TITLE (PROF/DR/): DR.
NAME: ADEYEYE FESTUS MAYOWA
POSITION: PROFESSOR SPECIALISATION: SPORTS & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.)
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION | DEGREE (if applicable)
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University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos Nigeria | B.Sc. (Edu.) | 1998 | Physical Education |
University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos Nigeria | M.Ed. | 1989 | Sport Psychology |
University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos Nigeria | Ph.D. | 01/1996 | Sport Psychology |
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Personal Statement
I am an early‑career Sport and Exercise Psychologist dedicated to fostering inclusive, sustainable, and community‑focused athletic environments. Grounded in evidence‑based principles of motivation, behavior change, and group dynamics, I design interventions and frameworks that increase participation, enhance performance, and nurture social cohesion. By partnering with schools, clubs, and local organizations, I deliver sessions that build psychological skills such as goal‑setting, resilience, and communication and promote transparent, athlete‑centered decision‑making. I mentor aspiring practitioners and coaches, guiding them through ethical standards, cultural competence, and reflective practice to strengthen capacity across the system. My approach bridges rigorous research with hands‑on application, emphasizing scalable and improve mental health outcomes. Driven by a vision of sport as a catalyst for personal and collective growth. I continuously evaluate program impact through qualitative interviews and quantitative measures to ensure each initiative evolves in response to community needs and advances well‑being on and off the field.
Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours
- HOD – University of Lagos Department of HKHE 2021 – till date
- Member, Lagos State Council Athletic Federation 2012 – till date
Sport and Dance (NAPHER.SD)
- Vice President, Unilag Staff Cooperative 2009 – 2014
Multi-Purpose Society Limited
- National President – Sport Psychology Association of Nigeria (SPAN) 2006 – 2013
- Examination Officer, Faculty of Education 2008 – 2012
Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge
- Adeyeye, F.M (2019). Impact of emotion regulation strategies on aggressive behaviour of amateur footballers. Journal of Internationoal Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance ICHPER-SD Arica Region, 5(1), 265 – 275.
- Adeyeye, F.M (2019). Effect of a six-week motor skills training programme o the plasticiciy of human handedness among university basketball players. Journal of International Council of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance ICHPER-SD Africa Region, 5(2), 92-101.
- Adeyemo, K.A & Adeyeye, F.M (2021). Influence of coaches leadership styles on team cohesiveness of athletes in University of Lagos. Journall of Human Physiology, 6(2), 153-163. A Publication of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.
- Adeyeye, F.M, Fasoranti, A.J, Adeyemo, K.A Olawuyi, O & Nduka, L. (2018). Psychological influence of no-child syndrome on non-participation in recreational activities among women of childbearing age in south-east, Nigeria. Journall of Technical and Science Education, 12 (2), 101 – 109. A Publication of Rivers State University of Science and Technology,
- Adeyeye, F.M, & Adeyemo, K.A. (2016). Effects of mental skill training programme on direct free kick of grassroot footballers in Lagos, Nigeria. Journal od Technical and Science Education, 18 (1&2), 78-89. A publication of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Rivers
Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive)
- Prof. Grace Olapeju Otinwa, UNILAG, Nigeria
- Prof. M.A Ogunsemore, UNILAG, Nigeria
- Prof. Ipinmoroti, TASUED, Ijebu Ode
- Prof. Fadoju, University of Ibadan
- Prof. C.O Fasan, Lagos State University, Ojo
