Redesigning governance through digitalization: a systematic review of physical and sports education systems

This systematic review examines how digital technologies are transforming governance in physical and sport education, with particular attention to decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and policy implementation. Addressing a critical research gap, the study develops an integrated conceptual framework to support the transition from traditional governance models to data-driven systems. A PRISMA-based search was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, identifying 38 peer-reviewed studies published between 2022 and 2024. Studies were selected according to predefined inclusion criteria and assessed for methodological quality.The findings indicate that tools such as artificial intelligence, e-learning platforms, and data analytics enhance transparency, inclusivity, and evidence-based governance. Nevertheless, significant challenges remain, including digital literacy gaps, infrastructure disparities, and concerns over data security and privacy. By synthesizing emerging trends, the review offers targeted policy recommendations and practical strategies for building governance models that are resilient, adaptive, and context-sensitive.The study contributes original insights by bridging conceptual theory with applied practice, extending existing governance frameworks through the lenses of stakeholder and neo institutional theory. It highlights the potential of digitalization to create a governance paradigm that is inclusive, flexible, and ethically grounded.