{"id":1689,"date":"2025-05-26T13:12:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1689"},"modified":"2025-05-26T13:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:20:56","slug":"dr-adeyeye-f-m","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1689","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Adeyeye F.M."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1689\" class=\"elementor elementor-1689\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9cb2f2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9cb2f2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d8e159e\" data-id=\"d8e159e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb134c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bb134c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.4 - 31-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adeyeye.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adeyeye.jpg 220w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adeyeye-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adeyeye-146x146.jpg 146w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adeyeye-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adeyeye-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adeyeye-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adeyeye-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd69fb7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dd69fb7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d25e2da\" data-id=\"d25e2da\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9925bdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9925bdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.4 - 31-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): <strong>DR.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NAME: <strong>ADEYEYE FESTUS MAYOWA<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">POSITION: <strong>PROFESSOR\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>SPECIALISATION<strong>: SPORTS &amp; EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">EDUCATION\/TRAINING <em>(Begin with Bachelor\u2019s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add\/delete rows as necessary.)<\/em><\/span><\/p><table width=\"722\"><thead><tr><td width=\"348\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">INSTITUTION AND LOCATION<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DEGREE<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>(if applicable)<\/em><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Completion Date<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MM\/YYYY<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FIELD OF STUDY<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td width=\"348\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">University of Lagos &#8211; Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">B.Sc. (Edu.)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1998<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Physical Education<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">University of Lagos &#8211; Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M.Ed.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1989<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sport Psychology<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">University of Lagos &#8211; Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ph.D.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">01\/1996<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sport Psychology<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Personal Statement<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am an early\u2011career Sport and Exercise Psychologist dedicated to fostering inclusive, sustainable, and community\u2011focused athletic environments. Grounded in evidence\u2011based 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\u2011setting, resilience, and communication and promote transparent, athlete\u2011centered decision\u2011making. 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\u2011on 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\u2011being on and off the field.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HOD \u2013 University of Lagos Department of HKHE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2021 \u2013 till date<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Member, Lagos State Council Athletic Federation\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02012 \u2013 till date<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sport and Dance (NAPHER.SD)<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Vice President, Unilag Staff Cooperative\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02009 \u2013 2014<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multi-Purpose Society Limited\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">National President \u2013 Sport Psychology Association of Nigeria (SPAN)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2006 &#8211; 2013<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Examination Officer, Faculty of Education\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02008 &#8211; 2012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Selected Most Recent Publications \/Contributions to Knowledge<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Adeyeye, F.M (2019). <\/strong>Impact of emotion regulation strategies on aggressive behaviour of amateur footballers. <em>Journal of Internationoal Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance ICHPER-SD Arica Region, 5(1), 265 &#8211; 275<\/em>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Adeyeye, F.M (2019). <\/strong>Effect of a six-week motor skills training programme o the plasticiciy of human handedness among university basketball players. <em>Journal of International Council of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance ICHPER-SD Africa Region, 5(2), 92-101.<\/em><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adeyemo, K.A &amp; <strong>Adeyeye, F.M (2021). <\/strong>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.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Adeyeye, F.M, <\/strong>Fasoranti, A.J, Adeyemo, K.A Olawuyi, O &amp; Nduka, L. (2018). Psychological influence of no-child syndrome on non-participation in recreational activities among women of childbearing age in south-east, Nigeria. <em>Journall of Technical and Science Education, 12 (2), 101 \u2013 109. <\/em>A Publication of Rivers State University of Science and Technology,<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Adeyeye, F.M, <\/strong>&amp; Adeyemo, K.A. (2016). Effects of mental skill training programme on direct free kick of grassroot footballers in Lagos, Nigeria. <em>Journal od Technical and Science Education, <\/em>18 (1&amp;2), 78-89. A publication of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, <strong>Rivers<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Collaborators\/ Networks (International inclusive)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prof. Grace Olapeju Otinwa, UNILAG, Nigeria<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prof. M.A Ogunsemore, UNILAG, Nigeria<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prof. Ipinmoroti, TASUED, Ijebu Ode<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prof. Fadoju, University of Ibadan<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prof. C.O Fasan, Lagos State University, Ojo<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): DR. 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