TITLE (PROF/DR/): PROF.

NAME: ADEWUNMI CELINA MOJISOLA

POSITION: PROFESSOR                 SPECIALISATION: SPORTS 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.)

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 had her B. Sc (1988), M.Sc.Ed. (1989), and Ph.D (2006) all from the University of Lagos.

She is a member of 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), Member Organisation for Women in Science for Developing World (OWSD), Member Women Advancement Forum International Exchanges, Research and Academia (WAFIRA) For female academics and researchers, Chairperson/Adviser Foundation for A Better Environment (FABE) International Foundation, Foundation Fellow Council of Institute of Corporate Administrator (FCAI). She has published in reputable journals at local, national and international levels.

Prof. (Mrs.) C.M Adewunmi has served and presently serving in many capacities in the University such as elected member of the senate, senate representative at the University of Lagos Sports Council, Post-Graduate Coordinator and 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, to mention a few. She is also staff adviser, University of Lagos Students Celestial Church of Christ (CELELAG).

She has been honoured with numerous awards and recognitions home and abroad some which are the 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, and so on. She was given a special recognition award for excellence by the Celestial Honours and Merit Award International.

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 currently a member of Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) forum sub-committee. She is happily married with wonderful children.

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.

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Appointed Board Member, University of Lagos Staff School, University of Lagos, Lagos.                              2024
• Appointed Member, Constitution of Departmental Curriculum – Review Committee, Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Lagos.                                                                                                                                                      2023
• Appointed Member, Examination Results Committee (ERC), School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.                                                                                                                                                                                                  2023
• Appointed Chairperson, Student’s Welfare Committee. Faculty of Education, University of Lagos.               2022-date
• Appointed Member, Sandwich Programme Committee, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos.              2023
• Appointed Secretary, University of Lagos Women Society, Financial Committee, University of Lagos.         2023
• Elected as the Financial Secretary, University of Lagos Women Society, University of Lagos                         2022
• Appointed as Chairperson “Youth Connect” University of Lagos Women Society, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2022
• Re-appointed as Hall Mistress of Sodeinde (Postgraduate) Hall, University of Lagos                                      2021
• Appointed as Board Member SPGS, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos                                                              2021– date
• Appointed international external examiner, Pan African University, Life and Earth Science Institute             2021
• Appointed as Hall Mistress of Sodeinde (Postgraduate) Hall, University of Lagos.                                          2019
• Appointed as a Member of Time-Lapse/ Withdrawal Taskforce Committee (Sciences).                                 2019
• Appointed as Postgraduate Co-ordinator and Departmental Representative to the Postgraduate Board     2019
• Human Kinetics and Health Education Department, University of Lagos, Postgraduate Students’ Staff Adviser.  2019
• Renewal of Appointment as Hall Warden, Moremi Hall, University of Lagos                                                    2018-2019

 Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge

1. Onwuama, M. A.C, Ogunsemore, M.A, Awoyinfa, J.O., Adewunmi, C.M., Ajibola, G.S, Omojuwa, A.I, Owolewa, M.O. & Osadebe, S. (2025). Exploring Health Dimensions of Physical Activity during Worship Sessions in Selected Faith-Based Organizations in Southwest, Nigeria. International Journal of Christianity and Sports, 2 (1), 74 – 83.
2. Adewunmi,M, Adeyeye F.M., & Adekunle, A.O. (2024). Effects of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on Anxiety Regulation among Amateur Footballers in Lagos State. Journal of Research and Contemporary Issues in Human Kinetics and Health Education (JORCIHKHE), 7(1),37 – 48.
3. Adewunmi,M, & Kolawole, M.O. (2024) Impact of Mental Skills Training on Team Cohesion of Amateur Football Players in Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Research and Contemporary Issues in Human Kinetics and Health Education (JORCIHKHE), 7(1), 194 – 203.
4. Adewunmi,M, & Uroh, C.C. (2022) Relationship between Monetary Reward and Athletic Identity of Lagos State Athletes. International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 35(1), 1–8. A publication of University of California, USA.
5. Adewunmi,M, & Esan, J.A. (2022) Human Kinetics and Health Education Curriculum for Sustainable Development of Nigerian Adolescents. Journal of Economic, Social and Education Issues, 2(1), 39–42.

Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive) 

1. O.A Adegbesan, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
2. G.O Otinwa, University of Lagos, Nigeria

• J.O. Awoyinfa, University of Lagos, Nigeria

1. M.A.C. Onwuama, University of Lagos, Nigeria
2. Dr B.O. Olayemi, University of Lagos, Nigeria