The Reasons For Low Participation Of Iranian Men In Sport Activities: A Factor Analysis

1 Assistant professor of sport management, Sport Science Research Institute 2 Assistant professor of sport management, Mazandaran University, Mazandaran, Iran 3 Phd student of sport management, Mazandaran University, Mazandaran, Iran For many causes few people participate in sport in our country, the purpose of this research was to investigate reasons for non-participation of male in sport activities. Research methodology is a descriptive-analytical approach that operated as a field study. Population of study composed of all Iranian men, and a number of 385 persons were selected as subjects . For analyzing the reasons of non-participation, factor analysis was used by SPSS and LISREL software. Findings of this study showed that in first variable and individual characteristics:4 factor components (don’t have sport skill, Fatigue and impatience, Fear of injury) invariable of inhibitory obstacles four factor components (Unavailability of sport Places, Low quality of sport Places, Busy work and family, Low income) in environmenta, l push factor :4 factor components (Proper planning for sport teacher, don’t have knowledge about useful sport activities, Feel ashamed after losing, The low number of sport facilities) and in sport Property variable, 2 factor components (Aversion of Winning and losing), Duration and intensity of sport activities are effective. Officials and policy makers should consider these factors and through the appropriate management help education ministry to fulfill its goals.