FULL NAME: Amaefule, Katheleen Chimeziem

ADDRESS: C/O 41 Road, G Close, House 26, Festac Town, Lagos State.

PHONE NUMBERS: +234 803 767 9246, +234 802 265 1235

SOCIAL MEDIA ADDRESS: Facebook (Amaefule Katheleen)

DESIGNATION: Lecturer

BIOGRAPHY:

Amaefule, Katheleen Chimeziem holds a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree in Sports Science from Olabisi Onabanjo University and a Master’s Degree in Sport Management from Ahmadu Bello University. She is currently on her Doctoral Degree programme in Sports Administration and Management.

She is a member of various councils and associations, including the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, the Nigerian School Health Association, the Association of Nigerian Women in Sports and the Nigerian Institute of Management.

She has attended and presented papers at both National and International conferences relating to her field of study and research interest. As a way of advancing her career, she attended a professional development program under the umbrella of the Council of International Programs, West Virginia University, USA. She is a visiting scholar of the College of Physical Activity and Sports Science, West Virginia University, USA.

She is also a board member, Nigerian Wushu Kungfu Federation

DEPARTMENT: Human Kinetics and Health Education

CURRENT POSITION: Assistant Lecturer

RESEARCH INTEREST:

Motivation and performance in sports

Sports management pedagogy

Sports marketing

Culture and dance in sports

Human resource management in sports

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:

  1. ASWA Staff School (Babcock University Staff School), Ilisan Remo, Ogun State.
  2. Ikenne Community High School, Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State
  3. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
  4. Nigeria Institute of Management NIM (Chartered), Minna, Niger State.
  5. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

  1. Member, International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER.SD)
  2. Graduate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management NIM (Chartered)
  3. Member, Nigerian School Health Association (NSHA)
  4. Member, Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS)
  5. Board Member, Nigerian Wushu Kungfu Federation
  6. Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

AWARDS RECEIVED:

  1. Most responsible Female Student of the Department (200 level) 2006
  2. Best Academic Student of the Department 2007/2008
  3. Best Academic Student of the Faculty 2007/2008

COURSES TAUGHT:

a. HKE 103 Organisation and Administration of Intramural Sports

b. HKE 107 Introduction to Sociology of Sports

c. HKE 106 Physical Conditioning

d. HKE 108 Movement Education

e. HKE 109 Educational Gymnastics

f. HKE 201 Skill and Techniques of Sports and Games I (Hockey)

g. HKE 203 History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sports

h. HKE 206 Community Recreation

h. HKE 207 Introduction to Sociology of Sports

i. HKE 208 Organization and Administration of Adapted Physical Education

  1. HKE 210 Dance in Physical Education
  2. HKE 302 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sports
  3. HKE 401 Advanced Coaching Techniques in Hockey
  4. *HKE 406 Advanced Coaching Techniques in Basketball

* Courses taught in conjunction with senior lecturers

RESEARCHES CONDUCTED:

  1. Amaefule, K. C. (2009). Motivational Strategies as Predictors to Effective Performance of Athletes in Tertiary Institutions of Ogun State.
  1. Amaefule, K. C., Chom, E. J., & Kabido, A. I. (2013). Perceived Influence of Communication on Performance of Athletes in Tertiary Institutions of Imo State.
  1. Amaefule, K. C. (2014). Perceived Influence of Organizational Behaviour on Performance of Athletes in Tertiary Institutions of Imo State.
  1. Akosu, P. T, & Amaefule, K. C. (2014). Prevalence of Enhancing Drug-Use in Sports among Secondary School Students in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.
  1. Amaefule, K. C. (2015). Perceived Influence of Group Cohesion on Performance of Athletes in Federal Universities in South East, Nigeria.
  1. Amaefule, K. C. (2016). Physical Inactivity and Negative Lifestyles of Public Servants: Implications for National Development
  1. Amaefule, K. C. & Ikuejamoye. M. S. (2016). Sports as an Instrument of National Unity in Nigeria
  2. Okundare, A. A., Amaefule, K. C., Olawunmi, S. A., Dauda, A. S. & Jibowo, O. O. (2016). Exercise, Recreation and Sports Participation as Enhancing Tools for Older People
  1. Olawunmi, S. A., Okundare, A. A., & Amaefule, K. C. (2016). Development of A Test Battery of Football Skills.
  1. Amaefule, K. C. (2016). The Place of Dance in the Nigerian Culture.
  1. Amaefule, K. C., Chom, E. J., & Kabido, A. I. (2018). Influence of Group Conflict on Performance of Athletes in South East, Nigeria.
  1. Adeleye, O. A., Amaefule, K. C. & Fadoju, A. O. (2018). Hold-Up Influencing Effective Teaching of Physical Education in Junior Secondary Schools in Ibadan North Local Government.
  1. Adenuga, E. A. & Amaefule, K. C. (2018). Entrepreneurial Education, Peace Education and Human Security Influence on Social Wellbeing of People in Ogun State.

