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Mr. Simon Gathua Muhoro

Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science

Home School of Health Sciences Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science Mr. Simon Gathua Muhoro

Mr. Simon Gathua Muhoro

Lecturer — Adapted Physical Education & Motor Development

M. Ed (Master of Education)

Research Interests

Adapted Physical Education
Motor Development and Learning

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Muhoro SG. Teaching Physical Education to the Physically Disabled. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 1(1).

Research Projects

  • The Female Athlete
  • Effects of an eight-week training programme on self-concept in physically handicapped secondary students
  • Instructional constraints in teaching physical education to physically handicapped pupils in Kenyan special schools
  • Pilot phase evaluation of family life education integration for men and youth (1992)
  • School wastage factors in Baringo and Kibera (1992)
  • Warm-up duration effects on swimming performance (1994)
  • Educational and employment opportunities for mentally handicapped primary school students (1995)

Conferences & Workshops

  • 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health/Development in Africa (2016)
  • 4th African Sports Management Association Conference (2019)
  • 17th ISCPES Biennial International Conference (2010)
  • World Under-18 Athletics Championship Pre-Games Symposium (2017)
  • 6th AFAHPER-SD Scientific Conference (2005)
  • Kenyatta University/IPC Sports Science Committee Workshop (2011)
  • Special Needs Curriculum Adaptation Training
  • TIVETA CBC Curriculum Development Workshop (2019)