Facility Planning, Construction & Supervision

1. Define the concept of sports facility and its various types.
2. Explain the importance of sports facilities in physical education.
3. Outline the steps and stages involved in facility construction.
4. Describe common sports facilities and their maintenance needs.
5. Explain the principles and methods of supervising sports facilities.
6. Discuss the challenges of sports facility management.
7. State the needs for facility maintenance and management.

13 weeks, about 38 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Concept of Facility · 2 hours

     Read the definition of facility.. Identify examples of facilities in different fields such as sports marketing, production industries, educational institutions, and the entertainment industry.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to test understanding of the concept of facility..

   • Unit 2: Sports Facility · 2 hours

     Define the term sports facility.. Examine images of various sports facilities.. Understand the role of sports facilities in sports management culture.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to reinforce understanding..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Types of Sports Facilities · 3 hours

     Describe athletics track characteristics.. List different court games and identify court surfaces.. Describe swimming pool dimensions and features.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to check comprehension..

3. Week 3Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Physical Education · 2 hours

     Define physical education and its objectives.. Explain the importance of physical activity for health and fitness.. Understand the role of sports facilities in promoting physical education.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to assess learning..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 2: The Place of Facilities in Physical Education · 2 hours

     List the importance of sports facilities to physical education.. Understand how sports facilities promote academic performance, motivate learners and teachers, and improve sports performance.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to reinforce understanding..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Problems of Sport Facilities · 3 hours

     Identify factors that create challenges for facility provision.. Explain challenges arising from poorly constructed facilities.. Understand the impact of inadequate funding, unsafe facilities, and failure to plan for maintenance.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to test comprehension..

6. Week 6Module 3:

   • Unit 1: The Considerations for Planning Facilities · 3 hours

     Describe considerations for site location, needs of the disabled, and population growth.. Explain legal considerations for health and safety.. Understand the importance of climatic conditions and universal design.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to assess learning..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 2: The Principles of Planning · 3 hours

     Identify principles involved in the facility planning process.. Explain key principles of planning, including funding, joint provision, design, and management.. Understand the importance of a facility-specific needs assessment.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to reinforce understanding..

8. Week 8Module 4:

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Construction of Facilities · 3 hours

     List stakeholders in the construction industry.. Explain the roles of stakeholders, including project managers, architects, engineers, and facility managers.. Understand the responsibilities and qualities of an outstanding facility manager.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to test comprehension..

9. Week 9Module 4:

   • Unit 2: Stages of Construction · 3 hours

     State the stages of construction, including pre-construction, designing, tendering, construction, commissioning, and reporting.. Describe the activities involved in each stage.. Understand the importance of each stage in the construction process.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to assess learning..

10. Week 10Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Considerations in Construction · 3 hours

      Explain factors to consider when constructing facilities, including affordability, fit for purpose, health and safety, environmental sustainability, and location and access.. Understand the importance of each factor in maximizing facility use and operating efficiently.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to reinforce understanding..

11. Week 11Module 5:

    • Unit 1: Types of Facility Maintenance · 3 hours

      State the types of facility maintenance, including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.. Mention the challenges of maintenance, such as lack of experience, manpower, improper design, and inadequate enforcement.. Understand the importance of maintenance in sustaining facility quality and prolonging life expectancy.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to test comprehension..

12. Week 12Module 5:

    • Unit 2: The Need for Facility Maintenance · 3 hours

      Explain the need for facility maintenance and itemize the duties of a maintenance unit in an organization.. Understand the importance of maintenance in protecting investments, controlling costs, increasing lifespan, and reducing safety problems.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to assess learning..

13. Week 13Module 5:

    • Unit 3: Stages of Facility Maintenance · 3 hours

      State the stages of facility maintenance and explain the need for a facility maintenance policy.. Understand the functional areas of maintenance management, including budgeting, initiating, planning, scheduling, executing, and reporting.. Attempt self-assessment exercises to reinforce understanding..