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Amaefule, K. C., Chom, E. J., & Kabido, A. I. (2013). Perceived Influence of Communication on Performance of Athletes in Tertiary Institutions of Imo State. Journal of Research in Health and Sports Science (JORHASS). 3(1), 24-29
  1. Akosu, P. T, & Amaefule, K. C. (2014). Prevalence of Enhancing Drug-Use in Sports among Secondary School Students in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. Ilorin Journal of Health, Physical Education and recreation. (IJOHPER). 7, 22-33
  1. Amaefule, K. C. (2015). Perceived Influence of Group Cohesion on Performance of Athletes in Federal Universities in South East, Nigeria. Ilorin Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (IJOPHER).8, 126-136.
  1. Amaefule, K. C. (2016). Physical Inactivity and Negative Lifestyles of Public Servants: Implications for National Development. Journal of Nigerian School Health Association (NSHA). 28(2), 52-60.
  1. Amaefule, K. C. & Ikuejamoye. M. S. (2016). Sports as an Instrument of National Unity in Nigeria. Journal of African Sports Management Association (JOASMA). 11, 165-181.
  1. Okundare, A. A., Amaefule, K. C., Olawunmi, S. A., Dauda, A. S. & Jibowo, O. O. (2016). Exercise, Recreation and Sports Participation as Enhancing Tools for Older People. Journal of African Sports Management Association (JOASMA). 11, 275-289
  1. Olawunmi, S. A., Okundare, A. A., & Amaefule, K. C. (2016). Development of A Test Battery of Football Skills. Journal of African Sports Management Association (JOASMA). 11, 314-328.
  1. Okundare, A. A., Olawunmi, S. A. & Amaefule, K. C. (2017). The Role of Sports Managers in Spectatorship and Crowd Behaviour. Journal of Educational Focus. 8

PAPERS IN PRESS:

a). Amaefule, K. C., Chom, E. J., & Kabido, A. I. (2018). Influence of Group Conflict on Performance of Athletes in South East, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Research. (IJER).5 (12).

b). Adeleye, O. A., Amaefule, K. C. & Fadoju, A. O. (2018). HoldUp Influencing Effective Teaching of Physical Education in Junior Secondary Schools in Ibadan North Local Government. Perspective of Multi-Disciplinary Journal and Learning. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt. 7 (1)

c). Adenuga, E. A. & Amaefule, K. C. (2018). Entrepreneurial Education, Peace Education and Human Security Influence on Social Wellbeing of People in Ogun State. Educational Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies (EJMUDIS). University of Port Harcourt

CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

  1. 2nd International Conference of African Sports Management Association (ASMA) held at the University of Dar es Salaam, between 6th to 9th October, 2013.
  1. 9th National Conference of Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS) held at UK Bello Arts Theatre, Minna, Niger State between 27th to 30th November, 2013.
  1. 28th Annual Conference of Nigerian School Health Association (NSHA) held at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State between 7th to 10th October, 2015.
  1. 3rd International Conference of African Sports Management Association (ASMA) held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria between 16th to 18th June, 2016.
  1. 95th Annual West Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (WVAHPERD) Convention, held at Glade Spring Resorts, Daniels, WV, USA between 20th -21st October, 2016.