Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Sports Management of Tertiary Institutions of Ilorin Metropolis

  • Ayobami Kazeem Olaoye University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • F. N. Ikwuka University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • V. F. Olubobola University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • S. A. Eloji University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study examined the influence of information and communication technology on sports management of tertiary institutions of Ilorin Metropolis. The research design employed for the study was descriptive design of the survey type. The population of the study comprised all sports personnel and staff in sports units in tertiary institutions in Ilorin metropolis.  103 were selected for the study. The instrument used for the study was a validated researcher structured questionnaire which was tested for reliability using the test-retest method, a reliability co-efficient of 0.72 was obtained. The postulated hypotheses were tested with Chi-square (x2). Three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 significance level. All the hypotheses were rejected. The conclusion was that Computer system, Internet facilities and smart devices significantly influence sports management in tertiary institutions in Ilorin metropolis. It was recommended that ICT gadget such as smart devices should be made available for sports personnel in tertiary institutions in the State.


Keywords: Management, ICT, Internet facilities and smart devices.

Published
2017-09-17
How to Cite
OLAOYE, Ayobami Kazeem et al. Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Sports Management of Tertiary Institutions of Ilorin Metropolis. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 3, n. 2, p. 307-313, sep. 2017. ISSN 3007-1690. Available at: <https://www.kampalajournals.ac.ug/ojs/index.php/niujoss/article/view/29>. Date accessed: 05 apr. 2026.
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Vol 3 No 2 (2017): KIU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 2, September 2017
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