Developing and Equipping Schools Sports Facilities: An Eight-Stage Model of Public-Private Partnership

Abstract

This article presents an eight-stage model emphasizing the role of government policies and physical education teachers aimed at developing and equipping school sports facilities through joint public and private sector investment. The model is introduced in four sections: government policies, teacher participation, private sector participation, and teacher evaluators, each detailing strategies in sequence. The three strategies presented in the government policy section are Legislative and Policy Frameworks, Public-Private Partnership Unit, and Formation of Research Teams, which focus respectively on legislation, establishing an organizational unit, and forming research teams. Strategies four, five, and six in the teacher participation section include Incentive Programs, Sports Facility Summits, and Harnessing social media, emphasizing promoting investment opportunities through advertising. The private sector participation section is addressed with the strategy of organizing auctions and tenders. Finally, the teacher evaluators section includes the strategy of a Project Reporting System. Implementing this eight-stage model can lead to the signing of joint contracts between the private and public sectors for developing and equipping school sports facilities, thus enabling students and teachers to engage in sports activities and attend classes in better-equipped and improved environments. This research paper also explores the critical role of teachers in facilitating public-private partnerships (PPPs) to enhance school sports facilities. The study examines how teachers can effectively engage with private entities and public bodies to secure investments and resources, creating a sustainable model for improving sports infrastructure in schools. By analyzing successful case studies and providing practical recommendations, this paper aims to demonstrate the potential of PPPs as a strategic approach to upgrading school sports facilities, ultimately contributing to the overall development of students and the promotion of physical education.