› The Social Milieu of Athletes and its Impact on Performance - Samuel Simiyu Mwanga, Maseno University
13:30-14:00 (30min)
› The Role of Family in Development of Athletic Ability among Junior Athletes in Kamariny Division - Diana Onyango, Maseno University
14:00-14:30 (30min)
› Reasons for Youth Athletes' Dropout from Organized Sport Involvement: the Case of National Youth Sports Academy Athlete Tirunsh Dibaba Sport Training Center - Leulseged Petros, Addis Ababa University
14:30-15:00 (30min)
› Socio-Cultural Determinants of Athletic Abilities among Kenyan Elite & Sub-Elite Middle and Long Distance Runners - Issah Wabuyabo, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
15:00-15:30 (30min)
› Sociological Profile of Ethiopian First Division Athletics Clubs Distance Runners - Benoit Gaudin, Addis Ababa University / Institut de Recherche pour le Développement
15:30-16:00 (30min)
› Sport History of Ethiopia: A Case Study of Ethiopian Women Athletics - Tamirat Gebremariam, Ethiopia
08:30-09:00 (30min)
› The Impact of Haile Gebresellasie's Athletics Victories on the Ethiopian Society - Dr. Elias Abichacra, Ethiopia
09:00-09:30 (30min)
› Narrating through a Running Nation: Toward a History of Athletics in Kenya, 1960-2014 - Babere Chacha, Laikipia University College
09:30-10:00 (30min)
› History of Athletics in Kenya: a Witness Testimony - Francis Nyatome, Athletics Kenya
10:00-10:30 (30min)
› The Power of Social Modeling on Efficacy Building amongst Junior Running Athletes in Uashin Gishu District, Kenya - Atieno Rose Opiyo, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
10:45-11:15 (30min)
› Psychosocial Challenges Facing Athletes in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya - Eunice Ndunge Mutuku, Maseno University
11:15-11:45 (30min)
› The Major Psychological Factors Affecting Performance of Ethiopian National Team Athletes - Admasu Saji, Kotebe University College
11:45-12:15 (30min)
› The Effect of Athletes' Satisfaction towards the Running Performance of Athlete Tirunesh Dibaba Training Center Athletics Team - Daniel Kibrom, Ethiopian Youth Sports Academy
12:15-12:45 (30min)
Dr Peter Bukhala, Dept of Sport Science, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
› Mainstreaming and Challenges in Athletics and Disabilities in Ethiopia - Abyote Assefa, Addis Ababa Veterans Athletes Association
15:00-15:30 (30min)
› Influence of Skill-Related Coaching-Efficacy on Special Olympics Volunteer-Coaches' Motivation in Nairobi County, Kenya - Daniel Njenga, Karabak University
15:30-16:00 (30min)
› Physical Activity Levels among School Going Adolescents With Disabilities in Kakamega County, Kenya - Edinah Mogaka, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
16:00-16:30 (30min)
› Physical and Psycho-Social Benefits of Parental Involvement in Organized Physical Activities for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Nairobi County, Kenya - Jane Mwangi, Kenyatta University
16:30-17:00 (30min)
15:00 - 17:00 (2h)
Economics and Athletics
2
Dr. Felix Kioli, Dean of College of Social Sciences, Maseno University
› Athletics and Migrations & Athletics-Generated Local Economic Development - Tristan Milot, Université Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne
15:00-15:30 (30min)
› Running Dreams: Youth, Hope, and the Promise of Development in East Africa - Michael Crawley, University of Edinburgh
15:30-16:00 (30min)
› From Running to Business: Emerging Trends in Athletics-Generated Investment in Ethiopia - Bayuligne Zemedeagegnehu, Kotobe University College
16:00-16:30 (30min)
› The Evolution of Active Sportswear for Kenyan Senior Women Runners - Dr. Sophia Njeru, Maseno University
16:30-17:00 (30min)
