East-African Athletics & Social Sciences

›8:30 (2h)

History and Athletics
Dr Belete Bizuneh, Dept of History, AAU

8:30 - 10:30 (2h)

History and Athletics

Dr Belete Bizuneh, Dept of History, AAU

› 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)

›10:30 (15min)

Coffee break

10:30 - 10:45 (15min)

Coffee break

›10:45 (2h)

Psychology and Athletics
Dr Demelash Kassaye, Dept of Social Work, AAU

10:45 - 12:45 (2h)

Psychology and Athletics

Dr Demelash Kassaye, Dept of Social Work, AAU

› 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)

›12:45 (1h15)

Lunch

12:45 - 14:00 (1h15)

Lunch

›14:00 (1h)

The Paralympic Athlete Development from Participation to Elite Sports in Kenya: Emerging Trends
Dr. Peter Bukhala, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya

14:00 - 15:00 (1h)

The Paralympic Athlete Development from Participation to Elite Sports in Kenya: Emerging Trends

Dr. Peter Bukhala, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya

›15:00 (2h)

Disabilities and Athletics (Part 1)
Dr Peter Bukhala, Dept of Sport Science, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

› 1

15:00 - 17:00 (2h)

Disabilities and Athletics (Part 1)

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 (2h)

Economics and Athletics
Dr. Felix Kioli, Dean of College of Social Sciences, Maseno University

› 2

15:00 - 17:00 (2h)

Economics and Athletics

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)

›17:00 (15min)

Coffee break

17:00 - 17:15 (15min)

Coffee break

›17:15 (1h)

Disabilities and Athletics (Part 2)
Dr. Peter Bukhala, Dept of Sport Sciences, MMUST

› 1

17:15 - 18:15 (1h)

Disabilities and Athletics (Part 2)

Dr. Peter Bukhala, Dept of Sport Sciences, MMUST

› 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 (1h30)

Sport Policies and Athletics

› 2

17:15 - 18:45 (1h30)

Sport Policies and Athletics

› 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)