Análise do processo de gestão estrutural e funcional do Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

Abstract

The present research aims to analyse the management process of the structural and functional aspects of the Eduardo Mondlane University Gymnasium Pavilion. This sports facility, under the responsibility of the School of Sports Science, is currently facing challenges regarding its functionality, which hampers effective service to its various users. Issues related to the roofing, flooring, plumbing system, changing rooms, and resource allocation have been identified as consequences of inadequate management, which presents several maintenance challenges. The administrative management of the pavilion, integrated with the School, generates conflicts in prioritising between academic activities and the management of the sports facility. To conduct this research, interviews, observations, and questionnaires were administered to the facility's managers, as well as to various users, primarily focusing on students, faculty, coaches, and athletes who train or participate in competitions held at this facility. The data collected revealed deficiencies in the flooring, supporting materials, roofing, signage, water supply system, and management of the usable play area. Furthermore, there was a noticeable lack of budgeting for maintenance, safety, and emergency plans. The conclusion of the research allowed for the identification of the main deficiencies in the management process of the Eduardo Mondlane University Gymnasium Pavilion, both in structural and functional aspects. Based on the results, several management actions have been proposed as recommendations, and these actions include strategic planning, maintenance measures, and emergency and safety protocols, aimed at ensuring a higher quality and more efficient management of the pavilion