THE IMPACT OF THE TUITION FEE INCREASE ON UNIVERSITY SPORT USING CMU HOCKEY AS A CASE STUDY

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Durack, Laura
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2013Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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The main focus of this study was to investigate whether the recent university
tuition fee increase has had an effect on university sport within the UK. The
researcher conducted a qualitative study using Cardiff Metropolitan University
hockey club as a case study. The sample included both male (n=10) and female
(n=10) first year students who were members of the hockey club. Questionnaires
were sent to these participants via email, allowing them to state their opinion on
this recent change. Participants were asked to identify what expenses they had
been required to pay and to provide a rough estimate of the total costs. Once
these were acknowledged, participants were then able to discuss their feelings
towards these costs and how it may have affected them in other areas financially.
Quality of coaching and facilities available were asked to participants, this would
allow a better understanding behind participation rates and willingness to pay
these costs.
The study concluded that participants had a positive view on the club and all
expenses paid. Although there was some dissatisfaction recognised, overall
participants were still willing to pay costs for external and internal benefits. A main
concern which arose from the study was the quality of the Astroturf in comparison
to the standard of hockey played within the university, stating it was not good
enough. This was expressed most by male participants, with female participants
feeling content with the quality but felt the need for two pitches. However, this
could be very expensive for the university. With there being a variety of sports
provided on campus, this could limit the likelihood of finances being available to
develop a new pitch.
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