DR. HELLEN NKATHA MUTHOMI

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Mwangi F.M., Muthomi H.N., Wachira L.J. (2017) Ability in Disability. Queenex Publishers ISBN: 978-9966-075-66-6
2. Wachira L.J., Mwangi F.M., Muthomi H.N. (2016) The Trash Ball. Queenex Publishers ISBN: 978-9966-075-16-1
3. Muthomi H.N., Wachira L.J., Mwangi F.M. (2016) David Gets Fit. Queenex Publishers ISBN: 978-9966-075-13-0
4. Muthomi, N. (2024). Inside/Outside: a nature-themed resource book for embedding emotional literacy: by Harkness, Joe, London and New York, Routledge, 2024, 150pp., $29.95 (paperback), $170 (hardback), ISBN: 978-1-032-36444-5. doi:10.4324/9781003331988. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning,1–2. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2024.2398485
5. Chris North, David Hills, Pat Maher, Jelena Farkić, Vinicius Zeilmann, Sue Waite, Takako Takano, Heather Prince, Kirsti Pedersen Gurholt, Nkatha Muthomi , Daniel Njenga, Te Hurinui Karaka-Clarke, Susan Houge Mackenzie & Graham French (2023) The impact of artificial intelligence on adventure education and outdoor learning: international perspectives. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning , DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2023.2248302
6. Nkatha Muthomi , Lucy-Joy Wachira & Shikuku Willy Ooko (2023) Occurrence of fatalities in mountaineering: The case of Mt. Kenya, Cogent Social Sciences , 9:1, DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2023.2220534
7. Brian Abuto, Nkatha Muthomi & Gitahi Theuri (2023). Efficacy of an eight week soccer training programme on cardiovascular fitness: Case of Strathmore School, Nairobi City County Kenya. International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 10(2): 234-237, Retrieved from https://www.kheljournal.com/archives/2023/vol10issue2/PartD/9-4-68-973.pdf
8. Ndirangu, D., Rintaugu, E., & Muthomi, H. (2022). Participation Constraints of University Student-athletes in Selected Sports in Kenya. Journal of Sports and Physical Education Studies, 2 (2), 13-24. https://doi.org/10.32996/jspes.2022.2.2.2
9. Nkatha Muthomi , Lucy-Joy Wachira, Willy Shikuku Ooko (2022). Training and certification in first responder care among mountaineering practitioners in east Africa. African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 12(2), 129-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2022.02.006
10. JJ Sagaya, EG Rintaugu, HN Muthomi (2022). Age and sponsorship as determinants of motivation orientation of extreme sports participation in Kenya . African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences 28(1), 31-46. https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-ajpherd1_v28_n1_a4
11. Wachira, L.-J., Muthomi, N. , & Ooko, S. (2022). Standards of Practice, Risk Assessment, and Safety Concerns in Outdoor Adventure Programmes in The Afro-Alpine Mountains of East Africa. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 4(3), 98 - 118. https://www.ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/271
12. Anthony N. Karobia, Nkatha Muthomi , Elijah G. Rintaugu (2021). Effect of a Ten Day Outdoor Adventure Education Programme on Team Cohesion: A Case of Participants at Kenya School of Adventure and Leadership. Asian Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 10(2). http://www.ajssh.leena-luna.co.jp/AJSSHPDFs/Vol.10(2)/AJSSH2021(10.2-02).pdf
13. Muamba, J., Muthomi, N. , Muigai, D. (2021). Sources of Stress and Refereeing Experience of Active Kenya Rugby Union Referees. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports 9 (2): 22-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.9n.2p.22
14. Wachira, L., Muthomi, N. , Ooko, S. (2021). Outdoor Adventure Practice in Kenya: Injuries, Illnesses, Non-Medical Concerns, and Evacuation Profiles on Mt. Kenya. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments: Vol. 16 : Iss. 1, Article 3. https://doi.org/10.7771/2327-2937.1137
15. Nkatha Muthomi , Lucy-Joy Wachira, Willy Shikuku Ooko (2021). Knowledge in pre-hospital emergency and risk management among outdoor adventure practitioners in East Africa afro-alpine mountains. African Journal of Emergency Medicine. Volume 11, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 87-92, ISSN 2211-419X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2020.08.006
16. Kamenju J., Andanje M., Rintaugu E., Muthomi H.N. (2016). Kenya Teacher Trainee Athletes’ Awareness of Selected PerformanceEnhancing Substances and Their Effects to Sports Performance. Journal of Physical Education and Sports Management. ISSN 2373-2156 (Print) 2373-2164 (Online). Dec. 2016. Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 23-38. DOI: 10.15640/jpesm.v3n2a2. https://doi.org/10.15640/jpesm.v3n2a2
17. Wanjira J.K., Andanje M., Rintaugu E., Muthomi H.N., Wanderi P.M. (2016) Influence of Sports Disciplines and Demographics of Kenya Colleges Athletes on their Awareness of Doping in Sports. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. ISSN: 2221-0989 Online, ISSN: 2220-8488 Print. VoL.6, Number 3, March 2016
18. Shikuku W.O., Muthomi H.N. & Odhiambo G. (2015) Impact of Outdoor Adventure Education on Kenyan Youth, in Peace Building. World Leisure Journal, ISSN: Online, 2333-4509. ISSN: 1607-8055 Print. VoL. 57, Issue 2, October, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2015.1081270
19. Kinuthia L. N., Mburugu K. G., Muthomi H. N. & Mwihaki M. (2012). Factors Influencing Brand Loyalty in Sportswear among Kenyan University Students, Case of Swimmers. Asian Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (AJSSH). ISSN: 2186-8492 Online, ISSN: 2186-8484 Print. VoL.1, Number 4, November 2012
20. Omotayo O.O. and Muthomi H.N., (2003) Effect of Social Status and Sex on Levels of Aspiration in Motor Performance. Journal for Kenya Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport And Dance. Pg. 15, Vol 1:2
21. Muthomi H.N. (2003) Effects Of Physical Education And Sports Program On Deaf Pupils’ Health-Related Fitness : A Case Of Kaaga School For The Deaf. Journal for Kenya Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance. Pg. 106, Vol 1:1

