Towards a framework for transforming the administration of sport in Zimbabwean Universities · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Mpofu, Jabulani.

Title

Towards a framework for transforming the administration of sport in Zimbabwean Universities

Abstract

The study sought to establish whether the current Zimbabwean University sports framework can be transformed into a commercialised one as typified in frameworks in other nations. The NCAA frame work of the United States of America was used as the benchmark for a successful international framework. Using the hallmarks of a typical commercialised model, the ZUSA framework was interrogated through qualitative analysis of data obtained from a questionnaire that was targeted at Deans of student affairs (n=12) and sports and recreation directors (n=12) who are involved in the Zimbabwean university sports administration. They were selected using a purposive sample from the 16 universities nationally. Data that was obtained was analysed using the SPSS 22 software, where the job title of the respondents was the (dv) that was cross-tabulated through a linear regressive way against set questions that constituted the (iv). The questions carried variables that ranged from governance, funding of student sports, event management, and the migration towards a commercialised framework. Because this was a mixed-method research, quantitative data was also obtained from a process of interviewing members of the ZUSA presidents' alumni. Three members with the most recent experience spanning a combined twelve years of experience were selected. Their views were analyzed using the NVIVO 14 software where codes ranging from governance, funding and event management also emerged. From the analysis thereof, it was hoped that the suggested framework for the commercialisation of Zimbabwean Student Sports would trigger a new dimension in operationalising ZUSA.

Date

May 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Zimbabwean University sports framework,

Commercialised model,

Supervisor

Dr. Moyo,