Abstract:
Within the context of sports-education integration, the sustainable development of high-level sports teams in universities faces multiple challenges. This study examines the enrollment policies of high-level sports teams in universities, focusing on the strategic interaction among the key stakeholders—sports departments, education departments, and universities—through the construction of an evolutionary game model. The study explores the impact of these enrollment policies on the sustainable development of high-level sports teams in universities. Findings reveal that the value orientation of sports and education departments, along with their preferences for the quality of athletic talent, jointly shape the trajectory of admissions policy evolution. An ideal admissions policy that supports the sustainable development of university high-performance sports teams balances efficiency and equity in admissions processes and integrates requirements for both athletic and academic qualifications in evaluation standards. However, maintaining the stability of such policies requires effective coordination between sports and education departments. Any unilateral deviation risks pushing the policy toward extreme, unsustainable states. Rational decision-making necessitates a nuanced understanding of the unique characteristics of different sports disciplines, avoiding a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Instead, admissions policies should be tailored to the specific needs of each discipline.