Position: Associate Professor 
Department: Recreation Management and Exercise Science
Area of Specialization: Sociology-Psychology of sport, Sports Administration and Coaching
Contact Address:  P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi – Kenya
Telephone: +254727649790
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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

• Influence of achievement goals and motivational climate on attitudes towards doping.Paper presented during the4thLaikipia University International Conference on Sports for sustainable development in Kenya.  22nd - 24th May 2018.

• Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of university physical education and Sport – Science students towards doping.Paper presented duringThe University of Nairobi first Annual International Conference on research and innovation held from 24th October to 26th October, 2018.

• Determinants and reasons for non-participation in organized Physical activity and sports among University students. Paper presented during the University of Nairobi first Annual International Conference on research and innovation held from 24th October to 26th October, 2018.

• Contribution of Sport in addressing Poverty Reduction in Kenya.Paper presented during the 4th International Conference of the African Sport Management Association (ASMA) 4th – 6th April, 2019 at Mount Kenya University.

• Management of Athlete’s Medical issues in East African University Sports.Paper presented
  during the 4th International Conference of the African Sport Management Association (ASMA) –4th – 6th April, 2019 at Mount Kenya University

• Influence of Participation in Competitive Sports on Character Changes of Secondary School Students in Nairobi City County, Kenya.Paper presented during the 4th International Conference of the African Sport Management Association (ASMA) 4th – 6th April, 2019 at Mount Kenya University.

• Assessment of Sports Participation Constraints and Negotiation Strategies of University Student – Athletes in Selected Sports in Kenya. Paper presented during the 4th International Conference of the African Sport Management Association (ASMA) 4th – 6th April, 2019 at Mount Kenya University.

• Correlates of Motivational Orientations among Secondary School Athletes: Implications for Stakeholders.Paper presented during the 4th International Conference of the African Sport Management Association (ASMA) 4th – 6th April, 2019 at Mount Kenya University.

• An Evaluation of the Status of Sport Federations Compliance to World Anti-Doping Program Preliminary Findings.Paper presented during the 4th International Conference of the African Sport Management Association (ASMA) 4th – 6th April, 2019 at Mount Kenya University.

• Perception on the Negative Environmental Impact of Recreational Activities of Visitors and Staff at National Park in Central Kenya Region.Paper presented during the 4th International Conference of the African Sport Management Association (ASMA) 4th – 6th April, 2019 at Mount Kenya University.

• Leisure, sports and health in Kenya: Opportunities and challenges. Paper presented during the Machakos University International Conference held at the Machakos University. 23th April to 26th April 2019.

• Sports for peace and development in Kenya: The emerging trends.Paper presented during the Kenya Academy of sports inaugural conference held at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Nairobi from 20th to 22nd may 2019.

• Ajowi, C., Rintaugu, E.G.&Toriola, A.L.(2017).Sport participation motives of University female athletes. African Journal of Physical Activity & Health Sciences. (AJPHES), 23 (1:2), 215-225.
• Mwangi, F.M. & Rintaugu, E.G.(2017).Health related physical fitness attributes of staff members in a Kenyan public university. International Journal of Sport Science,7(2) :81-86.
• Rintaugu, E.G., Litaba S.A., Kamau J.W., Mwisukha,A.,Thangu E.K. &Monyeki, M.A. (2017).Sexual Behaviour Patterns of Kenyan University Student Athletes: Implications for Sports Managers. African Journal of Physical Activity and Health Sciences.( AJPHES) (under review)
• Rintaugu, E.G.,Mwisukha, A. &Toriola, A.L. (2017). Athletic Identity of University Athletes in Selected Sports in Kenya: An Exploratory Study. African Journal of Physical Activity and Health Sciences.( AJPHES) (Under review).
• Rintaugu, E.G., Mwisukha, A., & Monyeki, M.A. (2017) Coping Strategies and Intervention Measures for Retired Soccer Players in Kenya: Policy Implications. African Journal of Physical Activity and Health Sciences.(AJPHES) (Under review).
• Rintaugu, E.G., & Bailasha, N.K. (2017). Psycho-Social Attributes of Male Volleyball Players in Kenya. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. (AJPHES) (Under review).
• Rintaugu, E.G., Ongeri, L.N., & Toriola, A.L. (2017). Career Choice and Anticipatory Socialization Process of Recreation Management Students. African Journal of Physical Activity & Health Sciences.( AJPHES) (under review).
• Rintaugu, E.G., Mwisukha, A. &Monyeki, M.A. (2016).From Grace To Grass : Kenya Soccer Players’ Career Transition and Expériences in Retirement.African Journal of Physical Activity & Health Sciences, (AJPHES),22(1:1): 163-175.
• Wainaina, P.K., Mwisukha, A.& Rintaugu,E.G.(2015).Professional conduct of academic staff in public universities in Kenya: Learners perception. International Journal of Education and Social Science,2,6:67-72.
• Muthiane, C.M., Rintaugu E.G.&Mwisukha A.(2015).The relationship between team cohesion and performance in Basketball league in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Psychology.5 (4):90-95.
• Mwenda, P.W., Wanderi, M.P., Andanje, J.M. & Rintaugu, E.G. (2015). Traditional games of the Gusii community, Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, (AJPHERD) 21(4:2), 1441-1450.
• Rintaugu, E.G., Litaba,S.A.,Muema,E.M. & Monyeki,M.A.(2015).Sources of stress and coping strategies of University athletes. African Journal of Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD)(Submitted)
• Kamau,A.W.,Rintaugu,E.G.,Muniu,R.K.&Toriola,A.L.(2015).The effects of participation in competitive sports on school connectedness. African Journal of Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD)
• Ajowi,C., Rintaugu,E.G.& Amusa,L.0.(2015).Correlates of participation motives of university female athletes. African Journal of Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD)(Submitted)