Conference Papers

1. Brian Abuto, Nkatha Muthomi & Gitahi Theuri (2023). Efficacy of an eight week soccer training programme on cardiovascular fitness: Case of Strathmore School, Nairobi City County. Paper presented at The 5 th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) ; 22 nd to 23 rd , June, 2023, Kenyatta University, Kenya.
2. Muthomi H.N. (2019) Knowledge, Training and Recertification in Emergency Risk Management for Outdoor Adventure Practitioners I. Paper presented at The PHERM Project Dissemination Workshop 19 th January, 2019 held at KWS Mt. Kenya National Park Headquarters, Kenya.
3. Muthomi H.N. (2018) Preparation for Outdoor Adventure Pursuits: Planning for Activities, Safety and Risk Management. Paper presented at The Warren Foundation Safety Awareness Workshop 31 st March, 2018 at Daystar University, Kenya.
4. Kagunda S., Njenga G., Muthomi H.N. , Mugala B. (2016) Adherence for Exercise for Clients in Selected Health Clubs in Nairobi, Kenya. Paper Presented at The 2 nd Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa (PASHDA); 21 st – 23 rd September, 2016, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya Conference, Kenyatta University, Kenya
5. Njenga D., Muthomi H.N. (2016) Carrying disability sports to national prominence: The role of print media in Kenya . Paper Presented at The 2 nd Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa (PASHDA); 21 st – 23 rd September, 2016, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya Conference, Kenyatta University, Kenya
6. Ajowi, C.A., Muthomi, H. & Rintaugu, E. G. (2016) Participation motives and competitive orientations of football players in the Kenyan women premier league. Paper presented at The 2 nd Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa (PASHDA); 21 st – 23 rd September, 2016, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya Conference, Kenyatta University, Kenya .
7. Njenga D., M uthomi H.N., Bukhala P. (2015) Influence of Skill-related Coaching-Efficacy on Special Olympics Volunteer Coaches' Motivation in Nairobi County, Kenya. Paper Presented at The East-African Athletics and Social Sciences International Conference, 29 th June – 1 st July 2015, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
8. Ajowi C.A., Muthomi H. N. and Gitonga E. G. (2014) Predictors of Sports Participation Motives of Kenyan Female University Athletes. Paper Presented at The 7 th Edition Of Federation Of African University Sports Fasu) Pre-Games Scientific Conference, 11-12 th July 2014, University Of Nairobi, Kenya.
9. Shikuku W. O., Muthomi H. N ., Oketch G. O. (2013) Impact of Outdoor Adventure Education on Kenyan Youth, in Peace Building. Paper Presented at the 2 nd Leisure and Recreation Association of South Africa (LARASA) International Congress, Durban, South Africa, 16-19 September, 2013
10. Kamenju, J., Mwisukha, A., Rintaugu, E. G., Muthomi H. N . (2013): Doping Awareness among Teacher Training College Athletes: The Case of Nairobi Zone. Paper Presented at The second international conference of the African Sport Management Association, 7-9 th November 2013, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
11. Muthomi H.N. , Mwangi K.J., and Muniu R.K. (2010) The Impact of an 18-day Mountaineering Course on Kenya Army Cadets’ Fitness Levels. Paper Presented at The 17 th Biennial Conference of the International Society For Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCEPES), 6 th – 8 th June 2010, Nairobi, Kenya.
12. Mwihaki M., Muthomi H.N. , Kinuthia L., (2010) Determinants of Swimming Participation between Boys and Girls in Secondary Schools: A case of Nairobi, Kenya. Paper Presented at The 17 th Biennial Conference of the International Society For Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCEPES), 6 th – 8 th June 2010, Nairobi, Kenya.
13. Muthomi H.N., Muniu R.K. and Mwangi K.J. (2008) The Potency of an 18-day Outdoor Education Program on Kenyan Armed Forces Cadets’ Life Effectiveness Qualities. Paper Presented at The Third Egerton University Annual Conference on Harnessing Scientific Knowledge for National Development. 16 th – 19 th September, 2008 . Egerton University, Kenya.
14. Muthomi H.N., Wachira .J.M. (2008) Outdoor Education Programming: Experiential Learning, Facilitation and Instructor Effects. Paper Presented at the 3 rd Egerton University Annual Conference on Harnessing Scientific Knowledge for National Development. 16 th – 19 th September, 2008. Egerton University, Kenya.
15. Mwihaki G. M., Njororai W. W., Wanderi P. M. and Muthomi H. N. ,. (2008) Role of Significant Others in Swimming Participation . Paper Presented at the 5 th All-African Games Pre-Games Scientific Conference. 3 rd – 5 th July, 2008. Makerere University, Uganda.
16. Muthomi H. N., Njororai W. W. and Wanderi P. M. (2008) Effects of Outdoor Education Program On Social Competence And Team Building Skills Of Staff Trainees In Kenyan Corporate Settings . Paper Presented at the 5 th All-African Games Pre-Games Scientific Conference. 3 rd – 5 th July, 2008. Makerere University, Uganda.
17. Muthomi H.N., Muniu, R.K. and Mwangi (2005) Effects of Mountaineering Program on Army Cadets Stress Levels ( Book of abstract for 6 th Biennial conference of Africa Association For Health Physical Education Recreation Sport And Dance-2006, Kenyatta University, Kenya.