Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 PhD Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili , Ardabil, Iran.
2 Professor of sport management, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardebil, Iran.
3 Sport Science Faculty, Isfahan (Khorasgan) branch. Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
Abstract
Purpose: In relation to active sports tourism and the importance of sports development in Iran, as well as its impact on the economy, there is not much comprehensive and practical research. Therefore, the aim of the current research is to develop a sports tourism development model with an economic approach, so that it can address various aspects of increasing its share in the gross domestic product.
Methodology: conduct this qualitative study, the strategy of database theory and the constructivist approach of Charms were used. Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews. The participants in this research were 19 experts in three fields of sports science, economy and tourism.
Findings: From about 210 sentences implemented from the interviews, 145 initial codes, 22 focused codes and finally the factors identified from the interviews were classified into six core categories of health-giving movements, institutionalization, active lifestyle, health, people and society, and economy. The current model acknowledges that active sports tourism may have a direct and indirect effect on the Gross domestic product (GDP).
Originality: It was found that increasing attention to active sports tourism not only helps to improve people's health and quality of life, but can also lead to increased productivity, reduced health costs, and the growth of related industries and an increase in gross domestic product.
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