Prof. Okey Charles Ogu

Prof. Okey Charles Ogu is a PROFESSOR in HUMAN KINETICS AND SPORTS SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Prof. Okey Charles Ogu

Staff Profile

Professor Okey Charles Ogu, at Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

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Human Kinetics And Sports Science, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department/Sub-Unit:
HUMAN KINETICS AND SPORTS SCIENCE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University of Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2002)
October, 1997 to October, 2001
Ph.D. Sports Sociology & Cultural Anthropology

Relevant/Working Experience

1Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 1991 to Present

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Ogu Okey Charles. (2019, December) Cultural factors currently affecting inclusive practice–Africa , pp 205-213
2Ogu Okey Charles, Francois Cleophas, Agueda Maria Flores Gomes. (2019, December) History of inclusive physical education in Africa
Journal Articles
1Okey Charles Ogu, Judith Chikamma Okoroafor. (2025, September), "Investigating Inclusive Practices in General Physical Education (GPE) Classes in Nigeria: An Exploratory Study", Palaestra
2Okey Charles Ogu, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah. (2023, October), "Self-Esteem and Attitude to Participate in Physical Activity Among Children Living With Disabilities.", Palaestra, Vol. 37, (Issue 4)
3Ogu Charles. (2021, January), "Social Skills Possessed by Students with Visual Impairment in an Integrated Physical Games and Sports Situation.", Palaestra, Vol. 35, (Issue 1)
4OC Ogu. (2020, January), "Understanding the importance of using sport to teach social skills in students with visual impairment.", Palaestra, Vol. 34, (Issue 4)
5Ogu Okey Charles, Nwosu Kingsley Chinaza. (2018, September), "Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity Participation Among Youth with Visual and Hearing Impairments in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 32, (Issue 3)
6Ogu Charles. (2018, September), "INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.", Palaestra
7Ogu Charles. (2018, January), "IFAPA: Summary of Inclusive Education International Conference", Palaestra
8Okey Charles Ogu, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, Iloka Chidinma Gloria. (2017, March), "PERCEPTION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATORS TOWARD TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN AN INCLUSIVE CLASS SETTING IN NIGERIA.", Palaestra, Vol. 31, (Issue 1)
9Okey Charles Ogu, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu. (2016, December), "DISABILITY TYPES, SELF-EFFICACY, AND ATTITUDE TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: A PILOT STUDY.", Palaestra, Vol. 30, (Issue 4)
10OGU OKEY CHARLES, ILOKA CHIDINMA GLORIA. (2015, December), "PERCEPTION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATORS TOWARD TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN AN INCLUSIVE CLASS SETTING IN NIGERIA.", Palaestra, Vol. 29, (Issue 4)
11UMUNNAH O. JOSEPH OGU OKEY CHARLES. (2013, February), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY AND SELF-ESTEEM IN A COHORT SCHOOL AGE NIGERIAN CHILDREN", GHANA JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
12OC Ogu. (2013, April), "Adapted physical activity in Nigeria.", International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
13O.C Ogu, Emeahara G.O, Odo E.O, Nwosu K.C. (2012, August), "Adolescent Tv sports fan’s anxiety level before and after watching a soccer match", International Journal of Educational Research and Development
14Okey Charles Ogu, TE Boye. (2012, August), "Sociological Variables Influencing the Nigeria Premier League", UNIZIK Journal of Religion and Human Relations
15UMUNNAH JOSEPH O. OGU OKEY CHARLES, ANOZIE NWABUNWANNE O.. (2011, June), "EFFECTS OF COLD APPLICATION ON MAXIMAL ISOMETRIC STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE OF QUQDRICEPS FEMORIS MUSCLE GROUP IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS", GHANA JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
16Umunna J.O, O.C Ogu, N. O. Anozie. (2011, December), "Effects of cold application on maximal isometric strength and endurance of quadriceps femoris muscle group in apparently healthy individuals.", GHANA JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
17Ogu Charles. (2003, February), "PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND SPORTS MOTIVATION IN SCHOOLS: PLAYGROUND AND FACILITIES IN PERPECTIVE", EDUCATION FOR TODAY, Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
18OC Ogu. (1999, January), "Social situations affecting the sporting experiences of working-class women in Nigeria: a challenge to sport for all", Int Sports Stud, Vol. 21, (Issue 2)

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA), organised by IFAPA.", (IFAPA-Finland), Zoom