› Assessment of Sports Policy Framework Implementation for Provision of Support Services to Persons with Disabilities in Kakamega County, Kenya - Jasper Situma Wekesa, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
17:15-17:45 (30min)
› Motivation for Participation in Sport amongst Athletes with Physical Impairment who Participate in Running Events in Kenya. - Edna Thangu, Kenyatta University
17:45-18:15 (30min)
17:15 - 18:45 (1h30)
Sport Policies and Athletics
2
› Diverging Strategies among the Main Institutions Involved in Ethiopian Athletics - Dr. Bezabeh Wolde, Addis Ababa University
17:15-17:45 (30min)
› Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) Strategy as a Symbol of Socialization in Conflict Communities - Dr. Eunice Majanga, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
17:45-18:15 (30min)
› Career Transition and Experiences in Retirement of Kenyan Runners: Preliminary Findings - Dr. Elijah Rintaugu, Kenyatta University
18:15-18:45 (30min)
Prof. Christine Mennesson, sport sociologist, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse, France
› Athletics and Gender - Muluneh Girma, Kotobe University College
09:30-10:00 (30min)
› Socio-Economic Experiences of Women Athletes in Ethiopia - Tirsit Sahledengle, Addis Ababa University
10:00-10:30 (30min)
9:30 - 10:30 (1h)
Other Sciences and Athletics (Part 1)
2
Dr. Bezabeh Wolde, Dept of Sport Science, AAU
› A Study of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Performance: A Pedagogical And Methodological Study: The Case Of Ethiopian Athletes Of Middle And Long –Distance Athletes - Dr. Solomon Mekonen, Addis Ababa University
09:30-10:00 (30min)
› Impact of Physical Activities on Breath-Hold Time in Collegiate Youths of Mekelle University - Somsankar Mukherjee, Mekelle University
10:00-10:30 (30min)
Prof. Christine Mennesson, Sport Sociologist, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse, France
› Changes in the Culture of Women Running: Iten and Kaptagat 1980 -2014 - Rhea Richter, Georg-August-University of Göttingen
10:45-11:15 (30min)
› Gender Discrimination in Athletics: Reporting in Select Print Media in Kenya - Maurine Ningal, Egerton University
11:15-11:45 (30min)
› Gender and Athletics among Women in East Africa: The Role of Class, Ethnicity and Nationality - Dr. Benedict Ngala, Montgomery College
11:45-12:15 (30min)
› Causal Attribution of Athletes on their Success and Failure in Distance Running - Dr. Demelash Kassaye, Addis Ababa University
12:15-12:45 (30min)
10:45 - 12:45 (2h)
Other Sciences and Athletics (Part 2)
Dr Bezabeh Wolde, Dept of Sport Science, AAU
› The Effects of Tapering on Middle Distance Athletes Performance in the Case of Ethiopian Youth Sport Academy Athletes - Abayneh Wondimu, Federal Sport Commission
10:45-11:15 (30min)
› Effect of Exercise Training on Changes in Body Composition and Resting Blood Pressure within Adult Patients Enrolled in Jimma University Hypertension Follow Up Clinic, Jimma - Tewodros Gebre Mariam, Jimma University
11:15-11:45 (30min)
› Adolescent Elite Kenyan Runners are at Risk for Energy Deficiency, Menstrual Dysfunction and Disordered Eating Behavior - Esther Muia, Kenyatta University
11:45-12:15 (30min)
› Influence of Selected Predictive Variables on Race Performance of Trainees in Maychew Athletics Training Center, Ethiopia - Woldegebrel Mezgebo, Ethiopia
12:15-12:45 (30min)
Dr. Stéphane Rennesson, Anthropologist, CNRS, France
› Athletics Ability Debate: Is it Nature or Nurture? - Dr. Felix Kioli, Maseno University
14:00-14:30 (30min)
› A Socio-Ecological Model to Elucidate the Exquisite Performance of Distance Runners from the East-African Region - Dr. Vincent Onywera, Kenyatta University
14:30-15:00 (30min)
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