Designing an e-athlete performance data record-keeping system for primary schools in Zimbabwe

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to create a system for recording athlete performance that is especially suited for Zimbabwean primary schools. Primary school athletes' performances are currently being recorded and analyzed, however, this process is not standard and ineffective. The creation of a digital system that would simplify the process of gathering and keeping track of athletes' accomplishments, individual records, and other pertinent data is suggested by this study. The system would guarantee that administrators, instructors, and coaches could efficiently track and evaluate the development of athletes by providing them with accurate and easily available data. Primary schools in Zimbabwe can improve their sports programs by putting this approach into place. By encouraging data-driven training methods, spotting talent, and giving athletes insightful feedback, they can eventually create a culture of excellence in sports at the school. The Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 27 was utilized for descriptive statistical analysis and parametric testing, while NVIVO version 12 was utilized to arrange the qualitative data into themes. The gathered data shows a strong dependence on pen and paper as the major way of obtaining athlete data, with just a tiny proportion using digital technologies. The findings of a one-sample t-test on a variable linked to the accessibility of record-keeping for athletes, coaches, and other authorized professionals in the context of building an e-performance record-keeping framework for Zimbabwean primary schools.