The main components of indigenous and local sports In order to exploit the sustainable rural development

Development of sports and physical education due to the positive effect on physical and mental health, spend leisure time and its dramatic effects on various aspects of social, economic, political, cultural, can be considered as one of the main tools to be considered human beings as central to sustainable development. The aim of this study was to evaluate the main elements of indigenous and local sports In order to exploit the rural sustainable development. The present study uses a qualitative approach with a naturalistic worldview. The games and sports in Kermanshah, Iran were analyzed. The data were collected by conducting in-depth interviews and semi-structured, individual interviews and focus groups, direct observation and complementary methods such as photographs and video. The results showed that local and indigenous games and sports, in various aspects, includes a series of activities are interesting, So that planning in order to revive and promote Games, can handle a wide range of rural development goals, because of sports and recreational activities associated with rural development programs, by providing healthy and active workforce, enhance social capital, increase participation of rural people, improving social cohesion, preserve local values and beliefs, as well as villagers enrich leisure time and reduce social abnormalities, leads to the formation of a dynamic and vibrant community with improved efficiency and productivity and improving the quantity and quality of rural life.