Education in the 21st century focuses on preparing knowledge workers and lifelong learners who are ready to face rapid, intense, and unpredictable changes. Modern students must possess high-level learning and adaptation skills, flexibility, and the ability to adjust to achieve goals and values. The Faculty of Sports Science at Burapha University recognizes the importance of promoting and developing students’ professional knowledge and abilities (Hard Skills) as well as interpersonal and social skills (Soft Skills) according to 21st-century learning frameworks. Beyond classroom knowledge, practical training through real experiences provides students with crucial knowledge and experience. This project aims to provide technical staff services for international school basketball tournaments while simultaneously offering students opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Through this initiative, students gain hands-on experience in sports event management, develop their technical expertise in basketball officiating, and enhance their professional competencies. The project also serves the university’s mission of providing academic services to external organizations, generating revenue, and building positive organizational reputation in the community.enerating revenue, and building positive organizational reputation in the community.
The project has three main objectives. First, to provide technical staff services for the U11 FOBISIA Basketball Tournament at international schools, ensuring professional management of basketball competitions. Second, to promote learning, skill development, and professional experience for Faculty of Sports Science students through practical work engagement in real tournament settings. Third, to provide academic services to external organizations while generating revenue and enhancing the faculty’s positive public image. These objectives align with the university’s strategy of developing quality graduates who possess both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required in the modern workforce. The project integrates classroom learning with hands-on experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge from basketball officiating courses in professional tournament environments, thereby bridging the gap between academic preparation and career readiness.
The project was implemented through a systematic PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle. In the planning phase, meetings were held with relevant stakeholders to develop operational plans and incorporate feedback from previous experiences. The implementation phase involved project proposal preparation, approval processes, committee appointments, coordination meetings to clarify operational details and assign responsibilities, coordination with relevant parties, and preparation of various aspects of the tournament operations. Students who had completed basketball officiating courses were carefully selected to serve as technical staff members. The project involved two basketball tournament events: the U15 Basketball Tournament on November 1, 2568 BE, and the U11 & U18 Basketball Tournaments on November 29, 2568 BE, both held at Rugby School International, Chonburi Province. Each event day began with early morning departure from Burapha University, arrival at the competition venue by 8:30 AM, operational planning meetings, and technical staff duties from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Students performed various technical roles including timekeeping, scorekeeping, substitution management, and scoresheet administration. Throughout the implementation, monitoring and evaluation were conducted according to established indicators, followed by summary meetings to identify problems, obstacles, and recommendations for future improvements.
The project generated significant impacts across multiple dimensions. For students, they gained valuable learning experiences, developed technical skills, and acquired practical experience from real-world operations. They successfully applied their theoretical knowledge in professional settings, enhancing their career readiness and ability to adapt classroom learning to actual work environments. These experiences can be utilized in their future careers and contribute to their professional development in sports science fields. For the Faculty of Sports Science, the project successfully fulfilled its academic service mission to external organizations, and enhanced the organization’s positive reputation in the public sphere. The collaboration with Rugby School International strengthened the faculty’s network with international schools in the region. The project demonstrated the faculty’s capability to provide professional sports event management services while simultaneously serving as a practical learning platform for students. All assigned staff members successfully completed their duties, ensuring smooth tournament operations and satisfied partner organizations, thereby establishing a foundation for continued collaboration and future service opportunities.
Event Date: November 1 and 29, 2025
Project Leaders: Ms. Sasiprapa Limpakdee and Assistant Professor Dr. Nakin Khamsri, Associate Dean for Academic Service and Alumni Relations
