My name is Prof. Daniel Apaak. I am an Associate Professor with the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Faculty of Science and Technology Education, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. I come from Dorninga in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region. I am Christian and I am married.
Prof. Daniel Apaak
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Recent activity
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Conference
Jun 2024
A Two-Day Workshop for Emerging Leaders and Administrators on Emotional Intelligence in Leadership.
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Conference
Nov 2023
Sports Governance and Leadership Course
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Award
Jan 2007
Distinction in International Basketball Coaching Course
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Kinetics Education
University of Ilorin
2015
Master of Philosophy in Physical Education
University of Cape Coast
2008
★ Career & positions
Head of Department
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Aug, 2020 to Sep, 2021
Vice-Dean
Faculty of Science and Technology Education
Sep, 2020 to Aug, 2022
Hall Master
Atlantic Hall
Oct, 2022 to Aug, 2024
Teaching & projects
Progressivism
Publications 34 works
2025
Compliance to food safety standards: Determining the barriers within the hotel industry
Cynthia Esinam Segbedzi, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
PLOS Global Public Health · Article · 3 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Assessing Stakeholders Views on Factors Influencing Female Participation in Sporting Activities: A Case Study at Bia West District in the Western North Region of Ghana
Stephen Baidoo, Daniel Apaak
Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · Article · Source: OpenAlex
Evaluating Health Markers Response to Aerobic Exercise among Keep Fit Club Members in Ghana: A Paired Analysis Across Age Categories
Nathaniel Atikumi, Daniel Apaak, Charles Domfeh, Christopher Akubah et al.
Advances in Physical Education · Article · Source: OpenAlex
2024
Prevalence and predictors of workplace sexual harassment of nurses in the Central Region of Ghana: a cross-sectional online survey
Aliu Mohammed, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
BMJ Open · Article · 5 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Care for the cerebrovascular accident survivors: experiences of family caregivers
Fortune Selasi Atsu, Nkosi Nkosi Botha, Cynthia Esinam Segbedzi, Mary Aku Ogum et al.
BMC Palliative Care · Article · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Assessing the Safety of Hotel Food: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Food Handlers
Cynthia Esinam Segbedzi, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
Journal of Food Quality · Article · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Impact of Morphological Variables on Throwing Ability: A Gender-Driven Exploration Among Athletes in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Stephen Anim, Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, Daniel Apaak, Eric Opoku-Antwi et al.
International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Knowledge and Teaching Competencies of Physical Education Teachers on Students with Special Needs in the Central Region, Ghana
Kodwo Owusu, Daniel Apaak, Charles Domfeh, Alexander Kweku Eshun
Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Social support mediates job demands, and burnout relation among public senior high school teachers, Ghana
Richard Akutey, Daniel Apaak, Edward Wilson Ansah
Journal of Psychology in Africa · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Body Weight and Cardio-respiratory Fitness: Predictors of Physical Function Capacity among Older Adults
Eric A. Aloko, Munkaila Seibu, Daniel Apaak, Emmanuel Osei Sarpong et al.
Research Square · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex
Disposal of SARS-CoV-2 corpses: experiences of environmental health officers
Edward Wilson Ansah, Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Daniel Apaak, Samuel Maneen et al.
BMC Public Health · Article · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2023
Sexual harassment as experienced by nurses from selected healthcare facilities in Ghana
Aliu Mohammed, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
BMC Nursing · Article · 21 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Coping with hypertensive treatment at Bono Regional Hospital in Sunyani, Ghana: a prospective observational cohort study
Prince Owusu Adoma, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak, Richard Osei Agjei et al.
Pan African Medical Journal · Article · 5 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Compliance to food safety standards - Determining the barriers within the hotel industry
Cynthia Esinam Segbedzi, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
medRxiv · Preprint · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Job Demands, Social Support, and Burnout among Public Senior High School Teachers, Ghana
Richard Akutey, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
medRxiv · Preprint · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Body Weight and Cardio-respiratory Fitness: Predictors of Physical Function Capacity among Older Adults
Eric A. Aloko, Munkaila Seibu, Daniel Apaak, Emmanuel Osei Sarpong et al.
medRxiv · Preprint · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Factors Influencing Attendance and Academic Performance Among Student-Athletes in the Obuasi Municipality, Ghana
Joseph Anthony Yawson, Daniel Apaak, Stephen Baidoo
European Journal of Education and Pedagogy · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Psychometric Properties of a Safety Culture Index among Mental Health Workers in Ghana
Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak, Rafael Valdece Sousa Bastos
Archives of Psychiatry Research · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Care for the Cardiovascular Accident Survivor: Experiences of Family Caregivers
Fortune Selasi Atsu, Nkosi Nkosi Botha, Edward Wilson Ansah, Cynthia Esinam Segbedzi et al.
