JOURNAL OF HUMAN KINETICS & HEALTH EDUCATION PEDAGOGY: MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS’ PERCEPTION OF CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS TO PATIENT-CENTRED INTERACTION IN A TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTION IN EKITI STATE

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EDITORIAL   With the consistent patronage of the Journal of Human Kinetics and Health Education Pedagogy (JOKHED) by various researchers and the reading public, we are compelled to publish this SPECIAL EDITION of the Journal (Vol, 6, No 1, 2024), dedicated to   PROFESSOR JOSEPH AFOLAYAN ADEGBOYEGA.   The Editorial Board deployed appropriate logistics to screen and select articles with high quality and in conformity with the international standard of JOKHED.   This SPECIAL EDITION ascertains the publication of articles from diverse segments of Sport for Fitness, Wellness and Education pedagogy. We shall not relent in our avowed commitment to always put the journal in academic domain at least two times a year.   My profound appreciation goes to the members of the Editorial Board for their individual participation, and especially, the Ag.Head of Department and Assistant Editor in the successful publication of this SPECIAL EDITION of the Journal.       Professor Patrick Oladepo OYENIYI, Editor- In- Chief                                                                             ii   Vol. 6, No. 1, 2024                                     Journal of Human Kinetics and Health Education Pedagogy             EDITORIAL BOARD Editor –in-Chief - Professor Patrick Oladepo Oyeniyi Assistant Editor - Dr. (Mrs.) S. E. Ogunsile Acting Head of Department - Dr. (Mrs.) A. O. Awosusi Consulting Editors     Prof. A. L. Toriola - Tehwane University of Technology, South Africa Prof. (Mrs) F.A. Alade - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Prof. J. F. Babalola - University of Ibadan, Ibadan Prof. J. A. Adegun - Olumilua  University  of  Education,  Science  and     Technology, Ikere-Ekiti Prof. S. A. Adeyanju - Lead City University, Ibadan Prof. (Mrs) C. F. Ogundana   Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Prof. L. O. Eboh - Delta State University, Abraka Prof. A. O. Akeredolu - Lagos State University, Ojoo, Lagos Prof. M. Yakassai - Bayero University, Kano Prof. O. A. Onifade - University of Ilorin, Ilorin Publication Committee     Prof. Pat Ola Oyeniyi - Chairman Prof. O. B. Ajayi-Vincent -   Prof. (Mrs) P.E. Konwea -   Mrs. O. O. Aina -   Dr. (Mrs.) S. E. Ogunsile - Secretary   PROFILE OF PROFESSOR JOSEPH AFOLAYAN ADEGBOYEGA   Joseph Afolayan Adegboyega is a Professor of Health Education in the Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.   He had his Master’s and Ph.D degrees from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).  He was the Head of Department of Human Kinetics and health   Education (2011 – 2013). Professor Adegboyega has attended many academic seminars, workshops and conferences at both local and international levels. He was the lead paper presenter at the 2017 Nigerian School Health Association Conference held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. A keynote address presenter at the World Red Cross Day at Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State in 2017. A keynote address presenter at the Annual National Conference of the School of Science, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo in 2023. A lead paper presenter at the Scientific Forum of West African University Games (WAUG) Championship at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2023. A Guest lecturer at the 2024 Zonal Conference of Special Marshals comprising Ekiti, Kwara and Kogi States in 2024. He is a well-grounded researcher nationally and internationally. He has authored, edited and published many books including 77 articles in both local and international recognized learned journals. Professor Adegboyega has attended many training and capacity building programmes and served in numerous administrative capacities as a member or chairman of many committees and panels. He was an External Examiner to many Universities and a seasoned resource person and organizer of seminars, workshops and conferences at both State and University levels. His remarkable achievements while in the University as a lead organizer of conferences and capacity building training programmes included the following: The 1st National Conference on ‘The Role of Education in Tackling Global Economic   Recession in Nigeria- 2017. The 2nd   National  Conference  on  ‘Emerging  Global  Trends  in  Education  and Sustainable Development in 2018 The 3rd National Conference on ‘Educational Approaches to Combating Security Challenges in Nigeria- 2019   One-day capacity building workshop for Academi Staff on ‘Ethics in Academics’-2019   One-day capacity building workshop for Academic Staff on ‘Advanced Research   Designs, Methods of Writing Proposals to Attract Grants and Rules of Engagement of Academic Staff. As an astute Lecturer and Professor, he taught and supervised many undergraduates and postgraduate courses and students. He successfully supervised 9 Ph.D holders. Professor Adegboyega is a member of International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER.SD); Nigerian Association of Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (APHERSD, Nigeria Chapter); Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine (NASSM); Nigerian School Health Association (NSHA), (NJHE); Nigerian Association of Health Educators; Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria; to mention but view. He held many duty posts in the university such as: Head of Department; Ag. Chairman, Ekiti State University Sports Council, Ado-Ekiti; Chairman, Fact-Finding