LAIKIPIA P.O. Box 1100-20300, NYAHURURU, KENYA UNIVERSITY TEL: +254-(0) 20 2588555; Cell: +254 713-552761/ 0)736-299961 rec@laikipia.ac.ke; www.laikipia.ac.ke 4TH LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON: Theme:- Sports for Sustainable Development in Kenya and Beyond 22nd -24th May 2018 at Laikipia University -Main Campus www.laikipia.ac.ke
LAIKIPIA P.O. Box 1100-20300, NYAHURURU, KENYA UNIVERSITY TEL: +254-(0) 20 2588555; Cell: +254 713-552761/ 0)736-299961 rec@laikipia.ac.ke; www.laikipia.ac.ke CONCEPT NOTE LAIKPIA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SPORTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA AND BEYOND Overview Laikipia University is holding her inaugural sports conference from 22nd to 24th May, 2018. This conference brings together academics, professionals, sportspeople and other key stakeholders to exchange ideas and developsynergieson the role of sports in development. The conference will discuss pertinent issues that impact on the sports industry and highlight some of the emerging issues that have a bearing on the running and management of sports as a national and individual endeavour. Sport is an important sector in our economy. Is it being captured adequately in our national books of accounts? Is it being given the attentions it deserves? It is with this in mind that Laikipia University has chosen the theme of this year s conference to be: Sports for Sustainable Development in Kenya andbeyond. Background Kenya is known for her sports men and women, who excel in many sports events especially athletics. The country has a well-developed Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts responsible for artistic, cultural and youth empowerment, and sports development. In addition to this, the Ministry of education, in its newly launched Competency Based Education Curriculum, has made Sports and Arts one of the three streams. The other two are Social Sciences, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). A competency-based curriculum is a curriculum that emphasizes what learners are expected To Do rather than what they are Expected to Know. In principle, such a curriculum is LEARNER-CENTRED and adaptive to the changing needs of students, teachers, and society. Given that the curriculum is for basic education (K12), higher learning institutions must align their programs to accommodate the graduates from the basic education levels who will have gone through the competency based curriculum by 2026. In addition, the last two years have given universities enough signals to wake up and find a niche. Itis in view of this, that Laikipia University has a vision of becoming the centre of excellence in Sports Science and Management in Africa. As part of this dream, she has decided to organise this conference on sports for sustainable development in Kenya and beyond as a platform for wide range of stakeholders to come together and help her think through this goal. www.laikipia.ac.ke 3
Rationale Kenya is a leading sporting nation winning gold medals in regional and continental championships in many sporting events. Kenyan runners excel in middle andlong distance races. Their exemplary performance is mainly attributed to residing in and training at high altitudes (Noakes, 1997). Unfortunately, Kenya does not have adequate andwell-designed high altitude training centers where local and international athletes and other sports men and women could camp and train in order to maximize their potential. Such centers would provide the needed support in terms of trained personnel, facilities and equipment for scientific trainingas well as catering for personal needs of the sportsmen and women. This support would also involve talent identification, development and management during the prime time of the sports person, as well as programs for those who retire from sports. Over the years, Kenyan coaches, sports scientists, administrators, researchers and trainers have had to travel abroad for studies. It is time to have local government sponsored institutions to do the same. The increasing importance of sports in Kenya, the demand for more qualified sports personnel is on the increase. Consequently, the need for a professionally well designed high altitude sports training center complete with appropriate equipment and the necessary personnel to cater for the needs of amateur and professional sports men and women is a national priority in sports management. The establishment of such a center will not only improve the quality of Kenyan sports personnel but will also improve the management of the industry as well. Thus, Laikipia University would like to establish a well-planned and equipped HIGH-ALTITUDE SPORTS TRAINING & RESEARCH CENTRE (HASTREC) as