Sports Law and Coaches' Responsibility: Challenges and New Approaches in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

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PhD, Department of Sports Management, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran. Email: mohammadsaeidkiani@gmail.com

10.22091/jdaid.2026.15415.1035

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the role of sports law in the responsibility of coaches and to explain the challenges and new approaches in this area in the context of Iranian sports. To this end, in addition to collecting demographic data of coaches, variables such as education level, coaching experience, championship records, and possession of specialized skills such as first aid were examined. The main research tool was a questionnaire that assessed various dimensions of coaches' responsibility in areas such as training and supervision, safety and equipment, medical care, player coordination, and recognition of dangerous conditions. The data were collected by distributing questionnaires among 700 active coaches in sports fields. The findings showed that educational and skill factors play a significant role in promoting coaches' legal awareness and the proper fulfillment of their responsibilities, while mere experience or coaching degree alone does not guarantee legal understanding. The results also indicated that having a championship record and specialized training in subjects such as first aid can lead to improved performance of coaches in protecting the rights and health of athletes. These results reveal the need to rethink the legal and professional training of coaches and design new programs to promote their responsibility within the framework of sports law.

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