• Mwisukha,A.,Chumba,J.M.& Rintaugu,E.G.(2014).Extent of public support for Physical Education in Kenya.International Journal of Education and Research,2,11:11-20.
• Rintaugu E.G., J. Kamau & L.O, Amusa.. (2014).The Forbidden Acts: Prevalence Of Sexual Harassment Among University Female Athletes . African Journal of Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) (submitted).
• Rintaugu, E.G., Toriola, A.L. & Amusa. L.O. (2013). Analysis of doctoral research at the Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science, Kenyatta University (1988-2011): Implications for health and sports development in Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education,Recreation and Dance, 19(3), 712-722.
• Andanje, M. & Rintaugu,E.G.(2013).Insights into the under-representation of women in sports leadership in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Sociology, 3(5):102-108
• Rintaugu,E.G. (2013).The Sources of Satisfaction of Coaches In Kenyan Universities. International Journal of Sport Science, 3(6):211-216.
• Rintaugu, E.G. (2013).The socio-demographic factors and causes of stress among sports personnel in Kenyan universities. Human Resource Management Research, 3(4):166-172.
• Rintaugu, E.G., Mwangi, F.M. & Bailasha,N.K.(2013).Negotiating constraints to sport participation of university soccer players. Journal of education and practise, 4(23):146-153.
• Rintaugu, E.G., Toriola,A.L. & Amusa,L.O.(2013).Pre-service teachers motives for choosing Physical Education(PE) as a career: What exactly do PE teachers do? African Journal of Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) supplement 2(October), 74-86.
• Bailasha, N.K., Kibera ,L.K., Rintaugu, E.G. & Mwisukha, A.(2014). Assesment of patterns of sport injuries in selected ballgames during a season of the Kenya national leagues. Journal of health science, 4(2): 34-40.
• Rintaugu,E.G.,Mwangi,I.M.,Litaba,S.A .& Toriola ,A.L.(2013).Correlates of motivational orientation among Kenyan University athletes. African Journal of Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) (submitted).
• Ngetich, E.D.K., & Rintaugu, E.G. (2013).Assessment of physical fitness components as prediction factors of long jump performance. International Journal of Current Research, 5(1):17-21.
• Okech, S.O., Mwisukha, A. & Rintaugu,E.G. (2013).Perceived contribution of team support to psychological satisfaction of Kenya’s university rugby players. International Journal of Education and Research, 1, 7:1-8.hMwangi, F.M., Kamenju, J.W. & Rintaugu,E.G. (2013).The educational role of Kenya teachers colleges sports association (KTCSA). International Journal of Education and Research, 1, 7:1-8.
• Andanje, M. & Rintaugu, E.G. (2013).Parental role and influence in the teaching-learning of physical education: perceptions of physical education students in Kenya’s Universities. International Journal of Sport Science, 3 (5):183-187.
• Rintaugu, E.G., Toriola, A.L. & Amusa. L.O. (2013). Analysis of doctoral research at the Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science, Kenyatta University (1988-2011): Implications for health and sports development in Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 19(3), 712-722.
• Rintaugu, E.G. & Ngetich, E.D.K. (2012).Motivational gender differences in sport and exercise     participation among university sport science students. Journal of Physical Education and Sport (JPES) 12,2: 180-187.
• Rintaugu,E.G ., Ngetich,E.D.K.& Kamande,I.M. (2012).Determinants of alcohol consumption of university- student athletes: The case of University of Nairobi,Kenya. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, 4, 5:354-361.
• Mwisukha, A., Rintaugu, E.G. & Mwangi, P.W. (2012).Witchcraft Practices in Kenyan Football: A Reality or Myth?. International Journal of Sports Technology Management and Allied sciences, 1, 1:1-10.
• Gitonga, E.R.,Andanje, M.,Wanderi,P.W., & Bailasha,N. (2012).Teacher-trainees attitudes towards Physical Education in Kenya. Educational Reviews and Research, 7, 27:585-588.
• Rintaugu, E.G., Mwisukha, A. & Amusa, L.O. (2012).Socio-demographic correlates of alcohol consumption among university athletes. African Journal of Physical Heath Education Sports and Dance, 18, (4:2): 939-954.
• Rintaugu,E.G.,Masiga,M.,Mwangi,I.M.,Were,H.,Litaba,S.A.,Kinoti,J.& Kubai,J.I (2012).Psycho-social attributes of Kenyan university athletes: social learning and motivational theories perspectives. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 2(12):126-135.

