Title/Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Exercise Physiology,Master of Science (MSc)  degree in Physical and Health Education,Bachelor of Education (BEd Arts) degree in Physical Education. Department/Unit/Section: Recreation Management & Exercise Science Contact Address: c/o RMES, P.O. Box 43844 Post Code 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Tel; +254-02-810901 Ext. 57284 Cell Phone; +254722761379 Email; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Position: Lecturer Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology,Exercise and Sports Biomechanics. Research Interests: Respiratory physiology and athletic performance.Exercise and sports biomechanics. Psycho-physiological aspects of sports. Download Full CV

Publications

• Stella N. Wayong’o, Francis M. Mwangi, Lucy-Joy M. Wachira, & Elijah G. Rintaugu, (2019). Emergency Plans and Safety Regulations During Physical Education Lessons in Private Primary Schools in Kenya.  The Russian Journal of Physical Education and Sport (Pedagogico-Psychological and Medico-Biological Problems of Physical Culture and Sports.) Volume 14 (1): ISSN 2070 -4798
• Elijah G. Rintaugu, Francis M. Mwangi, and Abel L. Toriola (2018). Sources of sports confidence and contextual factors among university athletes. Journal of Physical Education and Sport (JPES), 18(2): 889 – 895. DOI:10.7752/jpes.2018.02132
• Francis Mundia Mwangi (2017). Assessment of Spirometric and Cardio-Respiratory Values of Kenyan Distance Runners. The Russian Journal of Physical Education and Sport (Pedagogico-Psychological and Medico-Biological Problems of Physical Culture and Sports.) Volume 12 (4): 106 – 116. DOI 10/14526/04_2017_272 http://www.journal-science.org/en/article/921.html
• Francis M. Mwangi, Helen N. Muthomi, and Lucy-Joy Wachira (2017). Ability in Disability. Nairobi. Queenex Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 978-9966-075-66-6
• Francis M. Mwangi, Elijah G. Rintaugu (2017). Physical Activity and Health Related Physical Fitness Attributes of Staff Members in a Kenyan Public University, International Journal of Sports Science, Vol. 7 No. 2, 2017, pp. 81-86. doi: 10.5923/j.sports.20170702.09. http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.sports.20170702.09.html
• Francis M. Mwangi, (2017). Pulmonary Physiology of Kenyan Endurance Runners: Saarbrucken: Scholar’s Press. ISBN: 978-3-659-84556-7
• Kamenju, JW., Rintaugu, EG. & Mwangi, FM. (2016). Development of Physical Education and Sports in Kenya in the 21st Century: An Early Appraisal. The Russian Journal of Physical Education and Sport(Pedagogical-Psychological and Medico-Biological Problems of Physical Culture and Sports), Volume 11 No.4: 2016, pp. 129-137. DOI 10.14526/01_1111_165. http://journal-science.org/en/article/698.html
• Lucy-Joy Wachira, Francis M. Mwangi, and Helen N. Muthomi (2016). The Trash Ball. Nairobi. Queenex Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 978-9966-075-16-1
• Helen N. Muthomi, Lucy-Joy Wachira, and Francis M. Mwangi, (2015):David Gets Fit. Nairobi. Queenex Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 978-9966-075-13-0
• Goodwin, Y.,Monyeki, MA.,Boit,MK.,De Ridder,JH.,Toriola, AL.,Mwangi, FM., Wachira, JL.,and Mwihaki,MG.(2014):Profile of the female athlete triad in elite Kenyan endurance athletes and in non-athletes. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume 20(2:2), June 2014, pp.
• Goodwin, Y. Monyeki, MA., Boit,  MK., De Ridder,  JH., Toriola,  AL., Mwangi, FM., and. Wachira, JL. (2014):Association between energy availability and menstrual function in elite Kenyan runners. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume 20(2:1), June 2014, pp. 291-307.
• Foster GE, Koehle MS, Dominelli PB, Mwangi FM, Onywera VO, Boit MK, Tremblay JC, Boit C. and Sheel AW. (2014):Pulmonary mechanics and gas exchange during exercise in Kenyan distance runners.  Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Vol. 46, No. 4, pp. 702–710.  DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000161
• Rintaugu, EG, Mwangi, FM. & Bailasha, NK. (2013):Negotiating constraints to sports participation of university soccer players.  Journal of Education and Practice. Vol. 4(23), 146-153, October, 2013.
• Mwangi, FM., Kamenju, JW. & Rintaugu, EG. (2013):Educational Role of Kenya Teachers Colleges Sports Association. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1(7), 1-10, July, 2013.
• Sheel AW, Foster GE, Koehle MS, Dominelli PB, Mwangi FM, Onywera VO, Boit MK,Tremblay JC and Boit C.(2012):Pulmonary gas exchange and the mechanics of breathing during exercise in Kenyan runners.  Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Annual Meeting, Regina, 2012.  Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism 37:S34, 2012.
• Rintaugu, EG., Mwisukha, JA. & Mundia,  MF. (2011):Alcohol Consumption patterns of Student-Athletes in a Kenyan Public University: International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol. 1, No. 17, pg. 162-167, Nov. 2012.
• Mwangi, FM., Wanderi, PM., Wamukoya, EK.,Onywera, VO. & Gitonga, ER.(2011):Effects of Different Arm Kinematics on Performance in Long Distance Running: International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 33, Issue 6, pg.185-190, June, 2011.
• Mwangi, Francis (2011):The Role of Arms Movement in Long Distance Running Performance: Effects of Different Arm Actions on Performance in Long Distance Running. Saarbrucken: VDM Verlag. ISBN: 978-3-639-32457-0
• Mwangi, FM., Wanderi, PM. & Wamukoya, EK. (2008):Effects of Different Arm Actions on Performance in Long Distance Running: 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport Proceedings. Vol. 1, 32 – 33.

