Bibliometric Analysis and Subject Distribution of Theoretical Books in Sports Science Area On The Basis of Bibliometric Variables and Subject Orientation

This article aims to study Iran''s theoretical books in sports science on the basis of book features and practical representation of information for authors and publishers. The research was carried out through descriptive-survey method. The statistical sample included all the sports science theoretical books that are listed in the latest descriptive bibliography of the National Library up to the September of 2012. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics، Chi-squared test، and K-S test. The results showed that among 3132 books، the percentage of compiled books، translated books and reprinted books were respectively 72. 48%، 27. 52%، and 10. 22%. Payame Noor University (2. 55%) and Bamdad Ketab Publication (6. 70%)، were respectively the most active university and publication. All the books were divided in three categories (main course-books، inter-disciplinary course-books، and general course-books) including 74 secondary subject areas. Sports medicine (19. 63%) and sports facts (0. 61) were respectively the most and the less subjects covered in the sample books. The best-seller books were university textbooks، physical fitness books، and health and well-being books. Therefore، production of book in the specialized subcategories of sports science must undergo a proper modification and policy-making on the basis of the sport requirements of the country.