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Research Project in Sports Management and Recreation

Course Description: This course aims to equip students with the scientific and professional knowledge and skills necessary to prepare an applied research project in the field of sports management and recreation. The course focuses on utilizing scientific research skills and methodologies to study issues and problems related to sports and recreation organizations, analyze them scientifically, and propose appropriate solutions. The course includes training students on defining a research problem, formulating a project title, preparing a research proposal, collecting data in the field, analyzing and discussing results, and finally presenting an integrated research project on a topic in sports management or recreation. The course also contributes to preparing students to face the actual work environment within clubs, sports bodies, recreation centers, and related institutions.

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: SPOR411

Objectives of the course :

Equipping students with the scientific and professional competencies necessary to study sports administration and recreation issues and problems.
Training the student in the practical application of scientific research skills and methodologies.
Introducing the student to the fundamental components of scientific research, such as the problem, objectives, questions, methodology, tools, results, and recommendations.
Training the student to study and scientifically address problems related to sports management and recreation.
Enable the student to carry out a field project using their acquired knowledge from previous theoretical courses.
Developing the student's ability to prepare a suitable research proposal in one of the topics of sports management or recreation.
Training the student to collect, analyze, and interpret data in light of the research problem.
Equip the student with the skill of presenting and discussing research results in front of the supervisor or scientific committee.
Qualifying the student to present an integrated research project addressing a real issue or problem in the sports or recreational field.
Preparing students to work in the environment of clubs, institutions, and sports organizations from a scientific research perspective.

Course outputs :

First: Knowledge and understanding:
The student explains the fundamental principles and theories in sports and recreation management and links them to real-world phenomena and problems in the sports and recreation work environment.
The student reviews various scientific methods for field research and identifies the most suitable ones for collecting and analyzing data in the fields of sports management, event organization, and recreation.
The student analyzes the data and information collected from case studies or field research in sports management and recreation, drawing objective conclusions from it.
The student explains the scientific strategies and methods used to identify and analyze contemporary needs and problems in the sports and recreation management sector, such as finance, marketing, facility management, and program and event organization.
II: Skills:
The student applies management and strategic planning principles in preparing a sports or recreational research project, from setting goals to allocating resources.
The student assesses the effectiveness of sports and recreational programs and projects using key performance indicators and appropriate evaluation tools.
The student implements an operational plan for a sports or recreational program or event, considering administrative, financial, organizational, and marketing aspects.
The student utilizes digital technologies and modern project management tools to organize tasks, facilitate communication, and provide solutions for sports and recreation management problems.
The student prepares a structured research report that includes the problem of the study, the theoretical framework, the research methodology, data collection tools, results analysis, and recommendations.
III: Values, autonomy and responsibility:
The student is committed to integrity, values, and professional ethics when dealing with research issues and problems in the field of sports management and recreation.
The student practices professional tasks and research activities in sports and recreation management effectively, independently, and responsibly.
The student collaborates effectively within a team to complete a research project in sports management or recreation, demonstrating leadership ability and shared responsibility.
The student adheres to the ethics of scientific research, particularly scientific integrity, respect for participants, data confidentiality, and accurate presentation of results.

Additional information:

The course focuses on the applied aspect of scientific research in sports and recreation management. Students will transition from studying theoretical concepts to applying them in a field research project that addresses a real-world problem within the sports or recreation environment. This includes selecting a research problem, preparing a proposal, reviewing literature, designing research tools, collecting data, analyzing results, and finally presenting and discussing the project.
The course also provides students with the opportunity to deal with issues and problems related to sports clubs, sports bodies and institutions, recreation centers, sports event programs, facility management, sports marketing, customer satisfaction, and the quality of sports and recreational services.
The course enhances a student's ability to think scientifically, make data-driven decisions, and analyze management and organizational problems in the sports field, making them better prepared for the demands of the job market.
Fields of course application
The course content can be applied in:

Sports clubs.

Sports Federations and Bodies.

Recreation and community activity centers.

Sports Events and Tournaments Departments.

Fitness and physical health centers.

Government and private sports institutions.

Sports Marketing and Investment Programs.

Sports Facility and Venue Management.

Projects to measure beneficiary satisfaction and the quality of sports and recreational services.

Field studies related to sports management and recreation problems.

Importance of the course
The importance of the course stems from its connection between scientific research and the reality of work in sports management and recreation. It helps students understand and analyze field problems in a scientific manner, rather than dealing with them descriptively or randomly.
The course also contributes to preparing a student capable of implementing an integrated research project, using research tools, analyzing data, and presenting results and recommendations that can benefit sports and recreational clubs and institutions in improving performance and decision-making.
Target audience of the course
This course benefits sport science and physical activity students, especially those who wish to work in the future in fields such as sports management, club management, event organization, sports recreation, sports marketing, facility management, and the development of sports and recreational programs and services within sports institutions and organizations.

Last updated: 2026-05-10