Distribution of sports human resources and sports fields in Semnan province using geographic information system (GIS)

Sports and physical activity as a social phenomenon has affected the lifestyle of many people all over the world in different physical, economic, educational, political and social ways. be This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of data collection. The statistical population of the research is experts and sports elites of Semnan province (84 people). Finally, the researcher made a questionnaire. In order to check the distribution of athletes, Arc-GIS software was used. The results showed that, in total, Semnan, Shahrood cities have the most athletes and Aradan city has the lowest amount of athletes, and in the examination of the coach-to-athlete ratio, Mehdi city is superior to other cities. Finally, Shahrood, Semnan, and Garmsar have the most athletes compared to other provinces. And football, badminton, wushu and basketball are among the priorities of Semnan province's sports fields. Due to the inequality and imbalance of sports fields at the first level The province, without a doubt, has a serious responsibility towards the sports community today, and all officials and people involved in the field of sports should take steps for the development and growth of sports. Because the modern world is a complex place for the growth and development of humanity. Sports is a very important part of this modern era.