Dr. Benson Ndungu Gathoni

Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science

PhD — University of Nairobi (2022)

Research Interests

Online Sports Betting Effects on Student-Athletes

Mental Wellness through Martial Arts Training

Recreation's Environmental Impact on National Parks

Physical Education Pedagogy for Learners with Disabilities

Coach Burnout in Kenyan Universities

Research & Publication Areas

Dr. Gathoni has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on sports participation, mental wellness, environmental impacts of recreation, and the effects of online betting on student athletes. His key areas of published research include:

University student-athlete employability through team sports
Taekwondo training and mental wellness among security officers
"Online Betting in Kenyan Universities" — doctoral research
Environmental impacts of recreation activities in national parks
Physical education instruction for learners with disabilities

Ongoing & Unpublished Research

Late-night online sports betting and its effects on sleep patterns among university students
Burnout consequences among coaching staff and physical education faculty in Kenyan public universities

Academic Profile

Full CV available for download via the Kenyatta University faculty profile page.