Pathology of sports tourism industry in Mazandaran province using three-dimensional theory

Abstract

Introduction: Sports tourism is one of the components of interest and communities of transmitting culture and civilization of countries with each other and one of the related industries is a major component of the global economy. The main objective of this study was to evaluate three factors (structure, behavior and underlying) sport tourism in this province is to determine the damage.

Methodology: The present study was a descriptive survey that has been conducted in this field. Simple random sampling with allocation of appropriate data collection tool, a questionnaire with 60 items and reliability of measurement theory, Tuesday dimensional 0/936 was used. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis was confirmed validity. Data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS software was used.

The results: showed that the three factors (structure, behavior and underlying) and structural factors underlying cause of injuries in sport tourism in the province and behaviors, causing damage to tourism in the province of Mazandaran the average rating was also affected by behavioral, structural and demographic factors were.

Conclusion: It is necessary to develop sports tourism in Mazandaran province with manpower training, hiring skilled and educated, good management, decisions and take appropriate measures to promote and develop this important industry was an essential step on.