a contribution to Kenya Vision 2030 s social pillar for Gender, Youth, Sportsand Culture. In this endeavour, the University runs weekend seminars on sports management for men and women who manage sports teams in various institutions. She also has a sports science program from certificate, diploma, degreeto masters levels. She is in touch with camp managers across the country as well as sports men and women around Nyahururu town which has over 150 athletes training in the locality at any given time. Nyahururu area has over 31 training camps. Proceedings The conference theme will be addressed from different perspectives including sportspeoples life testimonies, plenary sessions, and parallel thematic discussions with expert discussants; paper presentations, exhibitions sessions and case studies among others. During the three days, participants are expected to learn from each other and to share their experiences, with presenters and discussants. At the end of the conference, the university expects to take home ideas on how to make her dream of becoming a centre of excellence in sports science and management come true. Results of the discussions will be published in conference proceedings which will be shared with stakeholders and participants. Welcome!!! 4 LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
PROGRAMME COORDINATORS: Co-Co-ordinator: Prof Wendo Nabea Dr. Sheila Wandera DAY ONE TUESDAY 22nd MAY 2018 8.00AM 8.30 AM CHAIR RAPPORTEUR 8.30AM 9.00AM 9.00AM 9.15AM REGISTRATION: Secretariat / Conference Registration Subcommittee OPENING SESSION PLENARY MANDELA HALL Director, Research, Extension and Consultancy Dr. Nicholas Kamau(Goro) Dr. Albert Rutere Welcoming Remarks: Prof. Wanjiku Chiuri, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) Opening Remarks: Prof Francis K. Lelo, Vice-Chancellor Laikipia University 9.15-9. 30AM Remarks from: 1. Chair, Laikipia University Council 2. MOSG, CS/ Representative 3. MOHEST, CS/Representative 4. CEO, AK Kenya 5. Prof Kimura Community Engagement in sports; a case of Ndakaini Half Marathon 9.30-10.30 AM Recognition of Past Outstanding Sportspeople:(Life Testimonies) 1. Peter Dawo 3. Lucy Biwot 2. John Ngugi 10.30am- 11.00 OPENING SPEECH: Moderator: CS Sports Laikipia County CHIEF GUEST: Governor Laikipia County H.E. Nderitu Murithi Remarks from: 1. Governor -Nyandarua County 2. Governor- Nakuru County 3. Governor- Samburu County 4. Governor- Nyeri County 5. Governor- Baringo County 11.00-11.30 AM GROUP PHOTO/TREE PLANTING/POSTER/EXHIBITION SESSION/ HEALTH BREAK : COORDINATOR- 11.30-12.30PM KEYNOTE ADDRESSES: www.laikipia.ac.ke 5
1. KICD-Physical Education Curriculum, Arts and Sports Stream 2. Prof Peter Wanderi 3. ADAK Regional Representative- Emerging issues in doping 12.30-1.30PM PLENARY DISCUSSIONS 1.30-2.30PM EXHIBITION SESSION / LUNCH BREAK 2.30-4.00 PM AFTERNOON THEME PARALLEL SESSIONS SPORTS MANGEMENT AND ECONOMICS SUB THEME MODERATOR(S) Rapporteurs Paper Presenters Room 1 Sports Policies/ Sports curriculum Dr. Margaret Ngugi 1. Hussein Kipkemboi 2. Isaac Ruto 3. Eliud Kipchoge 1. Peter Muchemi,John Kanjogu Kiumi,Naftal Michira Nyang ara (Influence of co-curricular activities...) 2. Andrew K. Maru, Wanjala Martin M. S (Strengthening physical activity and education programmes) 3. Gangla Vivian (The perceptions of secondary students and teachers towards physical education...) 4. Toroitich Andrew K. (Sports and Curriculum) Room 2 Sports Entrepreneurship/ Marketing & Financing Prof Isaac Ochieng, Dr. Onyuma & Buluma 1. Mr Gideon Gathimba 2. Julius Kariuki (sports and entrepreneurship) 3. John Kagwe 1. Francis.M.Gacheru (The Assessment of the role of sports on social economic activities in Kenya ) 2. J.A. Adalo (A Comparison in inter-university sport in East Africa 3. Dr. James N. Kung u (Factors influencing demand for micro credit by micro enterprises in Nyahururu Town, Kenya) 4.00 4.30PM PLENARY SESSION MODERATOR RAPPORTEURS DISCUSSANTS 4.30-5.30PM MANDELLA HALL Thomas Gakobo Miriam Kiptui / Florence Opondo ALL GROUPS HEALTH BREAK AND DEPARTURE FOR THE DAY 6 LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
