A Study on Viewpoints of Physical Education Experts regarding the Effect of Globalization on Sport Strategies

The goal of this study was to determine effects of globalization on the sport strategies from the viewpoint of physical education experts in Iran. Researchers were trying to determine the role of globalization in planning and execution of sport strategies. In addition, we looked for an answer to this question that which factors affect sport strategies? Questionnaires of study were sent to more than 200 faculties of universities in Iran with the master and Ph.D. degrees. 169 subjects (almost all population was included as subjects of study) answered the questions and returned the questionnaire to researchers. Reliability and Validity of questionnaire was calculated using statistical procedures and a pilot study was done prior to main phase of study. According to findings of study, media and values, has important effects on sport strategies. The strategies, as subjects mentioned, should be coordinated with global trends. Small number of subjects believed that current trend of the country is coordinated with the process of globalization.