University of Isfahan Archives in Sport Management and Leadership 2981-0523 4 1 2026 05 01 Phenomenology and Sports Management: Explaining the Phenomenological Approach with an Emphasis on Studying Risk-Taking Among Mountaineers 76 93 30248 10.22108/asml.2026.147881.1128 EN Rasool Norouzi Seyed Hossini Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran Shahram Nazari Department of Physical Education Instruction, Farhangian University, Shahid Chamran Campus, Tehran, Iran. Parastoo Abrishami Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Humanities, University of Eyvanekey, Eyvanekey, Semnan, Iran. Journal Article 2025 12 23 Phenomenology, derived from the Greek words phainomenon (“that which appears”) and logos (“the study or revelation of meaning”), is a philosophical and qualitative research approach concerned with understanding lived experience as it is subjectively perceived. Rooted in the foundational work of Edmund Husserl and later developed by philosophers such as Martin Heidegger, phenomenology seeks to explore phenomena as they are experienced prior to interpretation or theoretical explanation. Central concepts include the lifeworld, lived experience, intentionality, temporality, and the bracketing of researchers’ assumptions in order to access authentic meaning. In the field of sports management, phenomenology has gained prominence as a valuable method for examining human experiences related to embodiment, judgment, leadership, and complex social dynamics within sporting environments. By privileging first-person narratives, this approach enables athletes, coaches, and sport managers to articulate their experiences with minimal distortion. Consequently, phenomenological research enhances the depth, richness, and credibility of findings. When applied to mountaineering, it offers nuanced insights into risk perception and decision-making, informing effective management practices and policy development in high-risk sport contexts. https://asml.ui.ac.ir/article_30248_2076efeb2775eebbdbf78df7f055797a.pdf