The relationship of seven quantum skills on educational innovation in sports science professors with the mediating variable of organizational commitment

The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between quantum skills and educational innovation among sports science professors, with the mediating role of organizational commitment.

he research was conducted using an applied purpose and descriptive-correlational implementation. The statistical population comprised 140 members of academic staff from 8 faculties of physical education at national universities in Tehran, during the academic year 1400-1401. The data was collected using standard questionnaires for quantum management, educational innovation, and organizational commitment. The validity of the questionnaires was confirmed through content and structure analysis. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 26 and Smart PLS 3 software, through descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

The research findings showed that the average of each component of the seven quantum skills, educational innovation, and organizational commitment is higher than the hypothetical average, and the desire for educational innovation increases with an increase in the seven quantum skills. The results also indicated a positive and significant relationship between quantum skills and educational innovation, as well as between organizational commitment and educational innovation among sports science professors. Additionally, there was a positive and significant relationship between quantum skills and organizational commitment, as well as between quantum skills as a predictor and educational innovation as a criterion.

The findings of this research indicate that quantum skills and organizational commitment play a significant role in educational innovation among sports science professors. The results suggest that enhancing quantum skills and organizational commitment can foster a higher desire for educational innovation among sports science professors. These findings may be useful for educational policymakers and sports science institutions to improve the quality of education in this field.