physical education teachers in Yasuj city (N=105), so all of them were chosen for the research sample by totally methods. To achieve the research goals, two standard questionnaires such as Dragvtys et al (1984) mental health questionnaire and Edward & Clipart job involvement (1984) questionnaire were used. Validity of two questionnaires was confirmed by 15 experts and their reliability were studied in a pilot study with 30 subjects and calculated as 0.95, and 0.78 respectively. For data analysis the descriptive statistics and inferential statistics methods, including Kolmogorov- Smirnov, Single sample T-student test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and Friedman were used. The results indicated that paranoid thoughts, anxiety, depression, physical problems, interpersonal relationship sensitivity, obsessive or compulsive, aggression, and psychosis are the most important dimensions of health mental in the physical education teachers in Yasuj and there is a significant difference among the priorities of these factors. The mental health and dimensions of mental health were at the desirable level among physical education teachers in Yasuj. Also job involvement was at the desirable level among physical education teachers in Yasuj. Finally, there is a negative relationship and not significant relation between the mental health and dimensions of mental health and job involvement in physical education teachers in Yasuj (p≤ 0.05).
Loghman Keshavarz; Abolfazl Farahani; Abbas Ahmadi
Volume 1, Issue 2 , July 2014, , Pages 43-54
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of sport activities on anxiety and its relationship between boys high school non-athletes educational progress. Statistical population of this study included 18 high school students of Ilam (3753 = N). All of the 8 school students were cluster- ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of sport activities on anxiety and its relationship between boys high school non-athletes educational progress. Statistical population of this study included 18 high school students of Ilam (3753 = N). All of the 8 school students were cluster- randomly selected of research samples. Then they were randomly divided two experimental and control groups (4 schools for experimental group and 4 schools for control group). Then all students were standardization based on age, height, weight, and physical education score at the previous term before participation at the research period. Experimental subjects in each group were taught volleyball, basketball, running and badminton in the second semester 91-92. The educational period was 2 sessions per week. The control group subjects participated in physical education lessons. They had not taught the mention sports. To achieve the research goals was used 28-SCL questionnaire. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by 15 experts and its reliability was studied in a pilot study with 30 subjects and calculated as 0.93 respectively. For data analysis the descriptive statistics and inferential statistics methods, including Kolmogorov- Smirnov, Single sample T-student test, and path analysis, ANOVA, Shefee test, linear regression and multiple regression by application of SPSS.V.16 software was used were used. Research findings showed that there is a significant relationship between students' anxiety levels and their sport activities. The anxiety and sport activities predictor of student achievement are.
Loghman Keshavarz; Mehrzad Hamidi; Mahmood Goodarzi; Seyyed Nasrollah Sajadi
Volume 1, Issue 1 , April 2014, , Pages 21-30
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The present research aimed at establishing a performance management system for the National Olympic Committee (N.O.C) by the balance scorecard approach. The statistical population included 114 of the N.O.C general assembly members, experts, and elites familiar with the N.O.C. The study sample was chosen ...
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The present research aimed at establishing a performance management system for the National Olympic Committee (N.O.C) by the balance scorecard approach. The statistical population included 114 of the N.O.C general assembly members, experts, and elites familiar with the N.O.C. The study sample was chosen purposefully (89 individuals). The qualitative interview was used as the investigation instrument and the collected data were analyzed by logical inductive reasoning. The research findings showed that the N.O.C enjoys four perspectives such as finance, customer, internal process, learning, and growth as well as 41 long-term objectives, 128 measurements, and 128 qualitative objectives. Ultimately it was concluded that suggested perspectives, long-term objectives, measurements, and qualitative objectives are capable of performance management of N.O.C and they are potent to be applied in practicing strategies of the N.O.C. due to the relationship between the N.O.C vision and strategies and its long-term objectives, measurements, and qualitative objectives.
