Modeling environmental policy in sport based on paradigm model

Today, environmental crises have increased and extensive efforts have been made. Exercise has caused a lot of damage due to its close relationship with the environment, and it is necessary to plan and research in this field. This study, using the Grand Method theory, seeks to develop a paradigmatic model of environmental policies in the country's sports based on the Strauss and Corbin model. . This included 15 semi-structured interviews with sports environmental experts. From the raw data of 1303 key points and open coding 250 abstract concepts were broken down into 61 main categories and linked in axial coding. Finally, 5 theorems were obtained as a result of selective coding. The results showed causal conditions (environmental actors in sport): trustees, stakeholders and environmental users in sport. Strategies (environmental considerations): waste management, energy management, pollution management, biodiversity management. Consequences (environmental context in sport): sporting events, sports venues, sports tourism, and sports equipment. Interventional conditions: domestic, international, public and sport environmental documents, experiences and policies. Finally, the paradigm model was drawn using Maxqda software. In the quantitative section using the Delphi three-stage categories questionnaire, the results showed that the difference between the second and third round standard deviations was less than 1, which can be concluded that these categories are confirmed as final indicators. Inquiries are accepted. The findings could facilitate policy-making, planning and environmental education in sports.