Original Research Article
Year: 2018 | Month: April-June | Volume: 3 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 44-49
Assessing Management Practices of Sport Facilities and Equipment by the Municipality Council
Dube Adiele1, Gundani D. Patrick. Morgan2
1Department of Health Education, Southern Africa Nazarene University, Swaziland
2Department of Sports Science and Coaching, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Corresponding Author: Dube Adiele
ABSTRACT
Objective: The main purpose of this study was to assess the strategies adapted in managing sports facilities and equipment at the Kwekwe city council. Important conditions under discussion were the use of space, facilities and standard equipment that is based on international standards and laws passed in every field of sports federations.
Method: This descriptive survey involved 80 participants who were purposively sampled. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were applied. Survey questionnaires and structured interview were used for data collection. Research reliability was measured by Cronbach's alpha test; α = 0.87 Statistical analysis were done using SPSS v20.0 at p ≤ 0.05.
Results: The study showed that the facilities and equipment are not being properly maintained. There are no enough storage facilities for the movable before and after equipment which results in them being damaged. The study revealed sub-standard management of sports facilities and equipment, irregular inspections and maintenance of the facilities and equipment prior to competitions, thereby exposing participants to dangers of injuries and infections.
Conclusion: Kwekwe city council through the department of community services together with the ministries of sports and local government should appoint an appropriately qualified facilities and equipment manager.
Keywords: Assessment, sports facilities, equipment, Kwekwe city council .