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Despite the interest in sport and physical activities in Iran, its role in spending the leisure time of various groups in the society is insignificant. Therefore, the aim of this research is to study and identify the patterns of spending the leisure time with emphasize on physical activities and sport at Ilam University. This study is descriptive and a kind of field study. The statistical society includes 3888 individuals from female professors, students, and the staffs of Ilam University, from them 362 ones have been selected through stratified random sampling by using Morgan's table. The data was collected by using a questionnaire whose cronbach's alpha reliability was determined (Ra= 0.89). For data analysis we used descriptive statistical method (the mean, standards deviation and distribution tables), and in inferential statistics (Kruskal-Wallis, ANOVA and LSD test) (p<0 0.05). The findings show that among leisure activities, using mobile in all three groups was the most important activity in leisure time and physical activities and sport were in 7th, 8th and 9th priority among professors, students and staffs. In other words, investigation about relationship between variables indicates that there is a significant difference between income average, age and education level with the rate of sport and leisure time in all three groups. Static actions like using mobile and Chat have a major role in women leisure time, and sport doesn't have a favorable position. Also, the existing difference in the ways of spending leisure time depends on the amount of income, age, marriage, interest, and social differences.

Background. Futsal has attracted many enthusiasts these days due to its special attractiveness as well as the skillful performance of players. Objectives. This research was aimed at analyzing the futsal strategic plan in Sulaymaniyah province and providing management solutions. Methods. The present research is a descriptive-analytical and applied research. The statistical population consisted of professors, managers and experts of the Sulaymaniyah Football Association Board and Coaches and referees, total of 53 people. To determine the research sample, total population sampling was used and the whole society was selected as a sample (N=n). The research instrument was an interview and researcher-made questionnaire, based on exploratory study and rewrite of the basics and similar studies, whose content validity was confirmed by experts and with appropriate reliability (Ra=0.89). For the analysis of data, descriptive statistics, internal and external factors evaluation matrix, SWOT matrix, and TOWS matrix were used. Results. Holding scientific and academic courses for coaches and referees, lack of financial resources for spending on futsal sport, the existence of educational centers and universities in the province, and the lack of sponsors to invest and support futsal clubs were identified, respectively, as the most important strengths, weaknesses, Opportunities and threats. Also based on the internal and external factors matrix, the strategic situation of the futsal in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq, is located in the WO area. Conclusion. SWOT analysis finding shows that weaknesses and opportunities overcome strengths and threats, respectively, so conservative strategies (improving internal weaknesses by exploiting existing opportunities) should be used. Therefore, the strategies to increasing the number and variety of community events and sports festivals, maximum use of available sports space and facilities and organizing regular leagues and domestic and provincial matches have been identified and proposed to remove current condition of futsal in Sulaymaniyah province.