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Key Considerations in the Development of a University High Performance Training Centre Business Framework
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2021
Pages:
17-28
Received:
16 March 2021
Accepted:
27 March 2021
Published:
7 April 2021
Abstract: Universities and colleges are under increased pressure to be self- sustainable and to rely less on government funding and generate more third-stream revenues. In sport, university High Performance Training Centres (HPTCs) are seen as key strategic assets to the university, but generally do not receive continuous direct funding from the universities and need to be self- sustainable in its own right. These centres support university sport in general but are also commercial entities that serve all target markets, including professional and recreational sport and fitness. The onus is on these HPTCs to be sustainable and even profitable, following normal business practices like sales and marketing and client service, with retained earnings being used for capital improvements and additions, as well as general operational expenses of the centres. Recently, university HPTCs across South and Southern Africa (and internationally) are on the increase, but there seems to be a lack in the consistency of business framework principles implemented by the different universities and colleges. The aim of this research is to develop and propose a standardised business framework specific to university HPTCs, which can be implemented to enhance the overall likelihood of sustainability and even profitability of the HPTCs, and also ensure that these HPTCs are less reliant on continuous university funding. The framework will align with specific micro, macro and meso level policy factors that have to be considered in the development of a university-specific business framework. The study proposes several Key Success Factors (KSF) to be considered in the development of the business framework. To reach the aim, various business practices and frameworks from university HPTCs were compared to non-university HPTCs, consisting of commercial and government- supported centres. In conclusion, a generic business framework is proposed, specific to the university and college sport environments.
Abstract: Universities and colleges are under increased pressure to be self- sustainable and to rely less on government funding and generate more third-stream revenues. In sport, university High Performance Training Centres (HPTCs) are seen as key strategic assets to the university, but generally do not receive continuous direct funding from the universities...
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Utilization of Audio-visual Aids in the Teaching of Sports Concepts for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Aribamikan Collins Gboyega
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2021
Pages:
29-34
Received:
18 February 2021
Accepted:
27 March 2021
Published:
16 April 2021
Abstract: This paper looked at audio-visual aids in the teaching of sport concepts for sustainable development in Nigeria. The study sought to find out whether department, levels of study, ages of students and genders influence the utilization of audio-visual aids in the day-today teaching of sport concepts and skills, thereby enabling sustainable development in Nigeria. The researcher observed that audio-visual equipment were not available for teaching concepts and skills such as hurdles, throws, games and so on. This posed challenges to sustainable and effective learning. A total of one hundred and fifty respondents were sampled for the study using purposive sampling technique. The respondents were drawn from Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education within the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Nigeria. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire. Hypotheses were formulated and tested using inferential statistics of ANOVA and t-test at 0.05 level of confidence. It was found that department influenced application of hearing and visual-aids in learning of sport skills while levels of study, age and gender did not. It was therefore recommended that Departments of Human Kinetics and Health Education should revolutionize teaching and practical classes using materials for sight and hearing aids by updating classroom facilities in the department in form of ICT by making provisions for interactive television, computers, internet and public address system that will enhance retention of concepts in the learners thereby ensuring sustainable development.
Abstract: This paper looked at audio-visual aids in the teaching of sport concepts for sustainable development in Nigeria. The study sought to find out whether department, levels of study, ages of students and genders influence the utilization of audio-visual aids in the day-today teaching of sport concepts and skills, thereby enabling sustainable developmen...
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Setting up the Socialization Solutions for Development of Futsal in Vietnam
Truong Hoai Trung,
Ngo Van Hy,
Le Quy Phuong
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2021
Pages:
35-40
Received:
21 March 2021
Accepted:
6 April 2021
Published:
16 April 2021
Abstract: In the current trend, the integration process in the economic fields, literature socialization with other countries in the world has been developing strongly. Vietnam's social management has shifted from a central planning mechanism to a market mechanism. The implementation of the policy of socialization in the areas of interest to implement, including sports. Through the development of sport socialization will create conditions for it to develop stronger and more diversified towards service business. Building and developing social and professional organizations in sports will attract a large number of the masses to participate, thereby promoting the resources and creativity of the people in sport development. This researchis conducted with the aim of developing futsal in Vietnam, which is really professional and is the basis for the planning of futsalmanagement in the futsal clubs and training centers on the whole is better in the future. Based on the results of the research on the status of socialization by quantitative and qualitative research methods, we have suggested six groups of solutions consist of Innovation, Capacity Building and Management Effectiveness on; Strengthen the Propagation, Education and Awareness of Development in The professional Environment; Promote the Application of Science and Technology and Sports Medicine in the Training and Organization of Futsal Competitions; Evaluation Results of the Feasibility and Importance of Each Solution in the Solution Group: Step by Step Expand the Futsal Market; Enhance and Improve the Efficiency of Capital Management of Futsal; Develop the Relationship Between the Club and Partners Involved in Futsal. They have been proposed to contribute to improving the socialization of futsal in Vietnam.
Abstract: In the current trend, the integration process in the economic fields, literature socialization with other countries in the world has been developing strongly. Vietnam's social management has shifted from a central planning mechanism to a market mechanism. The implementation of the policy of socialization in the areas of interest to implement, inclu...
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