Delta State University, Abraka

Email: oenabofa@delsu.edu.ng

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Area of Specialization: Human Kinetics and Health Education, Exercise Physiology and Sports Science
Department of Human Kinetics, Recreation and Sport Science Edu.

The development of human beings physically, mentally and socially in all settings wherever the opportunity provides itself or where I can create such an opportunity. This is my resolve as a teacher and especially as a coach. It is, therefore, my desire to seek the opportunity for the motivation of any team to which I belong to achieve clearly defined goals. It is also my objective to aspire to use innovative approaches to problem-solving and the creation of new ideas and concepts. A native of Uwheru, in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State, I was born on Sunday, May 21, 1961. My training that spanned several years culminated in earning B.Pharm (Hons.), 1985, UI, PGDE (UNIPORT), 1997, M.Ed. (2004) and Ph.D. (2011) in Exercise Physiology and Sports Science, University of Ibadan (UI). I became a Certified Teacher on 26th June 2007 with TRCN Reg. No: DT/T/00048. I am a member of several learned / professional organisations among which are the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Nigeria Association of Sport Science and Medicine (NASSM), Nigeria Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER.SD), International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (ICHPER-SD). My membership in these organisations has made it possible for me to attend well over 50 conferences of learned/professional associations, nationally and internationally. Over the years, I have acquired a lot of working experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, Community Pharmacist, Coach, Fitness Trainer, Workshop resource person and Lecturer. I have also managed to win the following awards and prizes: i. Sports Award of Full Colours for Excellent Performance (University of Ibadan Sports Council; November 1984). ii. National Youth Service State Chairman’s Honours Award. (NYSC Cross River State Chairman; November 1987). iii. Professor John Ademola Adedeji Memorial 2010/2011 Academic Session’s Prize for the Best Ph.D. Thesis in Human Kinetics and Health Education of the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. iv. Nigeria Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER.SD), Delta State Chapter’s 2018 Best Lecturer in Human Kinetics and Health Education Award.

My Publications

Emmanuel Oghenebrorien Akarah, Ochuko Eric Nabofa, Cable Ebimene Singer , Edward Edirin Edenedo (2021) Sports Marketing for Attaining Economic Growth in South-South Nigeria, Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry
https://www.tojqi.net/index.php/journal/article/view/1448 Vol. Vol. 12 No. 4 (2021) Pages: 915-919
Ochuko E. Nabofa (2021) New trend of drugs abused by secondary school students in Nigeria, African Health Sciences
https:// dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v21i3.57 Vol.21 (3) Pages: 1460v-1466
Nabofa Ochuko Eric 1,*, Akarah Emmanuel Oghenebrorien 1, Angba Tessy Onogimesike 2, Onohwosafe Peter Suoke 3 (2020) Mental Wellbeing and Exercise Participation during COVID-19 Pandemic among Adult Residents of Nigeria's Niger Delta, International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences
https://www.hrpub.org/journals/jour_archive.php?id=99&iid=1817 Vol. 8(6) Pages: 534 - 542.
Nabofa, O. E. (2017) Sport Education Practicum for Delinquent Behaviour Control and Creation of School Safety., Abia State University Journal of Educational Studies
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/7912405 Vol.4(1) Pages: 60 – 65
Nabofa, O. E. (2017) Dr Andrew IwesiOtiono in Health and Wellness. In O. E. Nabofa (Eds) Health and Wellness; the Essence of Life. A Book of Readings in Honour of Dr Andrew IwesiOtiono, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Delta State University, Abraka.
Vol. Pages: 1-5
Nabofa, O. E. (2017) Health and Wellness; the Essence of Life. A Book of Readings in Honour of Dr Andrew IwesiOtiono., Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Delta State University, Abraka.
Vol. Pages: 140 pages
Oghuvbu, E. P. &Nabofa, O. E. (2016) (2016) Mentorship in Higher Education for National Development. In E. P. Oghuvbu (Eds) Global Best Practices in Higher Education for National Development. A Book in Honour of Prof. V. F. Peretomode at 60, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka
Vol. Pages: 63 – 75
Nabofa, O. E. (2016) Higher Education Challenge of Producing Sports Specific Skills and Abilities’ Tests for Assessing Performance in Judo. In E. P. Oghuvbu (Eds) Global Best Practices in Higher Education for National Development. A Book in Honour of Prof. V. F. Peretomode at 60, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka
Vol. Pages: 269 – 279
Nabofa, O. E. (2016) Physical Functioning Responses to Incidental Physical Activity Participation., Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine
https://web.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Nigeria-Association-of-Sports-Science-and-Medicine-182409778524721/?_rdc=1&_rdr Vol.XVII Pages: 105 – 112
Sunday, A. A. &Nabofa, O. E. (2016) (2016) Managing Degenerative Knee Disease and Sensorimotor Deficiency with Neuromuscular Exercise, DELSU Journal of Educational Research and Development.
Vol.2 (2) Pages: 13 – 22
Nabofa, O. E. (2015) Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise in Personal Fitness Training in Nigeria., Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine
https://web.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Nigeria-Association-of-Sports-Science-and-Medicine-182409778524721/?_rdc=1&_rdr Vol.XVI Pages: 48 – 59
Nabofa, O. E. &Okoh-Baya, F. O. (2015) Emergent Issues in Handling Sports Injuries at the Primary School Level in Nigeria., DELSU Journal of Educational Research and Development.
Vol.2 (1) Pages: 110 – 116
Nabofa, O. E. & Eboh, L. O. (2015) Appreciative Appraisal Inquiry Appraisal of Delta State University Entrepreneurial Centre Programme., DELSU Journal of Educational Research and Development.
Vol.2 (2) Pages: 33 – 42
A. E. Nwachukwu, O. E. Nabofa (2015) Assessment of petrochemical industry work-related stress: A case study of Port Harcourt City Nigeria, International Journal of Business and Finance Management Research
http://www.bluepenjournals.org/ijbfmr Vol.3 Pages: 1-5
Nabofa, O. E. &Onomovigho, U. T. (2014) Self-Reported Personal Health as Correlate of Job Stress among Secondary School Teachers in Edo State, Nigeria., Nigerian School Health Journal
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-school-health-journal Vol.26(1) Pages: 105 – 113
Nabofa, O. E., Money, F. O. &Emudainohwo, J. O. T. (2014) Haematological Variations following Dynamic, Strength and Endurance Exercises among School Children., Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine
https://web.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Nigeria-Association-of-Sports-Science-and-Medicine-182409778524721/?_rdc=1&_rdr Vol.XV Pages: 35 – 41
Nabofa, O. E. (2013) Healthcare System Resource Organisation as a Determinant of Utilization of Public Health Facilities among Retired Civil Servants., Nigerian Journal of Health Promotion.
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-HEPRAN-journal Vol.6 Pages: 215 – 226
Eboh, L. O., Nabofa, O. E. and Sagua, E. O. (2013) Suitability of Nigeria’s External Environment for Utilization of Public Healthcare Facilities among Older Adults., Nigerian Journal of Health Promotion.
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-HEPRAN-journal Vol.6 Pages: 227 – 239
Nabofa, O. E. and Ajaino, L. (2013) Sports Events Management Strategies for Enhancing Quality of Life and Economic Wellbeing, Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance African Region
http://www.ichpersd.org Vol.4 Pages: 79–83
Nabofa, O. E. (2013) Health Related Physical Fitness Responses to Sport Education Practicum among University Students., DELSU Journal of Educational Research and Development.
Vol.12 (1) Pages: 28 – 35
Nabofa, O. E. (2013) Exercise History as a Determinant of Mental Health Status among University Academics., Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine
https://web.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Nigeria-Association-of-Sports-Science-and-Medicine-182409778524721/?_rdc=1&_rdr Vol.XIV Pages: 179 – 185
Nabofa, O. E. and Ajaino, L. (2013) Sports Events Management Strategies for Enhancing Quality of Life and Economic Wellbeing, International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Africa Journal of Research (JICHPER.SD)
http://www.ichpersd.org Vol.4 Pages: 79–83
O. E. Nabofa (2012/4/1) Relationship between Judo Skills Acquisition Ability and Body Composition of Individuals at Different Growth and Development Stages, The Anthropologist/Routledge
http://krepublishers.com Vol.14 Pages: 261-267
Nabofa, O. E. (2012) Physical Fitness Profiles of Health Education Students in Delta State University, Abraka: Implications for Attitudinal Change., Nigerian School Health Journal
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-school-health-journal Vol.24(1) Pages: 1 – 10
Nwajei, S. D. and Nabofa, O. E. (2012) Harnessing Positive Attitude for Successful Sexuality Education in Schools in Nigeria., Nigerian School Health Journal
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-school-health-journal Vol.24(2) Pages: 1 – 8
Nabofa, O. E. (2012) Capacity of Fitness Centres for Managing Physical Fitness among Persons with Disabilities, Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine
https://web.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Nigeria-Association-of-Sports-Science-and-Medicine-182409778524721/?_rdc=1&_rdr Vol.XIII Pages: 153 – 157
Nabofa, O. E. (2012) Comparative Study of Cardio-Respiratory Efficiency and Power Responses to Physical Activity Courses among University Students., DELSU Journal of Educational Research and Development.
Vol.11 (1) Pages: 13 – 25
Nabofa, O. E. (2012) Innovations for Achieving Multidimensional Wellness through School Sports Resources in Nigeria, Nigerian Vocational Association Journal (NVAJ)
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10934415 Vol.17 (1) Pages: 94 – 101
Ochuko E. Nabofa and Peter ‘Suoke Onohwosafe (2011/12/1) The Need for Environmental Epidemiological Studies in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria, Studies on Ethno-Medicine/Routledge
http://krepublishers.com Vol.5 Pages: 201-204
Babalola, J.F. &Nabofa, O.E. (2011) Influence of Martial Arts on Selected Performance Variables , Research Journal of International Studies
http://ssrn.com/ Vol.22 Pages: 147 – 154
Akarah, Emma, Nabofa, Ochuko and Iheanacho, Sam B. C. (2011) (2011) Audience at Sports Competitions as Predictor of Effective Sport Marketing in Nigeria, Journal of Communication and Culture
www.rootindexing.com › journal › journal-of-communication-and-cu. Vol.2(1) Pages: 42 – 47
Nabofa, O. E. (2011) Social Outcomes of Interscholastic Sports in Delta Central Senatorial District of Delta State, Nigeria., Journal of Nigeria University Games Association (JNUGA)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/37205805 Vol.3(1) Pages: 144 – 151
Nabofa, O. E. (2011) Practicality of ICT in Enhancing Sports Performance., West African Journal of Physical and Health Education
ui.edu.ng › WAJOPHE Vol.15(1) Pages: 161 – 170
Nabofa, O. E. and Egenege, J. A. (2011) Sports and recreation strategy for building health fitness and wellness capacities in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. In P. A. Muoboghare (Eds.) Carrying Capacity of Tertiary Educational Institutions in Nigeria. A Book of Readings in honour of Professor J. O. Enaohwo, Options Books, Ibadan
Vol. Pages: 266 – 276
Nabofa, O. E. & Eboh, L. O. (2011) ICT Competency: An Essential Resource for Physical and Health Education Researchers in Nigeria, Edited Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka
Vol.1 Pages: 49 – 52
Nabofa, O. E. and Abass (2010) Motor abilities as correlates of National Sports Festival performance among Nigerian elite judo players, Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance African Region
http://www.ichpersd.org Vol.1 Pages: 272 – 279
Nabofa, O. E. (2010) Exercise and movement education professional s’ responsibilities in the attainment of fitness for wellness. In B. O. Ogundele (Eds.) Optimal Health Performance: The basis of human movement education in the 21st Century. A Book of Reading in Honour of Professor Veronica C. Igbanugo, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Ibadan
Vol. Pages: 64 - 74
Nabofa, O. E. and Money, F. O (2010) Anthropometric Profile of Senior Elite Judo Players in Nigeria., West African Journal of Physical and Health Education
ui.edu.ng › WAJOPHE Vol.14(1) Pages: 203 – 211
Nabofa, O. E. (2009) Preventing old age illnesses with recreational activities. In L. O. Eboh and Boye, T. E. (Ed.) Recreation and fitness, Mesega, Benin City
Vol. Pages: 118 – 135
Nabofa, O. E. (2009) Influence of stage of growth and development on judo skills acquisition capabilities, A. Onifade (Eds.) Proceedings of the 40th Conference of Nigeria Association of Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER.SD)
Vol.1 Pages: 61 – 71
Nabofa, O. E. (2009) HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING IN BUILDING THE TOTAL MAN, Nigerian Journal of Sports Management
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-JOSPAN-journal Vol.3(1) Pages: 173 – 183
Nabofa, O. E. and Akarah, E. (2009) Optimal body composition for the sport of judo in Nigeria, Scientia Africana
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sa Vol.8 Pages: 119-124
Nabofa, O. E and Akarah, E (2009). (2009) Optimal body composition for the sport of judo in Nigeria., Scientia Africana
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sa Vol.8 (1) Pages: 119-124
Abass, A. O. (PhD) and Nabofa, O. E. (2008) Predictors of peak performance in judo sport, International Journal of Applied Psychology and Human Performance
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/7912405 Vol.4 Pages: 678 – 689
Nabofa, O. E. (2008) Influence of Traditional Health Practice of Birth Control on Child Spacing and Family Size, Nigerian School Health Journal
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-school-health-journal Vol.20(1) Pages: 23 – 28
Nabofa, O. E. (2008) The nutritional status of Nigerian judo players in the Obesity-Malnutrition –Continuum (OMC), Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine
https://web.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Nigeria-Association-of-Sports-Science-and-Medicine-182409778524721/?_rdc=1&_rdr Vol.X(1) Pages: 83 – 86
Nabofa, O. E. (2008) Triumph of Mediocrity and Celebration of Failures, Boundless Magazine .A publication of the University of Ibadan Graduate Students Association (GSAN)
Vol.1 (1) Pages: 41
Nabofa, O. E. and Money, F. O. (2008) (2008) Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. In F. O. Money edited Essentials of Sports Science and Health Education, BOBPECO Publishers, Benin City
Vol. Pages: 128 - 170
Nabofa, O. E. and Muoboghare, P. A. (2007) Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) among Nigerian Junior National Judo Players. , SCIENTIAAFRICANA. An International Journal of Pure and Applied Science.
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sa Vol.6 (1) Pages: 72 – 80
Nabofa, O. E., Adisa, O., Muoboghare, P. A., and Boye, T, (2007) Effect of Judo the Martial Art on Hypertension and Resting Heart Rate, Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine
https://web.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Nigeria-Association-of-Sports-Science-and-Medicine-182409778524721/?_rdc=1&_rdr Vol.9 Pages: 38 – 44
Nabofa, O. E. and Nwajei, S. D. (2007). (2007) Teenage Pregnancy as a Health Hazard of a University’s Host Social Environment, Nigerian School Health Journal
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-school-health-journal Vol.19 (2) Pages: 19 – 26
Eboh, L. O; Akarah, E. O and Nabofa, O. E (2007) Awareness and Utilization of Grassroots Sports Sponsorship in Sports Marketing in Delta State, Journal of Sports Psychology Association of Nigeria (JOSPAN)
http://nigeria-education.org/journals/nigerian-JOSPAN-journal Vol.3 Pages: 73-81
Nabofa, O. E. and Muoboghare, P. A. (2007) Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) among Nigerian Junior National Judo Players, Scientia Africana
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sa Vol.6 Pages: 72 – 80
Muoboghare, P. A. (PhD), Nabofa, O. E. & Akarah, E. (2007) Stress Management Exercises for the Competitive Athlete: Attaining Millennium Development Goal Number Six, Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance African Region
http://www.ichpersd.org Vol.2 Pages: 19-26
Adisa, O., and Nabofa, O. E. (2007) Privatization and commercialization of sport: a vehicle for achieving millennium development goals, Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance African Region
http://www.ichpersd.org Vol.1 Pages: 14-23
Nabofa, O. E. and Muoboghare, P. A. (Ph. D) (2006) INFLUENCE OF THE MARTIAL ARTS ON AEROBIC FITNESS, Journal of International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance African Region
http://www.ichpersd.org Vol.1 Pages: 19-26
Muoboghare, P.A., Nabofa, O. E. and Akarah, O. (2006). (2006) Re-Engineering the Nigerian Sport Delivery System through Athletic Talent Grooming, West African Journal of Physical and Health Education
ui.edu.ng › WAJOPHE Vol.10(1) Pages: 142 – 150

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