A Survey of Academic Service Needs for Exercise and Sport Science of the Faculty of Sports Science, Burapha University

Abstract

The objectives of the survey of academic service needs for exercise and sport science of the Faculty of Sports Science, Burapha University were to: 1) study the needs for academic services of the Faculty of Sports Science and 2) study the guidelines for the development of academic services of the Faculty of Sports Science. The population in this research included 35,020 students in Burapha University in all 3 campuses, i.e. 31,842 from Bangsaen Campus, 1,435 students from Sakaeo Campus, and 1,736 from Chanthaburi Campus. The sample group in this research were 387 students from the 3 campuses of Burapha University determined by Crazy and Morgan's ready-made tables. The research tools were the needs questionnaire and the structured interview form. The statistics used to analyze the data were mean, standard deviation, and Priority Needs Index (PNI_modified)

The results of the research showed that: 1) the assessment and prioritization of the necessity of receiving academic services in exercise science and sports of the Faculty of Sports Science Burapha University was on the needs in the process particularly on consultation service, and information service center. The second need was on organizing academic service projects to develop professional experiences for students. The third need was on the facilities and the last fourth and fifth important needs were on the application of knowledge with guidelines for the development and promotion of academic services respectively. 2) The guidelines for the development included the student service process, consulting services, information resources, and management of academic service projects to develop professional experiences for students.