Strengthening institutional capacity through extracurricular activities in schools in the Arab Republic of Egypt

A pilot sample of (35) questionnaires was conducted to test internal consistency, construct validity, and reliability. After confirming the validity of the instrument, (1500) questionnaires were distributed to the study community and all were retrieved, achieving a 100% response rate. The researcher determined the questionnaire’s main axes and items in their preliminary form and submitted them to (5) experts in sports management between October and November (2024) to evaluate their suitability for the study objectives. The researcher then calculated the percentage of agreement among experts on the appropriateness of the axes and statements in achieving the study’s goals.The researcher conducted a study entitled “The Reality of Institutional Capacity in Schools.” The study aimed to identify the reality of institutional capacity in schools. The descriptive survey method was used as it suits the nature of the research. The sample was selected through a stratified purposive method from a population of (12,638) teachers working in educational institutions in several Egyptian governorates (Menoufia, Beheira, Alexandria, Marsa Matrouh, Minya, and Beni Suef). The sample included teachers of Physical Education, Art Education, Music Education, and other related specializations (such as field, library, and radio activities). The sample was classified according to geographical and demographic characteristics (rural–urban, coastal–desert–agricultural, border–