Document Type : Research Paper
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1 PhD student in sports management, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kohnouj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kohnouj, Iran
Abstract
The aim of this research was to develop a media support model for multi-grade physical education classes in underprivileged areas. This qualitative study employed a thematic analysis approach. The study's population consisted of experts in sports management, media professionals, national education administrators, physical education managers from underprivileged areas with over five years of managerial experience, and elementary school teachers from underprivileged areas and multi-grade classes with more than ten years of teaching experience and holding master's or doctoral degrees. Nineteen participants were selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was an exploratory semi-structured interview. The validity of the instrument was assessed and confirmed based on sample credibility, expert opinions, and inter-rater agreement. Thematic analysis was conducted using the method proposed by Attride-Stirling (2001). The comprehensive thematic analysis and network mapping, incorporating expert opinions and theoretical foundations, identified three influential factors on media support for multi-grade physical education classes in underprivileged areas: individual, organizational, and macro-level factors. Overall, the findings suggest that improving the quality of physical education in multi-grade classes in underprivileged areas and optimizing media support requires simultaneous attention to these three levels. Implementing suitable educational and promotional programs, enhancing infrastructure and equipment, and developing supportive policies and strategies are essential actions to achieve this goal.
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