Research Square · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex
Mediating Effect of Physical Activity on Relation between Cardio-respiratory Fitness and Physical Function Capacity of Older Adults
Eric A. Aloko, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak, Emmanuel Osei Sarpong et al.
medRxiv · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Professional Experiences, Leadership Growth, and Progression Approaches Adopted by Women Working Within Professional Sports Organisations in Ghana
Abena Adasa Nkrumah, Daniel Apaak, Stephen Kyenkyehene Addae
Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences · Article · Source: OpenAlex
2022
Maternal and child health data quality in health care facilities at the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Obed Uwumbornyi Lasim, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
BMC Health Services Research · Article · 26 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Improving Body Mass Index of School-Aged Children Using a Nine-Week Rope Skipping Training Intervention: A One-Group Pre-Test Post-Test Design
James Boadu Frimpong, Michael Agyei, Daniel Apaak, Edward Wilson Ansah et al.
Children · Article · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Health and Safety Hazards Confronting Mortuary Attendants
N. N. Botha, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
Conference-paper · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Relationship between Selected Physical Fitness Variables and Shooting Accuracy among High School Basketball Players in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Daniel Apaak, Alexander Kweku Eshun, Charles Domfeh, Khalid Attah-Osei
Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Relationship between attendance and academic performance among student-athletes in Obuasi municipality, Ghana
Daniel Apaak, Joseph Anthony Yawson
International Journal for Innovation Education and Research · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2021
Prevalence and Correlates of Serious Injuries among Adolescents in Mauritius
Dickson Okoree Mireku, Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak et al.
The Scientific World JOURNAL · Article · 10 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Impact of Developmental Games on Balance Abilities of Basic School Children in Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region, Ghana
Richmond Stephen Sorkpor, Daniel Apaak, Edward Wilson Ansah
International Journal of Education and Teaching · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Relationship Between Physical Fitness Variables and Playing Ability Among Handball Players in Senior High Schools in Central Region, Ghana
Daniel Apaak, Stephen Anim, Richmond Stephen Sorkpor
International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
2020
Factors associated with the utilization of electronic medical records in the Eastern Region of Ghana
Lawrence R. Essuman, Daniel Apaak, Edward Wilson Ansah, Francis Sambah et al.
Health Policy and Technology · Article · 22 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Physical activity and dietary behaviors: a phenomenological analysis of experiences of Ghanaians during the COVID-19 Lockdown
Edward Wilson Ansah, Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Daniel Apaak
Pan African Medical Journal · Article · 12 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2015
Comparative Analysis of Academic performance of Junior High School Athletes and Non-Athletes in Komenda, Edina, Eguafo and Abrim Municipality, Central Region, Ghana
Daniel Apaak, A. A. Adesoye, Maceo Mayo, M. G. Aina
Article · Source: OpenAlex
2010
Gambling habits of athletes and nonathletes classified as disordered gamblers.
Journal article · Source: ORCID
OpenAlex updated 10 Sep 2026
Engagements
📅 Conferences attended
2024
A Two-Day Workshop for Emerging Leaders and Administrators on Emotional Intelligence in Leadership.
Participant · University of Cape Coast School of Graduate Studies Graduate Lecture Theatre 311, Cape Coast
2023
Sports Governance and Leadership Course
Resource Person · Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi
Honors & affiliations
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Distinction in International Basketball Coaching Course
University of Leipzig, Germany · 2007
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Member
UTAG · 2017
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
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Professor · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum
Lecturer · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Dr. Michael Agyei
Lecturer · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Mr. Elias Kwashievi Menyanu
Assistant Lecturer · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Dr. (Mrs.) Salome Amissah-Essel
Senior Lecturer · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Prof. Edward Wilson Ansah
Associate Professor · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Mr. Francis Kyeremeh
Assistant Registrar · University Primary School
Educational Administration
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Ms. Millan Ahema Tawiah
Deputy Registrar · College of Education Studies
Educational Administration
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Mr. Sandy Kumi-Sinatra
Junior Assistant Registrar · School of Graduate Studies
Educational Administration
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Miss Mary Ampenebea Mickson
Assistant Lecturer · Department of Basic Education
Educational Administration
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Mrs. Eunice Amoako-Mensah
Junior Assistant Registrar · Design Thinking and Innovation Hub
Educational Administration
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Dr. Thomas Hormenu
Senior Lecturer · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Prof. Joseph Kwame Mintah
Professor · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Prof. Edward Wilson Ansah
Associate Professor · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Dr. Michael Agyei
Lecturer · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Dr. Ebenezer Oduro Antiri
Lecturer · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Prof. Charles Domfeh
Associate Professor · Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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