Introduction and Objective: Considering the importance of establishing health and safety in school sports- which not only enhances the quality and skills of sports activities but also plays a key role in better protecting students and participants- this study aimed to answer the following question: what intervention factors influence the development of an integrated health and safety system in school sports in Iran?
Methods: This qualitative study analyzed data through three coding levels: open, axial, and selective coding. Interviews were conducted with 18 experts, including physical education and health specialists in sports and education departments and universities, physical education teachers, sports coaches, school administrators, and physicians from the Ministry of Education. In total, 29 codes were extracted from the interviews and categorized into five main themes.
Results: The findings indicated that the key intervention factors include economic factors, environmental factors, managerial factors, communication factors, and political factors.
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that economic, environmental, managerial, communication, and political factors are key intervention components that play a critical role in the function and effectiveness of the health and safety system of school sports in Iran. Therefore, to enhance the safety and health of students’ sports activities, these factors must be addressed in a coordinated and comprehensive manner to ensure the school sports health and safety system operates effectively and sustainably.