Consequences of the Development of Human Capabilities in Sports
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Rasool Norouzi Seyed Hossini, Department of Physical Education, Humanities Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Mohammad Ehsani, Department of Physical Education, Humanities Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Hashem Kozechian, Department of Physical Education, Humanities Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Mojtaba Amiri, Management Faculty, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
This study aims to identify the consequences of the development of human capabilities in sports which was conducted via a qualitative research method with the exploratory-fundamental nature. The data were gathered through snowball sampling method from experts, based on in-depth interviews and focus groups. The data were analyzed after being coded in line with grounded theory. The results showed that human capabilities in sports fall within the three categories of fundamental, support, and operational capabilities. It was also revealed that the consequences of the development of human capabilities in sports encompasses economic, socio-cultural, security, health, educational, political, and ethical impacts. Overall, the development of human capabilities in sports can lead to sustainable development in sports.
Development of Human Capabilities, Sports, Consequences
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