CONFERENCES /SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

• Workshop to develop bench marks for sport education in East Africa. From 13th to 17th January 2020, Palace Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania.

• 2019: The first Kenya Academy of sport conference held from 20th to 22nd May 2019.

• 2019: Machakos University International Conference held at the Machakos University. From 23th April to 26th April 2019.

• 2018: The University of Nairobi first Annual International Conference on Research and Innovation held from 24th October - 26th October 2018.

• 2018: 4th Laikipia University International Conference on Sports for sustainable development in Kenya and beyond, 22nd- 24th May 2018.

• 2017:The American College of Sport Medicine International Team Physician Course held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from 16th – 18th October, 2017.
• 2017:World Under 18 Athletics Championships Pre-Games International Symposium held at Kenyatta University from 10th to 11th July, 2017.
• 2016: The Wingate Congress on Sports and Exercise Science held from 2ndto 5th June at the Wingate Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Israel.
• 2016: African Association of Sport Management Conference held from 16th to 18th June, 2016 in Abuja, Nigeria.
• 2016: The 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development held from 21st to 23rd September, 2016 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
• 2014: The7th edition of the FASU games pre-scientific conference held from 2nd to 5th July, 2014 University of Nairobi, Kenya.
• 2014: The 7th edition of the FASU games pre-scientific conference, University of Nairobi,Kenya.
• 2013: The second international conference of the African Sport Management Association 7th -9th November, University of Dar Es Salam,Tanzania.
• 2012:.E-learning workshop. University of Nairobi-College of Education and External Studies.9-11 May 2012.
• 2012:Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA) workshop 7th-8th June,2012,Kabarak University,Nakuru,Kenya.
• 2011: 9th Africa Association for Physical Health Education Recreation Sports and Dance, Conference, 13-15 sept.2011, Kyambogo university,Kampala ,Uganda.
• 2011-Fisu conference-Shenzhen university, China, 13-16, August, 2011.
• 2011:African sports management association conference-sports view hotel,kampala ,Uganda  2-4 dec.2011.

Convening and Coordinating Conferences.

• 10th-11th July, 2017: Chaired, World Under 18 Athletics Championship International Symposium held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
• 16th – 18th June, 2016, Coordinated the Third African Sport Management Association Conference in Abuja, Nigeria.
• 21st – 23rd September, 2016: Coordinated the 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
• The 3rd & 4th Conference of the Kenya Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation, Sport and Dance at Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya.
• 18th to 21st May 2003: Organised a Workshop for PE Teachers and Lecturers in Primary schools and Teacher Training Colleges at Kenyatta University..
• 18th to 19th November 2004: Coordinated the East African Universities Pre-Games Scientific Conference at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
• 16th to 18th November, 2010: Coordinated the 2010 East Africa Universities Pre-Games symposium at Kenyatta University.
• 7th-8th June, 2012: Convened and coordinated the inaugural Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA) workshop, at Kabarak University, Nakuru, Kenya.