Dr. Joseph Otundo is an Assistant Professor of Health Education and Promotion. He joined UA Little Rock in 2018. Prior to that, he was a visiting assistant professor at Southeastern Louisiana University.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Kenyatta University (Kenya). His master’s degree is from Southeastern Louisiana University and his PhD is from Louisiana State University.
Dr. Otundo’s primary research interests include Pedagogy, Physical Activity Motivation, and Behavior Change. Secondary research has involved on cross-disciplinary studies with a focus on Wellness.
Dr. Otundo has published numerous research articles, authored several book chapters, and presented his research findings at many professional conferences.
Courses taught at UA Little Rock:
HHPS 1370 – Personal Health
HHPS 3383 – Introduction to Epidemiology
HHPS 3401 – Nutrition
HHPS 4371/5371 – Health Education Concepts and Applications
HHPS 4373/5373 – Controversial Issues HLED
HHPS 4378/5378 – Organization and Management of HLED
HHPS 4379 – Methods and Techniques of Teaching Health Education
HHPS 4695 – Internship in HLED
HHPS 7302 – Basic Statistics in Health Sciences)
Select Publications:
Otundo J., and Prince, B. (2022). Experimental study of Physical Activity Environment, Positive and Negative Affect, and Motivation. International Journal of Physical Education, Sports, and Health, 9(3), 20-25.
Otundo J., & Prince, B. (2020). The Influence of Instructional Design on Physical Activity Motivation. Journal of Liberal Arts and Humanities, 1(8), 1-9.
Otundo J.O. & Garn, A.C. (2020). Testing an integrated Model of Interest Theory and Self-Determination Theory in University Physical Activity Classes. The Physical Educator, 77(3), 575–594.
Otundo J., & Prince, B. (2020). Examination of Summer Campers’ Physical Activity Interest and Behavior. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 10(1), 232-239.
Otundo J., & MacGregor, S. K. (2019). Effect of Situational Interest and Social Support on College Students’ Physical Activity Motivation: A Mixed Methods Analysis. The Physical Educator, 76(2), 502-523.
Select Conference presentations:
Otundo J., & Opiri, J.A. The Role of Health Education in Overall Health: Systematic Analysis of Health Education Curriculum in Kenya and the United States. Presentation at 15th Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) Conference, September 2023, Atlanta.
Opiri, J A. & Otundo J. Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Higher Education: A forward-looking Analysis. Presentation at 15th Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) Conference, September 2023, Atlanta.
Otundo J. & Opiri, J.A. Investigation of Imposter Phenomenon and Social Support in Workplace. Poster presentation at 33rd Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference, March 2023, Colorado Springs.
Opiri J. & Otundo J. Embracing Cultural Diversity in today’s classroom. Presentation at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), June 2022, Orlando, Florida.
Otundo, J. O. & Opiri, J. A. Pedagogical Approaches to Generation Z: Characteristics and Strategies. Presentation at the 13th annual Kenya Scholars & Studies Association (KESSA) conference, September 2021, Dallas, Texas.