Committee on Students Protest; Chairman, Faculty of Education Research Committee. He has presented papers and Lead Papers at various conferences in Nigeria and other countries globally. He has received many awards amongst them are: Certificate of Honour by National Youth Soccer Clubs as Deputy Director of NAYSOC, Ekiti State; Certificate of Honour by Association of Physical, Health Education and Recreation, College of Education, Ikere Chapter, Ekiti State; Certificate of Honour by Ekiti State University Sports Council; Award of Honour as Icon of Efficiency by Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; Award of Excellence by University Staff Sports Clubs; Letter of Commendation by College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti; Letter of Commendation by Federal Road Safety Corps, Zone 8, Zonal Headquarter, Ilorin; Letter of Commendation by Federal Road Safety Corps, Ekiti State Command; Award of Excellence by Federal Road Safety Corps, RS8.2 Ekiti Sector Command, Ado-Ekiti   His Service outside the University Represented, University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile – Ife and won Medal in 4 by 100meters relay race at WAUG, 1977.   Represented, University Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile – Ife at NUGA, Lagos 1978 and NUGA, Benin-City, 1980 won Medals in the sprints.   Represented, Nigeria at the FISU Games in Nairobi, Kenya 1978 won bronze medal in the 4 by 100 metres relay   Represented Oyo State at the National Sports Festival, Ibadan, Oluyole, 1979 in 100 metres and 4 by 100 metres relay   Participated in 100 metres and 200 metres at the European Southern County Athletics Competitions, Crystal Palace, London, 1979   Member of Ekiti South Zonal Sports Committee 1996 to 2012 Coordinator (Athletics) NICEGA Games, Katsina, 1992, Kano 1996, Ilesa, 2005   Chairman, Technical/Venue/Talent Hunting Sub-Committee, 1st Ekiti State Sports Festival, 1998.   Secretary, Federation of Youth Soccer Clubs, Ekiti State, 1997 – 1998 Vice-Chairman, Ekiti State Football Association, 1999 – 2003 Athletics Official at the Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA), Ado – Ekiti, 2008   Unit Coordinator, RS 8.2 Federal Road Safety Corps, College of Education, Ikere – Ekiti 1995 – 2005   State Coordinator RS 8.2 Federal Road Safety Corps, Ekiti State, April 2005 to August, 2012.   Chairman, National Youth Soccer Clubs (NAYSOC), 2011-2018 Member, Technical/Venue Sub-Committee, 3rd Ekiti State Sports Festival, 2012 Member, Ekiti State Athletics Federation of Nigeria, 2014.   Member of the Brain Trust Group set up by Ekiti State Government on Revenue Generation Drive for Sustainable Development, 2015.   Member of National Association of Athletics Technical Officials (NAATO), Ekiti State Chapter.     Public Organised Programmes Major Public Programmes Organised by Adegboyega, J. A. between 2013 and 2019 as A Lead Consultant for the following Management Training Programmes sponsored by Local Government Service Commission, Ekiti State   A 2-Day Management Training Programme on Effective Verbal Communication in the Public for Ekiti State Local Government Personnel from May 15-16, 2013 held at Pastoral Centre, Ado=Ekiti   A 2-Day Management Training Programme on Corruption Alleviation and Enhance Effective Accounting and Auditing Practice at Local Government for Local Government Personnel from May 22-23, 2013 held at Royal Castles and Suites   A 2-Day Management Training Programme on Skills and Competence Development for Effective Job Performance for Local Government Staff from June 10-11, 2013 held at Local Government Training School, Ilawe-Ekiti   A 2-Day Management Training Programme on Control of Environmental Health Hazards at the Local Government level for Health Environmental Officers from July 2-3, 2013 held at Pastoral Centre, Ado-Ekiti   A 2- Day Management Training Programme on Communication Skills and Report Writing for Effective Job Performance in Public Administration for Local Government Staff from August 22-23, 2013 held at Local Government Staff Training School, Ilawe- Ekiti, Ekiti State   A 3-Day Management Training Programme on Mentoring of Supporting Personnel for Effective Management of Local Government Administration in Ekiti State from May 14-16, 2014 held at Royal Birds Hotels, Ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo State   A 2-Day Management Training Programme on Public Servants: An Unbiased Umpire in a Democratic Society for Local Government Personnel from June 4-6, 2014 held at Royal Birds Hotels, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State.   A 2-Day Retreat on Strategies for Effective Administration in the Local Government Service for Top Management Staff of Ekiti State Local Government from November 10-11, 2015 held at Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort, Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti State   One-Day Management Training Programme on Ebola-the Ragging Scourge, Myth and Truth for Staff of Local Government on October 13, 2014 held at Local Government Staff Training School, Ilawe- Ekiti, Ekiti State   A 2-Day Management Training Workshop on Computer Office Applications and Statistical Programming for Local Government Computer Operators from September 5-6, 2019 held at Local Government Training School, Ilawe- Ekiti, Ekiti State   One -Day Training Workshop on Living a Healthy Life, Stress Management and Agribusiness for Sustainable Food Security for Staff of Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Ekiti State on July 16, held at West Gate Hotel, Ajebamidele, Ado-Ekiti He retired meritoriously from the services of Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti having attained the mandatory retirement age. 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