Sports Community Research Survey

This empirical research survey is conducted by Martim Ferreira Galamba as part of Challenge 2 (Semester 1, Block 2) within the HBO-ICT program at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven.

The primary objective of this study is to analyze sports participation patterns, communication friction, and logistical barriers among higher education students in Eindhoven. The insights gathered will directly inform the software requirements, user experience architecture, and relational database prototyping for UniSport, a student-centric platform designed to facilitate spontaneous match creation, club coordination, and local athletic networking.

Lead Researcher

Martim Ferreira Galamba

Fontys ICT Student

Academic Curriculum

Semester 1 • Block 2

Challenge 2: Sports Community

Institution

Fontys School of ICT

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Duration & Format

~2 to 3 minutes

3 Structured Sections

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Informed Consent & Academic Research Terms

Please review the research conditions before proceeding to the survey questions.

By taking part in this survey, you acknowledge and agree that:

Anonymity: No personally identifiable information (names, student numbers, email addresses, IP addresses) is collected or stored.
Academic Purpose: Data is strictly used for user persona definition, functional requirements mapping, and database architecture testing in the context of Fontys ICT Block 2.
Voluntary Nature: Your participation is completely voluntary. You are free to withdraw or discontinue at any time without penalty.

I have read, understood, and agree to the academic terms of consent.

Section 1 of 3

General Background & Sports Habits

Tell us about your student status and current physical activity in Eindhoven.

1. Are you currently a student living or studying in the Eindhoven area?

Yes, active student (Fontys / TU/e)

No / Other

2. On average, how frequently do you practice sports or exercise per week?

Rarely / Never

< 1 time per month

1 – 2 times / week

Casual activity

3 – 4 times / week

Regular training

5+ times / week

Daily athlete

3. Which sports or physical activities do you engage in or enjoy most? Select all that apply

Running / Jogging

Football / Soccer

Tennis / Padel

Cycling

Gym & Fitness

Basketball

Swimming

Climbing / Bouldering

Volleyball

Badminton

Yoga / Pilates

Other activity

Section 2 of 3

Pain Points & Logistical Obstacles

Understanding friction points when attempting to organize or join sports with other students.

4. Have you ever skipped exercising or sports because you didn't have anyone to go with or play against?

Frequently

Regular barrier

Sometimes

A few times a month

Rarely

Occasional

Never

Independent / Fixed team

5. What are the primary obstacles you face when organizing or joining sports with students? Select all that apply

Skill Level Differences

Finding peers at a similar competitive or casual standard

Timetable & Schedule Clashes

Aligning free hours around academic lectures and project work

Facility & Court Booking

Finding available, affordable sports grounds in Eindhoven

Disorganized Group Chats

Cluttered WhatsApp or Discord threads where plans dissolve

Solo Motivation Deficit

Lower consistency and motivation when exercising alone

Small Local Sports Network

First-year or international student without an established group

Section 3 of 3

Platform Feature Prioritization

Rate the relevance of proposed UniSport functionalities for your student life.

6. Rapid Match Creation & Invitations (< 30 seconds)

How important is the ability to instantly broadcast a match (e.g. "Need 1 player for tennis in 45 mins") to students nearby?

Not Important Essential

7. Interactive Eindhoven Sports Map & Sport Radius Feed

How interested are you in filtering activities around campus (Rachelsmolen, TU/e) or districts (Strijp-S, Center)?

Not Interested Very Interested

8. What other features would make UniSport most valuable for you? (Optional)

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Submission Reference

#UNISPORT-0000

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