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Position: Lecturer & Chairperson
Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy, Physical and Health Education (Exercise Gerontology)
Department: Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
Contacts Address: P.O BOX 43844-00100, Kenyatta University
Specialisation: Curriculum Development in Physical Education and Sports, Sport Psychology, Gerontology and Physical Activity, Sport Pedagogy, Exercise Physiology
Research Interests: Physical Education Sport Pedagogy, Exercise Psychology in the Geriatric population, Exercise Physiology in the Geriatric population
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Dr. Githang’a holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Physical and Health Education from Kenyatta University. Her research areas focuses on amelioration of the quality of life of the elderly through exercise to manage stress, sleep quality and hypertension. The study emphasizes on the use of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise and Sleep environment modification in the management of blood pressure, sleep quality and stress levels among senior citizens in the homes for the aged.
Publications
- Danladi, M., Tavershima, K., Oluwatoyin, T. and Juliah, G. (2025). Aerobic Fitness and Leg Muscle Power in Relation to Arterial Blood Pressure in Adolescents. Selected Topics in Pediatric Cardiology. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1009222 https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/1219567
- Ortega FB, Zhang K, Cadenas-Sanchez C, Tremblay MS, Jurak G, Tomkinson GR, Ruiz JR, Keller K, Nyström CD, Sacheck JM, Pate R, Weston KL, Kidokoro T, Poon ET, Wachira LM, Ssenyonga R, Gomes TNQF, Cristi-Montero C, Fraser BJ, Niessner C, Onywera VO, Liu Y, Liang LL, Prince SA, Lubans DR, Lang JJ; Delphi Fitness Expert Group. The Youth Fitness International Test (YFIT) battery for monitoring and surveillance among children and adolescents: A modified Delphi consensus project with 169 experts from 50 countries and territories. J Sport Health Sci. 2024 Nov 20;14:101012. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.101012. Epub ahead of print. PMID:39577493; PMCID: PMC11863322.. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/8Y6T7
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39577493/
- Githang’a, J., Gitahi, T. and Mugala, H. (2019). "Effects of Relaxation Exercise and Sleep Environment Modification on Stress among Institutionalized Elderly in Nairobi City, Kenya" International Journal of Sports and Physical Education (IJSPE), vol 5, no. 4, 2019, pp. 1-7. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-6380.0504002
- Githang’a, Juliah W; Wamukoya, Edwin K; Onywera, Vincent O., Volume 1 No. 2. January 2013 issue page 43-49, ISSN 2070-917X: Metabolic Equivalents (METs) of the Physical Activity patterns of the elderly Kenyans in homes for the aged in Nairobi province.
BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATIONSBOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS
- KINUTHIA, STANLEY & GITHANG’A, JULIAH. (2025). BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS IN KENYA. EMERALD PUBLISHING LIMITED DOI:10.1108/978-1-83608-726-720251008.
COURSE BOOKS
- Githang’a, J., Mwangi, S., Kikuvi, R. and Njuguna, I. (2023). Spotlight Physical Education and Sports: Learner’s Book. Grade 8. Spotlight Publishers (EA) Limited.
- Githang’a, J., Mwangi, S., Kikuvi, R. and Njuguna, I. (2023). Spotlight Physical Education and Sports: Teacher’s Guide. Grade 8. Spotlight Publishers (EA) Limited.
- Githang’a, J., Mwangi, S., Kikuvi, R. and Njuguna, I. (2022). Spotlight Physical Education and Sports: Learner’s Book. Grade 7. Spotlight Publishers (EA) Limited.
- Githang’a, J., Mwangi, S., Kikuvi, R. and Njuguna, I. (2022). Spotlight Physical Education and Sports: Teacher’s Guide. Grade 7. Spotlight Publishers (EA) Limited.
- Githang’a, J. (2023). CBC Torch Encyclopedia. Grade 6. Spotlight Publishers (EA) Limited
Conference Attended and Participated
- 2025: Kenyatta University - University of TSUKUBA and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Joint International Symposium on “Endurance Running as an Effective Strategy for Youth Development and Public Wellness”, Kenyatta University, 2025
- 2024: The 8th International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (ICHPER-SD) Africa Conference
- 2019: Physical Activity Promotion Prototype creation. Kenyatta University in conjunction with Finland Universities
- 2018:International Colloquium on Physical Activity, Exercise and Sports Science.Kenyatta University
- 2016:2nd International Conference on physical Activity & Sports for Health & Development in Africa.Kenyatta University
- 2015:Departmental Curriculum Workshop.Kenyatta University Conference Center
- 2007:Kenyan Draft Policy on Ageing and Physical Activity.Panafric Hotel
- 2006:Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD).Kenyatta University Grounds.DAAD.Football Symposium.Kenyatta University Grounds
Research
- Juliah Wambui Githang'a, 2017, Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise and Sleep Environment Modification on Stress, Blood Pressure and Sleep Quality Among the Institutionalized Elderly in Nairobi, Kenya
- Juliah Wambui Githang'a, 2008, Physical Activity for Functional Independence of Elderly Kenyans in Homes for the Aged: Nairobi
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