Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Safety Management Practices of High School Sports Facilities

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Jaffry Zakaria1*, Nur Ikhwan Mohamad1 , Nor Azlina Hasbullah2 and Norazam Mat Isa3

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ABSTRACT: Sports facilities that are not being handled properly based on the efficient and effective safety management practices could cause injuries and hazards. However, there is still no clear direction initiated by the authorities in regards to sports facilities services in ensuring users safety. Therefore, this study is aimed to identify the high schools’ sport facilities safety management practices in the state of Perak, Malaysia. This research was done based on observation through sports and recreation risks management survey. Research samples consisted of Physical Education and Sports Science teachers in the state of Perak. From this research several factor influencing sports facilities management in schools were identified. Through this research, the schools administrators were facilitated in managing sports facilities in schools efficiently and systematically according to safety practices that have been outlined. Hence, the safety and effectiveness of sports activities in schools could be assured.

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