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ABSTRACT People's participation in physical activities is affected by several sociocultural factors. Sports are considered by most people to be a valued and beneficial activity. The present study aims to investigate the level of participation of Tabriz Red Crescent Organization's staff in sport activities. In order to do so, all 145 individuals in the statistical population including all staff members of Tabriz Red Crescent Organization were selected as statistical sample and were asked to respond the researcher-made questionnaire of participation in sports activities. The questionnaires were then coded, scored and finally analyzed using SPSS 21 computer application. The hypotheses were analyzed via Pierson correlation coefficient, independent T and variance analysis. Results revealed that there is a significant relationship between knowledge about sports, social factors, personal perception from sports activity aptitudes and the level of participation of staff in Tabriz Red Crescent Organization. Yet, the study failed to find a significant relationship between sports participation obstacles, and the level of participation. On the other hand, the difference in the level of participation among male and female along with single and married staff was also significant i.e. men had more participation compared to women and singles had a higher participation compared to their married counterparts. Finally, the study did not find any significant relationship between level of education and the level of participation in sports activities. The level of participation of staff in sports activities increases through minimizing participation obstacles, increasing awareness and providing the ground for participation of all staff in sports activities and this improves their mental and physical health.