Organizational Attractions of Physical Education Faculties from Postgraduate Students and Graduates’ Perspective....

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1 Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Kurdistan, Iran.

2 Professor, University of Kurdistan, Kurdistan, Iran.

3 Faculty of sport science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.

4 Faculty of sport sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to identify the organizational attractions of physical education faculties of state universities from the viewpoint of post-graduate students and graduates. The present study was qualitative research using a thematic analysis approach. The statistical population included all postgraduate students and graduates of physical education departments and faculties at state universities. The participants were purposively selected using the snowball sampling technique. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 13 individuals until theoretical saturation was achieved (10+3), and coding was employed to analyze the data. The findings revealed that the organizational attractions of physical education faculties encompass three main themes: structural, conceptual, and technology and innovation, along with 19 sub-themes and 71 concepts. The sub-themes comprised organizational order, organizational branding, organizational facilities, organizational climate, geographical environment, intra-organizational communication, extra-organizational communication, up-to-date status, educational, research, social status, remuneration, sports environment, educational sequence, sports events and competitions, departments, freedom of action, meritocracy, and amenities. The study’s findings provide valuable insights into the organizational attractions as perceived by postgraduate students and graduates who are prospective applicants for physical education departments and faculties.

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Journal of New Studies in Sport Management
Volume 6, Issue 3
August 2025
Pages 34-51

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