Dr. Francis Mundia Mwangi
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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. |
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.
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