BC-Department of Recreation Management and Exercise Science

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    Outdoor recreation in urban forests
    (LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011) Hayker, Sylvester; Mwisukha, A.; Kayi, Calvine
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    Shaping the future of Physical Education in Kenya: A reflection on Priorities.
    (Sagamore Publishers., 2014) Mwisukha, A.; Rintaugu, E.G.; Kamenju, J.W.; Wanderi, P. M.
    The development of physical education (PE) and sports in Kenya can be traced from the historical phases of precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial rule. The indigenous sports and games of the precolonial period were informal and were interwoven within the African culture. Formalized PE in the form of militaristic physical training was introduced by the British Colonialists. This laid the foundation for the current PE programs that have evolved over the years. Currently, the PE curriculum for schools is developed centrally by the Kenya Institute of Education. The teaching of PE in all schools is mandatory but not examinable. The general objectives of teaching of the subject include enhancing fitness, health, recreation habits, and total wellness of children and youth. However the teaching of the subject faces challenges including negative attitudes toward it, insufficient number of teachers, and inadequate modem facilities and equipment. However, in addition to PE bools,a number of community-based physical activity programs exist. To further promote the teaching of PE in the country, suitable strategies need to be continually devised and implemented.
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    Sports: On the right track
    (Institute of Economic Affairs, 2011) Rintaugu, E.G.; Mwisukha, A.; Munayi, S.
    This paper is written on the premise that Kenyan youth participation in sports and recreation is not well documented. The paper therefore tracks sports in Kenya from pre-colonial, colonial and post colonial periods with a particular emphasis on All Africa Games, Common Wealth Games and the Olympic Games. It highlights personal and external factors that have influenced youth participation in sports and recreation in Kenya. The various policies for youth sports in Kenya are weighted against other policies in Nigeria, England and USA to demonstrate mechanisms instituted elsewhere that makes youth participation in sports more efficient. The emerging trends of youth in sports and recreation in Kenya are highlighted and various fundamental issues are raised with a view to strengthen youth participation in sports and recreation in Kenya.
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    Sports: on the Right Track
    (Institute of Economic Affairs, 2011) Rintaugu, E.G.; Mwisukha, A.; Munayi, Simon
    This paper is written on the premise that Kenyan youth participation in sports and recreation is not well documented. The paper therefore tracks sports in Kenya from pre-colonial, colonial and post colonial periods with a particular emphasis on All Africa Games, Common Wealth Games and the Olympic Games. It highlights personal and external factors that have influenced youth participation in sports and recreation in Kenya. The various policies for youth sports in Kenya are weighted against other policies in Nigeria, England and USA to demonstrate mechanisms instituted elsewhere that makes youth participation in sports more efficient. The emerging trends of youth in sports and recreation in Kenya are highlighted and various fundamental issues are raised with a view to strengthen youth participation in sports and recreation in Kenya.