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Background and Aims: Rugby has gained increasing attention in secondary schools across China; however, in Shandong Province, its development is constrained by inconsistent management practices, limited resources, and the absence of structured operational guidelines. Strengthening club management is essential for ensuring sustainable growth, student participation, and sport quality. This study aimed to develop comprehensive management guidelines to promote rugby clubs in secondary schools in Shandong Province, based on established management theories. Methodology: A mixed-methods design was adopted. Quantitative data were collected from 256 respondents—81 teachers and 175 students—from ten secondary-school rugby clubs through a validated questionnaire (IOC = 0.89). Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with five experts and a focus group discussion with seven specialists, followed by final verification using the connoisseurship technique. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: The current management situation was rated high in planning, organizing, and leading, but moderate in controlling. Based on the findings, 34 management guidelines were developed: 9 for planning, 9 for organizing, 9 for leading, and 7 for controlling. Experts confirmed that the guidelines are feasible, relevant, and suitable for strengthening rugby club operations in secondary schools. Conclusion: The finalized guidelines provide a clear, evidence-based framework to support the sustainable development of rugby clubs in Shandong Province. These guidelines can also serve as a model for other regions seeking to improve school-sport program management.
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Related topics: Sports, Gender, and Society · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Sport Psychology and Performance
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Kunfeng Li · Phattaraphon Mahakhan · Preecha Punpeng · Bangkokthonburi University
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