Descriptive results of the perceived importance of sport management competencies.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFactors<\/td> X\u0305<\/strong>\u00a0\u00b1\u00a0SD<\/td> Min<\/td> Max<\/td><\/tr> 1. Sport Facility Management<\/td> 6.21 \u00b1 0.67<\/td> 3.57<\/td> 7.00<\/td><\/tr> Implementing a proper plan for preserving equipment<\/td> 6.07 \u00b1 0.91<\/td> 3<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Implementing appropriate means of storing equipment and supplies<\/td> 6.07 \u00b1 0.82<\/td> 4<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Implementing actions to prevent incidents and accidents<\/td> 6.48 \u00b1 0.78<\/td> 3<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Developing actions to prevent misuse of facilities<\/td> 6.06 \u00b1 0.90<\/td> 2<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Developing strategies for minimizing the impact of potential risks<\/td> 6.46 \u00b1 0.72<\/td> 2<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Maintaining and repairing facilities<\/td> 6.04 \u00b1 0.99<\/td> 3<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Conducting routine inspections of facilities and equipment<\/td> 6.31 \u00b1 0.80<\/td> 3<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> 2. Marketing and Financial Management<\/td> 6.11 \u00b1 0.75<\/td> 1.83<\/td> 7.00<\/td><\/tr> Applying accounting principles in the organization and developing a financial plan<\/td> 6.23 \u00b1 0.94<\/td> 1<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Analyzing financial reports for decision making<\/td> 6.00 \u00b1 0.93<\/td> 2<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Preparing and defending a budget proposal<\/td> 6.00 \u00b1 0.92<\/td> 2<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Preparing financial reports<\/td> 5.83 \u00b1 1.09<\/td> 1<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Utilizing sponsorships to support sport activities<\/td> 6.34 \u00b1 0.88<\/td> 1<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Preparing and defending sponsorship proposals<\/td> 6.27 \u00b1 1.00<\/td> 1<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> 3. Strategic Planning Management<\/td> 6.09 \u00b1 0.75<\/td> 4.25<\/td> 7.00<\/td><\/tr> Translating strategies into clear objectives, tactics, and action plans<\/td> 6.11 \u00b1 0.82<\/td> 4<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Using indicators to measure advance of strategies and helping decision making<\/td> 6.07 \u00b1 0.82<\/td> 3<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Managing the implementation and organization of project activities<\/td> 6.08 \u00b1 0.87<\/td> 3<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Managing work teams to effectively achieve the project goals<\/td> 6.13 \u00b1 0.80<\/td> 4<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> 4. Event Management<\/td> 6.11 \u00b1 0.87<\/td> 3.67<\/td> 7.00<\/td><\/tr> Scheduling sport activities (sport competitions, sport clinics, conferences, seminars, etc.)<\/td> 6.24 \u00b1 0.86<\/td> 4<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Conducting an event needs assessment<\/td> 5.87 \u00b1 1.10<\/td> 4<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Coordinating event\u2019s units such as planning, communication, booking, etc.<\/td> 6.22 \u00b1 0.84<\/td> 3<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> 5. Human Resources Management<\/td> 5.73 \u00b1 1.08<\/td> 2.50<\/td> 7.00<\/td><\/tr> Evaluating employee performance based on results<\/td> 5.76 \u00b1 1.15<\/td> 1<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Defining and setting up quality standards for employees<\/td> 5.71 \u00b1 1.12<\/td> 2<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> 6. Research<\/td> 5.88 \u00b1 1.02<\/td> 1.00<\/td> 7.00<\/td><\/tr> Establishing strategic alliances with universities<\/td> 6.06 \u00b1 0.98<\/td> 1<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> Fostering data analysis for research purposes<\/td> 5.71 \u00b1 1.16<\/td> 1<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n