Structural Modeling of Competency Model of Physical Education Managers in Universities Based on Islamic Culture

The aim of this study was to design and evaluate the competency model of physical education managers in universities of Iran. The research was performed using a descriptive-analytical methodology and 122 physical education managers of universities in Iran were selected as the sample by stratified random sampling method. The data were collected by a researcher-made questionnaire prepared using the Delphi technique and was designed to evaluate the proposed model using review of literature and the viewpoints of sport management experts. Content and construct validity (factor analysis) were evaluated as desirable and Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability values were greater than 0.7 for all dimensions of competency. The data were analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling using SMART PLS software. The results showed that the competencies of physical education managers in Iran universities included Islamic competency, individual characteristics, optimal performance, and intellectual, communication, organizational and professional abilities. Among these factors, Islamic competency had the most importance in designing the model from the viewpoints of managers. The primary priority should be to evaluate and develop these competencies when physical education managers in Iranian universities are going to be selected, appointed and their performance is going to be evaluated.