DAY TWO WEDNESDAY 23TH MAY 2018 MODERATORS RAPPORTEUR MORNING SESSION MANDELLA HALL Dr. Nicholas Kamau(Goro) Dr. Eliud Kirigia / Dr. Evelyn Mahero 9.00-10.00 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 1. Prof. Mike Boit 2. Dr. Elijah Gitonga 3.Tecla Lorupe (Sports and peaceful co-existence 4.Dr. Mohammed Sarjeel (Management of Sports injuries) 5. Dr. Simeon Munayi (Factors affecting the teaching of Physical Education to intellectuallychallenged persons 10.00-11.00AM PRESENTATIONS DISCUSSANTS 1. Dr. Simeon Munai 2. Dr. Mike Mulongo (Laikipia University) 3. Dr. Jeff Mailu (Kijabe Hospital) 11.00-11.30 am EXHIBITION SESSION/HEALTH BREAK 11.30-12.30 PM PARALLEL SESSIONS THEME SPORTS EDUCATION, TALENTS & RESEARCH SUB THEME MODERATOR(S) Rapporteurs Paper Presenters Room 1 Research in Sports / Sports for Special Population Dr. Margaret Ngugi 1. Dr. Mukhwana 1. Edwin Andama Ombasa (Peer bullying and sport participation of students In secondary schools: A review of the literature) 2. Peter Muchemi (Influence of co-curricular activities provided in a school on Students Level of Self-Esteem. Case of Public Room 2 Sports Talent Identification & Development Dr. Peter Waweru /Miano 1. Mr Gachara 2. Ms. Emma Kariuki 3. Br. Colm O Connell 1. Mbugua Njoroge Athletes, character merchandising and management of image rights in Kenya 2. Reagan Onsare Obwangi (Establishing the motivational reasons for engaging in Sports activities) www.laikipia.ac.ke 7
Secondary Schools in Nyandarua West Sub-County, Kenya 3. Peter Mathu (Development of coaches and coaching in Kenya) 3. Andrew K. Maru (Strengthening physical activity and education programmes for promotion of youth...) 4. Roselyne Odiango,Peter Bukhala & Gordon Nguka (Assessment of a Sport Socialization Intervention Program on Social Skill Learning of Children with Intellectual Disability in Kakamega County, Kenya) SUB THEME MODERATOR(S) Rapporteurs Paper Presenters 12.00-1.00PM Room 3 Sports Health & Medicine Dr. Mike Mulongo 1. Dr. Jeff Mailu (Kijabe Hospital) 2. Dr. Mohammed Sarjeel 1. Joseph O Otundo, Amber Walker, Tamara Will (Exploring ecotherapy and seasonal affective disorder) 2. Wangui Anthony Muchiri (Importance of exercise to elderly health) 3. Miriam Kiptui (A surveillance study of the training habits and running injuries patterns... ) 4. Elijah G.Rintaugu (Psycho- Social Attributes of Male Volleyball players in Kenya: PLENARY SESSION Room 4 Sports and doping Prof Chiuri 1. Dr. Simeon Munayi. 1. Elijah G. Rintaugu(Influence of achievement goals and motivational climate on attitudes towards doping 2. Winnie Anyango Kungu (The Unspoken amongst the heroes: doping and Kenyan Sports) 3.Wanjira Janet Kamenju, Rintangu Elijah, Muthoni Hellen, Andaje Mwisukha (Perception of doping among male&female collegiate) MODERATOR RAPPORTEURS DISCUSSANTS MANDELA HALL Dr. Nicholas Kamau (Goro) Dr. Eliud Kirigia / Dr. Evelyn Mahero ALL GROUPS 1.00 1.50PM POSTER/EXHIBITION SESSION/LUNCH BREAK 2.00-4.00 NATURE TRAIL/WALK UNIVERSITY FOREST 6.00-7.30 COCKTAIL VISION 2030 HALL 8 LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
DAY THREE THURSDAY 24TH MAY 2018 MODERATOR RAPPORTEUR MORNING SESSION MANDELLA HALL Prof Wendo Nabea Lydia Waiya 8.30-9.30AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 1. Mungai Kinyajui (Sports in the Universities) 2. Peter Mathu (Development of coaches and coaching in Kenya) 3. Isaac Ruto (sports in the disciplined forces) 4. George Nyamwanda (Refereeing) 9.30-10.30AM PARALLEL SESSIONS THEME CONTEMPORARY ISSUES/ MEDIA Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 SUB THEME Contemporary issues Gender and sports Sports and media MODERATOR(S) Moses Macharia Prof Wanjiku Chiuri Dr. Pauline Ndoro Rapporteurs 1. Charles Kamathi 2. Ms. Emma Kariuki (youth and sports) 3.Julius Ndegwa 1. Naomi Mugo (Gender and sports) 1. Joseph Ngure- (Sports and Media) 2. Mathew Birir (Sports and Media) 3. David Macharia Paper Presenters 1. Joseph O Otundo, Jane Opiri (Is there any linkage between physical activity interest and students behaviour) 2. Elijah G. Rintaugu, Samuel A. Litaba, Edna K.Thangu, Adewale Oyeyemi & M.A, Monyeki (Sexual behaviors patterns of Kenyan University student-athletes) 3. Daniel Macharia Maina ( Indigenous sports and games..) 1. Joe Murithi Njeru (Feminism in Sports) 2. J.A. Adalo and H. Musoke( Sport and Gender) 3. Purity Kagwiria Mureithi (The Gender Breach in Sport Participation) 4.Janet Chumba, Simon Munayi (Management of Sports in Kenyan Public and Private Universities: Emerging Trends 1. Mulanda, Oliver (A critical evaluation of the contribution of media to the development of Sports in Kenya) www.laikipia.ac.ke 9
11.00-11.30AM EXHIBITION SESSION/HEALTH BREAK 11.30-12.30PM MODERATOR RAPPORTEURS DISCUSSANTS 12.30-1.00PM MODERATOR RAPPORTEUR PLENARY SESSION MANDELA HALL Prof John Kanjogu Benson Obwanga ALL GROUPS CLOSING CEREMONY Dr. Raphael Kiugu Dr. Albert Rutere Remarks from the Chair, conference Organizing Committee Vote of Thanks: Closing Remarks: 1.00P.M END OF THE CONFERENCE /LUNCH BREAK / DEPARTURE 10 LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY Vision A University for valued transformation of society Mission To serve the students and society throgh research, education, scholarship, training, outreach and consultancy Core Values Quality Integrity Respect 12 LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY