Professor Celina Mojisola Adewunmi
Specialisation: Sports Psychology
Personal Statement
Prof. Celina Mojisola Adewunmi is a seasoned sport and exercise psychologist and a Professor in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Lagos.
She has produced different categories of students at undergraduate, masters, and PhD levels. Due to her immense commitment to the growth of youths both nationally and internationally, she was the Matron of Celestial Youth Aid Programme Initiative (CEYAP) and is currently a member of Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Forum Sub-Committee.
She has served as Chaperon/Camp Commandant at West Africa University Games (WAUG), Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA), and Federation of African University Games (FASU).
She also has a great interest in helping the less privileged in society, and in line with this she initiated a project where she provided financial assistance to indigent students in the University of Lagos and in her community.
She is happily married with wonderful children.
Education / Training
| Institution | Degree | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | Ph.D. | 2006 |
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | M.Ed. | 1989 |
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | B.Sc. | 1988 |
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | NCE | 1983 |
Professional Qualifications
- Member, Nigeria Association for Physical & Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD
- Member, International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER-SD)
- Member, Sports Psychologists Association of Nigeria (SPAN)
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
Prof. C. M. Adewunmi has served and is presently serving in many capacities in the University, such as:
- Member of the Senate
- Senate Representative at the University of Lagos Sports Council
- Post-Graduate Coordinator
Departmental Representative at the Post-Graduate Board - Hall Warden
- Hall Mistress
- Board Member, University of Lagos Women Society
- Board Member, School of Post-Graduate Studies, University of Lagos
- Board of Governors, Staff School, University of Lagos
Vice President, Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW), Lagos - Branch Chairman, Faculty of Education Students Welfare Committee
- Examination Officer,Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education
- Member and Assistant Examination Officer,
- Faculty of Education, University of Lagos
Staff Adviser. - University of Lagos Students Celestial Church of Christ (CELELAG)
She has been honoured with numerous awards and recognitions home and abroad. Some of these include:
- Merit Award by the National Council of Women Society, Surulere Chapter, in recognition of her distinction in voluntary service to the Association and community on youth empowerment
- Merit Award as the Best Interactional Lecturer in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education
- Merit Award as the Best Cohort Adviser of the Year
- Merit Award for Outstanding Contributions Towards Academic Pursuit
- Special Recognition Award for Excellence by the Celestial Honours and Merit Award International
Collaborations / Networks
Prof. Celina Mojisola Adewunmi is a member of the International Society of Sports Psychology (ISSP), Sports Psychology Association of Nigeria (SPAN), Association of Applied Sports Psychology (AASP), Nigeria Association of Physical Health Education and Recreation (NAPHER), International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (ICHPER.SD), Organisation for Women in Science for Developing World (OWSD), and Women Advancement Forum International Exchanges, Research and Academia (WAFIRA) for female academics and researchers.
She is Chairperson/Adviser of Foundation for A Better Environment (FABE) International Foundation and a Foundation Fellow of the Council of Institute of Corporate Administrator (FCAI).
She is also a member of the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Forum Sub-Committee.
Profile Links
Email: cadewunmi@unilag.edu.ng
Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citationshl=en&user=N4tL9x4AAAAJ
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