Dr. Jane Wairimu Mwangi

Research Interests

Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Mwaloma IG, Goodwin Y, Mwangi JW (2024). Link between Basketball Officiating Expertise Level and the Referees' Performance during Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League PlayOffs 2022-2023 Season. International Journals of Academics & Research (IJARKE), ISSN: 2617-703X. DOI: 10.32898/ihssj.02/7.2article01
2. Byegon KJ, Mwangi J, Waiganjo BL (2023). To Examine the Influence of Motto Driven-Soccer for Peace in Developing Cohesion Among Different Communities Living Along the Border of Bomet and Narok Counties in Kenya. IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education, 5(1).
3. Mwangi J, Thangu E, Masila S, Kavua M (2021). Social Inclusion Impact among Learners with Intellectual Disability Participating in Unified Schools' Programmes in Kenya. Journal of Kenya National Commission for UNESCO.
4. Darko RA, Mwangi J, Wachira LJ (2021). Inclusive Physical Education During the University Preparation Programme in Ghana: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice. African Journal of Teacher Education, 10(1).
5. Mwangi JW, Mwisukha A, Bukhala PW (2020). Motor Abilities of Children with Intellectual Disability Participating in Organized Physical Activity Programme in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Sports Science, 10(3): 62-67. DOI: 10.5923/j.sports.20201003.02
6. Favazza PC, Siperstein GN, Ghio K, Wairimu J, Masila S (2016). The Young Athletes Curriculum: Impact on Children with Disabilities in Kenya. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 30(1), 113-127.
7. Bukhala PW, Onywera VO, Mwangi FM, Mwangi JW (2012). Assessment of Physical Fitness Levels among Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Presented at the 2012 Pre-Olympics Games Scientific Convention, International Convention on Science, Education & Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, UK.

Books & Book Chapters

• Mwangi JW, Bukhala PW, Mwisukha A (2017). Psychosocial Benefits of Parental Involvement in Organized Physical Activity for Children with Intellectual Disability in Nairobi, Kenya. In Gaudin B. & Wolde B. (eds.), Kenyan and Ethiopian athletics: towards an alternative scientific approach. Addis-Abeba: IRD; CFEE, 236pp. ISBN 978-2-7099-2404-7
• Mwangi JW, Bukhala PW, Mwisukha A (2017). Psychosocial Benefits of Parental Involvement in Organized Physical Activity for Children with Intellectual Disability. Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, France.

Conference Presentations

• Special Olympics Global Research Team — "Role of Academia in promoting Inclusion of Children and Adults with Intellectual Disability in Sports: The Case of Kenyatta University," Abu Dhabi (Feb 21-23, 2024).
• "Physical benefits to Children with Disabilities in organized physical activity programme," Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa Conference, Kenyatta University (Sep 21-23, 2016).
• "Psycho-Social Benefits to Parents Involvement in Organized Physical Activities for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Nairobi County, Kenya," 1st East African Athletics & Social Sciences Conference, Addis Ababa (Jun 29–Jul 1, 2015).
• "Developing Children with Disabilities and Families in the Developing World: The Young Athletes Experience," Vancouver, Canada (Apr 10-13, 2014).
• Research Assistant, IPC Athletics Classification Research Project, Moi Stadium, Nairobi (Nov 27–Dec 5, 2013).
• "Volunteering in Disability Sports: A case of Kenyatta University," East African Pre-Games Symposium, Kenyatta University (Oct 16-21, 2013).
• "The Role of Physical Activity and Sports in Nation Building," presented to National Intelligence Security Service trainees (May 28, 2013).
• "Exercise Considerations for Persons with Disabilities," Parliament Health Club Instructors, KU Conference Centre (Mar 27, 2013).
• "Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities," Scholars Delegation Meeting, Pyongchang, South Korea (Feb 2013).
• Research on Evaluation of Young Athletes Expansion Program, with University of Massachusetts, Boston (Jan–Feb 2013).
• "Publication Relations to the Health Services Providers," Kenyatta University; concept paper "Evaluation of Parental Involvement in Acquisition of Sports Skills of their Young Children with Disabilities," IPC Disability Workshop, Kenyatta University; "Benefits of Empowering Parents of Children with Disability through Sports," Special Olympics National Parents Conference, YMCA Nairobi (May 2012).
• "Role of Exercise in Stress Management," presented to Peer Counselors, Christ the Teacher Church, Kenyatta University (Mar 2012).

Research Projects & Grants

• Mwangi J, Thangu E, Masila S, Kavua M (2019–2020). Special Olympics Global Evaluation of Impact of Unified Schools Programmes — Kenya. Funded by Special Olympics International (USD $10,589).
• Favazza P, Mwangi J, Masila S. Impact of Young Athletes Programmes — Kenya. Funded by Special Olympics International.

Training & Workshops

• E-learning training, Kenyatta University (Apr 2014)
• Information Management System training, Kenyatta University (Aug 2018)
• Risk management training, Directorate of Quality Management Systems, Kenyatta University (May 2018)
• Grant Writing training, Directorate of Grant Writing and Management, Kenyatta University (Jun 2013)
• Trainers of Trainers Seminar, AIDS Control Unit, Kenyatta University (May 2013)
• Post Graduate Curriculum Review workshop, Department of Recreation Management & Sport Science, Kenyatta University (Apr 2013)
• Global Development Summit & Scholars Delegation Seminar, Pyongchang 2013 Winter Games, South Korea (Feb 2013)
• Setting and Moderation of Exams training, Capacity Development Workshop, Kenyatta University (Nov 2012)
• Evaluation of Young Athletes Programme working meeting, Washington D.C., Special Olympics International (Oct 2012)
• Disability Sports workshops, IPC Scientific Committee, Kenyatta University (May 2011)

Professional Affiliations

• Kenyatta University, School of Health Sciences — Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
• Special Olympics Global Research Team