Conference Presentations

• Mwangi, MF., Kidokoro, T., Fuku, N., Bogonko, LF., Boro, LW., Wachira, LJ., and Isika, J. Assessment of Foot Structure and Function in Relation to Selected Health and Performance Related Fitness Attributes among Children and Young Adults: A Comparative Study Between Kenya and Japan. A Concept Paper Presented at the International Colloquium in Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science held on Thursday 8th November 2018 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Mwangi, MF, Rintaugu, EG., Ombiji, V., Wahome, PW., Hussein, IH., & Kimanzi, F. Title: Physical Fitness Appraisal of Kenyan Soccer Players during 2016 Pre-Season Tournament: Presented at the Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, held on 21st – 23rd September, 2016.
• Francis M. Mwangi, Mary Mwihaki, Lucy-Joy Wachira, Edna Thangu and Elijah G. Rintaugu Care and Management of Athletes Medical Issues among East African Universities: Presented at the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sports (ICSEMIS 2016), Santos SP, Brazil, held on 31st August - 4th September, 2016.
• Francis M. Mwangi, Mary Mwihaki, Lucy-Joy Wachira, Isaah Wabuyabo and Vincent Onywera Assessment of Fitness and Training among East African Universities Swimming Athletes: Presented at the 2016 Olympics Games scientific convention, the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sports (ICSEMIS 2016), Santos SP, Brazil, held on 31st August - 4th September, 2016.
• Mwangi, Francis Mundia, Pulmonary Function of Kenyan Elite Distance Runners at Rest and During Sub-Maximal and Maximal Endurance Exercise: Presented at the 27th Kenyatta University Post Graduate Seminar, Nairobi, Kenya, on Dec. 6, 2013.
• Mwangi, FM., Onywera, VO., Boit, M., Foster, GE., Koehle, MS., Tremblay, J., Boit, C. & Sheel, AW., Pulmonary Function of Kenyan Elite Distance Runners at Rest and During Sub-Maximal and Maximal Endurance Exercise: Presented at the 2012 pre-Olympics Games scientific convention, the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport held in Glasgow, United Kingdom, on July 19 – 24, 2012.
• Bukhala, PW., Onywera, VO., Mwangi, FM. & Mwangi, JW., Assessment of Physical Fitness Levels among Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Nairobi County, Kenya: Presented at the 2012 pre-Olympics Games scientific convention, the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport held in Glasgow, United Kingdom, on July 19 – 24, 2012.
• Mwangi FM., Gitonga ER., Ondeng MO., Adalo, J.A.,  Ng’ethe, HW.  & Omondi, JO., The Status of Selected Health Related Physical Fitness Attributes of University Staff In JKUAT, Kenya: Presented at the 17th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. June 6-8, 2010.
• Mwangi, MF. & Kamenju, JW., Educational Role of Kenya Teachers’ College Sports: Presented at the 17th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. June 6-8, 2010.
• Omondi, JO.,  Mwangi FM., Gitonga, ER., Ondeng, MO., Adalo, JA  & Kizito, M., Status of Selected Physical Fitness Attributes and Sexual Wellbeing of Bicycle Taxi (Bodaboda) Operators in Juja, Kenya: Presented at the 17th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. June 6-8, 2010.

Research

• Mwangi, MF, Rintaugu, EG., Ombiji, V., Wahome, PW., Hussein, IH.,& Kimanzi, F. (2015-2016).Title: Physical Fitness Appraisal of Kenyan Soccer Players during 2016 Pre-Season Tournament
• Francis M. Mwangi, Mary Mwihaki, Lucy-Joy Wachira, Edna Thangu and Elijah G. Rintaugu (2014-2015)Care and Management of Athletes Medical Issues among East African Universities
• Francis M. Mwangi, Mary Mwihaki, Lucy-Joy Wachira, Isaah Wabuyabo and Vincent Onywera (2013-2014)Assessment of Fitness and Training among East African Universities Swimming Athletes
• Mwangi, FM., Onywera, VO., Boit, M. & Sheel, AW.(2011-2013):Pulmonary Function of Kenyan Elite Distance Runners at Rest and During Sub-Maximal and Maximal Endurance Exercise, NCST, 4200.
• Bukhala, PW., Onywera, VO., Mwangi, FM. & Mwangi, JW:Assessment of Physical Fitness Levels among Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Nairobi County, Kenya.
• Mwangi, FM., Wanderi, PM. & Wamukoya, EK. (2007-2008):Effects of Different Arm Actions on Performance in Long Distance Running
• Mwangi FM., Gitonga ER., Ondeng MO., Adalo, J.A.,  Ng’ethe, HW.  & Omondi, JO. (2009-2010):Selected Health Related Physical Fitness Attributes of University Staff In JKUAT, Kenya.
• Mwangi FM., Omondi, JO.,  Gitonga, ER., Ondeng, MO., Adalo, JA  & Kizito, M. (2009-2010):Physical Fitness Attributes And Sexual Wellbeing of Bicycle Taxi (Bodaboda) Operators in Juja, Kenya.
• Mwangi, FM., Adalo, JA., Ondeng, MO.,  Kariuki, SG. &  Nganga, N. (2008-2010):Selected Fitness Variables of 2008 Kenyan Junior Athletics Team to Poland.