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Course Code VIA2007
Course Title Qualitative Research Project In Sport Management
Credit 4
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum VIA2001 Research Methodology in Sport Management
Requirement(s)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Discuss issues related to Sport Management research.
2. Prepare a research proposal.
3. Conduct a simple research project.
4. Explain research findings intellectually.
Synopsis of Course Contents Building on the foundation course, this course allows the students to conduct their own
research in Sport Management using qualitative approach. The students are expected to be
able to convey the information and data gathered from the research process in a systematic
and concise manner, both orally (through a viva voce-like presentation) and in writing
(through scholarly write-ups).
Main Reference 1. Silverman (2013). Doing Qualitative Research. Sage: London
2. Flick (2006). An Introduction to Qualitative Research. Sage: London
3. Gratton & Jones (2004). Research Methods for Sport Studies. Routledge, London
4. Thomas (2010). Research Methods in PE. Human Kinetics. Champaign.
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Communication Skills (CS1-CS4)
Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills: CT1, CT2, CT3
Team Work Skills: TS1-TS2
Life Long Learning and Information Management: LL1, LL2

Course Code VIA3001
Course Title Sport Facilities and Equipment Management
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Explain the importance of planning, managing and maintaining sports facilities and
equipment.
2. Identify problems and challenges in managing sports facilities and equipment.
3. Apply the knowledge by designing management guidelines and procedures for selected
facilities.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course begins with the history of sport facilities and the beginning of modern sport
facilities in this country. Next is the understanding of planning, dimensional development,
sport facility spacing and allocations for sport facility users. Managers’ roles on how to
manage and implement sport programs will also be reviewed. This course will end by looking
into basic maintenance of sport facilities such as multiple types of playing surfaces and
existing swimming pools.
Main Reference 1. Shields, A. & Wright, M. (2010) ARENA: A planning, design & management guide
2. Geraint, J., & Sheard, R. (2011) STADIA : A design & development guide
3. Fried, G. (2005) Managing Sports Facilities
4. Defence Estate Org. (2012) External sports & recreational facilities
5. Walker, M. L. & Seidler, T. L. (2009) Sports equipment management
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Communication Skills: CS1-CS3
Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills: CT1, CT2, CT3
Professional Ethics and Moral: EM1, EM2