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Position: Lecturer
Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy, Physical and Health Education (Exercise Gerontology)
Department: Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
Contacts Address: P.O BOX 43844-00100,Kenyatta University
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Dr. Githang’a holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Physical and Health Education from Kenyatta University. Her research areas focuses on amelioration of the quality of life of the elderly through exercise to manage stress, sleep quality and hypertension. The study emphasizes on the use of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise and Sleep environment modification in the management of blood pressure, sleep quality and stress levels among senior citizens in the homes for the aged.
Area of Specialization:
- Sport Psychology
- Gerontology and Physical Activity
- Sport Pedagogy
- Exercise Physiology
Research Interests:
- Physical Education Sport Pedagogy
- Exercise Psychology in Geriatric population
- Exercise Physiology in Geriatric population
Conference Presentations
- Juliah Githang’a:Effects of Relaxation Exercise and Sleep Environment Modification on Blood Pressure, Stress and Sleep Quality in Institutionalized Elderly in Kenya,Nairobi 8th December 2017
- Juliah Githang’a:Effects of Relaxation Exercise and Sleep Environment Modification on Sleep Quality in Institutionalized Elderly in Kenya,Nairobi,September 2016
- Juliah Wambui Githang’a, 2nd International Conference on physical Activity & Sports for Health & Development in Africa, 2016
- Juliah Wambui Githang'a, Physical activity for functional independence of elderly kenyans in Nairobi, Kenya, 2010
- Juliah Wambui Githang'a, Kenyan Draft Policy on Ageing and Physical Activity, Kenya, 2007
- Juliah Wambui Githang'a, Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, Kenya, 2006
Conference Attended and Participated
- 2018:International Colloquium on Physical Activity, Exercise and Sports Science.Kenyatta University
- 2016:2nd International Conference on physical Activity & Sports for Health & Development in Africa.Kenyatta University
- 2015:Departmental Curriculum Workshop.Kenyatta University Conference Center
- 2007:Kenyan Draft Policy on Ageing and Physical Activity.Panafric Hotel
- 2006:Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD).Kenyatta University Grounds.DAAD.Football Symposium.Kenyatta University Grounds
Publications
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Githang’a, J., Gitahi, T. and Mugala, H. (2019). "Effects of Relaxation Exercise and Sleep Environment Modification on Stress among Institutionalized Elderly in Nairobi City, Kenya" International Journal of Sports and Physical Education (IJSPE), vol 5, no. 4, 2019, pp. 1-7. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-6380.0504002
- Githang’a, Juliah W; Wamukoya, Edwin K; Onywera, Vincent O., Volume 1 No. 2. January 2013 issue page 43-49, ISSN 2070-917X: Metabolic Equivalents (METs) of the Physical Activity patterns of the elderly Kenyans in homes for the aged in Nairobi province.
Research
- Juliah Wambui Githang'a, 2017, Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise and Sleep Environment Modification on Stress, Blood Pressure and Sleep Quality Among the Institutionalized Elderly in Nairobi, Kenya
- Juliah Wambui Githang'a, 2008, Physical Activity for Functional Independence of Elderly Kenyans in Homes for the Aged: Nairobi
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