Grace Obrentri OKORNOR

An experienced and professional physical and health educator with eight years of experience in the Sub-Saharan educational sector. Adept in scoping and conducting grassroots research, statistical data analysis and report development. Looking to explore advanced ideas, theories and concepts in exercise science, and physical and health education and how they can be transferred and adapted to support the advancement of the West African healthcare system.

• Ghana Education Services, 2009-2019
• Ghana Private School Association, 2019-Present

• 2019, First Class, BSc Physical Education.
• 2015-2019, Ghana Education service scholarships.

• Research Assistant, Heritage Christian University College, 04/2021-Present
• Technical Support Volunteer, 1st African Paralympics Games, Accra-Ghana, 2023
• Volunteer (Assistant Coordinator), Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Accra-Ghana, 01/2019-12/2021
• Volunteer coach (Football), Plan Ghana International, Central Region, Ghana, 01/2019-12/2020
• Volunteer, Football Coach, Figo's Football Academy (Community project, boys U13), Gyinase near Atonsu, Kumasi-Ghana, 01/2017-12/2018
• Volunteer (Media Operations /Venue Construction Team Member), African Cup of Nations, Kumasi Venue Organising Committee (KVOC), 01/2007-12/2008

• English, Fluently
• French, Basic

• Omoregie, P. O., Odior, S. K. & Okornor, G. O, 2023, Knowledge of Sports Injury Prevention and Management among Coaches in Greater Accra Ghana., Journal of National Institute for Sports (JONIS), 6, 39-50
• Omoregie, P. O., Okornor, G. O & Bello, O. H, 2022, Relationship of Gender and Sports Discipline on University Athletes' Social Physique Anxiety (SPA)., Journal of Human Kinetics and Sports Science (JOHKASS), 6, 1, 224-235
• Acheampong, E. Y., Obrentri, G., Frimpong, R. & Aboagye, E., in press, "Out of national women's team": Experiences of former Ghanaian players., Journal of Sport, Education and Society
• Omoregie, P. O., Okornor, G. O., Odior, S. & Manomey, A., 2023, Investigating Exercise Preferences and Expectations of Students in a University Environment.

• Philip Osamende Omoregie (Ph.D), Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Heritage Christian University, Poo019A@Hcuc.edu.gh, +233545228295
• Dr. Ernest Yeboah Acheampong, Lecturer and Researcher, University of Education, Winneba, Eyacheampong@uew.edu.gh, +233503962283

• Human Motor Behavior
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Sport and Sociology
• Physical Activity Promotion
• Physical Education
• Leisure and Recreation
• Health Promotion

• 2023, Participant, Workshop on Academic Leadership Training (virtual), Winneba, Ghana, 08/28/2023
• 2023, Participant, Afrosport Summit 2023 at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana, 08/02-03/2023
• Obrentri, G., 2019, Participant, Africa Women's Sports Summit Workshop organised at Swiss Spirit Alisa Hotel, Accra Ghana, 05/15/2019
• Obrentri, G., Whajah C., & Acheampong, E. U., 2019, Pursuing professional status in women's football: A quantitative analysis of empowerment and social independence - presented at the 21st International Conference on Physical Education and Sport Science (ICPESS), Paris-France, 06/25-26/2019

• President, Royalhouse Chapel Students Association (ROSA), University of Education, Winneba, 09/2017-05/2018
• Treasurer, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Association of Students (HPERSSA), University of Education, Winneba, 09/2016-05/2017
• Youth organiser, Royalhouse Chapel, Tema-West, Tema, 01/2013-12/2019
• Assistant Sports Prefect, Agogo College of Education, Agogo, 09/2007-05/2008

• Research Student, University of Education, Winneba, Dr. Ernest Yeboah Acheampong, 08/2018-05/2019, Performed a qualitative analysis of empowerment and social independence., Pooled together research data from disparate sources to support data analysis on multiple projects., Proofread survey reports for multiple projects before supervisor approval.
• Research Assistant, Heritage Christian University, Phillip Osamende OMOREGIE (Ph.D), 01/2021-Present, Performed quantitative research data collection., Pooled together research data from disparate sources to support data analysis on multiple projects., Proofread survey reports for multiple projects prior to supervisor approval.