Thesis Abstract

Abstract
Football academies play a crucial role in nurturing young talents and providing them with opportunities to develop their skills to a professional level. The evaluation of a football academy building, particularly in the context of Federal Polytechnic Oko campus, is essential for assessing its impact on the overall development of aspiring footballers. This study aims to analyze the facilities, training programs, coaching staff, and overall environment of the football academy at Federal Polytechnic Oko campus to determine its effectiveness in producing top-quality players. The research will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews with key stakeholders such as coaches, players, and administrators, along with quantitative analysis of performance data and facility utilization. By examining the perspectives of those directly involved in the football academy, we can gain valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the program and identify areas for improvement. The study will also focus on the impact of the football academy on the academic performance and overall well-being of the student-athletes. By understanding how participation in the academy influences other aspects of their lives, we can assess the holistic benefits of the program beyond just football development. This will involve surveying students, teachers, and parents to gather diverse perspectives on the academy's role within the campus community. Furthermore, the research will explore the challenges faced by the football academy, including issues related to funding, infrastructure, and support from the university administration. By identifying these obstacles, we can propose recommendations for overcoming them and enhancing the academy's sustainability and long-term success. Overall, this evaluation of the football academy building at Federal Polytechnic Oko campus will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the program in developing young football talents. By analyzing the various components of the academy and its impact on student-athletes, we can offer recommendations for improvement and contribute to the ongoing development of sports education within the campus.

Thesis Overview

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1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

        The Academy of football or just The academy is a nickname of English football club westham United. The pays homage to the success of the club in coaching talented younger players. The title, originally attributed to the club by the club and is displayed in several prominent place around the stadium such as being printed beside the club crest on the artificial surface surround the pitch at upton park.

        The original tribute intended to reference the entire culture of the club, in much the same way as the Liverpool “boot boot” it was not solely reserved for the education of young players, but also for the development of a modern approach to football from the root up as inspired by the success of the Hungarian national term featuring fence puskas that had humiliated England 6-3 and the great real Madrid side cup of the lates 1950s that dominated European cup.

1.2   STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

•             Due to the complaint from both staffs and students regarding to football academy there is need to build football academy building.

•             To determine proper location for easily accesses.

•             To provide adequate space that will accommodate both staffs, football and some necessary facilities.

1.3   AIM AND OBJECTIVES

i.   To determine a suitable location for football academy building.

ii.   To design the football academy building.

iii. To establish comfortable spaces in Federal Polytechnic football academy building.

1.4   SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The findings of the study will significantly contribute to the design for football academy building in Federal Polytechnic Oko.

The study will also provide a suitable location for the football academy building, for easy access for student and staffs.

1.5   SCOPE OF THE STUDY

•             This study is made to evaluate the location, design and space of football academy in federal polytechnic oko.It covered only football academy in Federal Polytechnic Oko not at Atani campus.

1.6   LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The following limitations are inherent in the study

1.     They were no register to access.

2.     There were no much interesting students so; they find it difficult to accept the questionnaire from the researcher.