Analysis of physical education infrastructure in the Iranian education system

The purpose of this study was to analyze the infrastructure of physical education in the Iranian education system. The present research is applied in terms of purpose and is combined in terms of method (quantitative and qualitative). The statistical population included professors and experts in the field of physical education. Sampling was done purposefully through snowball technique and based on theoretical saturation criteria. In this regard, 18 interviews were conducted. Data collection tools were semi-structured interview and structural self-interaction matrix questionnaire. The data in the first part were analyzed using the themes analysis method and the findings were categorized in the form of basic, organized and comprehensive themes and a network of themes was created. Also, using the interpretive structural model, the leveling of the identified infrastructures was done. The results showed that the infrastructure of physical education as a comprehensive theme includes 127 basic themes and 11 organizational themes that can be classified into 5 levels and the results showed that sustainable financial infrastructure, administrative-managerial infrastructure, facilities and equipment infrastructure and human infrastructure are the most basic infrastructures of physical education. Knowing and paying attention to infrastructure can affect the future of the country's health. In this regard, providing a suitable and equipped sports environment and providing sustainable financial resources and the use of specialized and experienced teachers can ensure the health of students and the future community.