The purpose of the research is to compile the strategic sports program of Iranian schools using the QSPM matrix and it was done using a mixed method (qualitative-quantitative). In the qualitative part, eleven knowledgeable experts in the field of education and training participated, who were interviewed to determine the main components of the questionnaire. The statistical sample of the quantitative section was 145 managers and experts in the field of physical training and sports, education and training at headquarters and provinces. The main tools of the research: 1- A researcher-made questionnaire, in the preliminary study, 38 people were examined and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was obtained for 37 items (α = 0.89). 2- The IFE, EFE and SWOT matrices were used to determine the strategic position and formulate the strategy and the quantitative strategic planning matrix (QSPM) was used to prioritize the strategies. Descriptive and inferential statistics tests were used to analyze the findings.
The results showed that the strategic position of Iranian school sports is in an offensive position and has six strengths, six weaknesses, six opportunities and six threats. After examining three SO strategies, three WO strategies, two ST strategies and one WT strategy, a total of nine strategies were determined. Then these strategies were prioritized. It seems that based on the prioritization of strategies, improving the level of physical literacy of students and the quality of physical education lessons as the main sports program of schools should be considered by the policy makers of this sector. and and