Vision
To nurture a vibrant sporting culture that promotes excellence, teamwork, and overall development among students and staff.
Mission
To provide a conducive environment for physical, mental, and social development through sports and recreational activities, enhancing fairness, unity, discipline, and excellence among students and staff.
Core Functions
We:
- organize, promote, and oversee sports competitions and recreational activities for students and staff,
- identify and nurture talent to represent the institution in external competitions,
- collaborate with national and international sports organizations to expose athletes to competitive opportunities,
- encourage participation in sports and fitness programs for improved physical and mental health,
- organize seminars and workshops on nutrition, wellness, and sports science,
- host community-oriented sports events to foster goodwill and social integration,
- use sports as a medium to instil values such as teamwork, discipline, leadership, and resilience, and mentor students for leadership roles within and beyond sports.
The Sports Directorate can significantly enhance the institution’s reputation, community spirit, and individual well-being with these objectives, goals and focus areas
Objectives
- To promote active participation in sports and recreational activities for the holistic development of students and staff.
- To identify, develop, and support athletic talent to achieve excellence in regional, national, and international competitions.
- To foster unity, discipline, and teamwork through structured sports programs.
- To enhance the physical and mental well-being of the institution’s community through fitness and wellness programs.
Strategic Goals
- Establish training programs for athletes and non-athletes to cultivate skills and enhance performance.
- Collaborate with professional sports organizations and coaches for advanced development programs.
- Ensure accessibility to sports amenities for all members of the institution.
- Prepare and support teams for participation in intercollegiate, national, and international sports competitions.
- Encourage participation in sports by all demographics, including women, persons with disabilities, and minority groups.
- Promote lesser-known sports to diversify participation and engagement.
- Host inter-community sports events to strengthen ties with surrounding communities.
- Promote the institution as a hub for regional and national sports activities.
- Run regular health and fitness campaigns.
Areas of Focus
- Training programs for athletes.
- Access to physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for athletes.
- Construction and maintenance of quality sports facilities.
- Optimal utilization of available resources for sports and recreation.
- Recreational sports leagues and fitness clubs for the non-competitive audience.
- Collaboration with student organizations to encourage sports involvement.
- Innovation in sports equipment, training methods, and performance evaluation.
- Use sports as a medium to promote unity, cultural exchange, and teamwork among diverse groups.
Our Services
- Regular training sessions for athletes across various sports.
- Organization of intramural and recreational sports leagues for students and staff.
- Fitness classes, including aerobics, yoga, and strength training.
- Identification and grooming of promising sports talent.
- Organization of intercollegiate, regional, and national sports competitions.
- Hosting workshops, seminars, and conferences on sports and wellness.
- Personalized fitness assessments and training plans.
- Collaboration with local communities through sports outreach programs.
- Hosting open sports events and tournaments for community participation.
- Facilitation of research on sports science, management, and technology.
- Guidance on career opportunities in sports.
- Support for organizing sports events or projects within the institution.
- Publication of athlete profiles and success stories on institutional platforms.
Contact
Names | Designation | Phone | |
Dr. Onyewenjo, Simon Chukwuemeka. | Director | 08035448730 | sonyewenjo@fpno.edu.ng; directorsports@fpno.edu.ng |
Dr.(Mrs.) Vero Madu | Deputy Director | 08036570705 |
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Mrs. Arukwe-Godswill Njideka | Chief Sport Coach | 08063838781 | garukwe@fpno.edu.ng |
Announcement and update
Five-a-side soccer tournament of the staff football team is on-going at the mile 2 training field.
Our institution is hosting Zonal Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA) games between the 5th to 10th of January 2025.
Our athletes will be participating at the Zonal NIPOGA games between 14th to 17th of January, 2025 at Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku
The main NIPOGA games comes up at the Polytechnic Offa between 13th to 23rd of March 2025
Resources
Sports
Sports are organized physical activities that encourage the display of skill by the competing parties. They are undertaken for the purposes of enjoyment, physical fitness, and entertainment. Sports can be played individually or in teams and are often governed by a set of rules or guidelines to ensure fair play. Sports usually test physical and mental abilities while promoting healthy competition, and encouraging the development of discipline, resilience, and teamwork among participants. Sports bring together people, whether through playing, coaching, or watching, and foster lifelong habits of health and well-being.
Key Elements of Sports
- Sports require bodily movement, often involving specific techniques or physical exertion.
- Each sport has established rules and standards that dictate how it is played, scored, and won.
- Sports require players to develop skills through practice, training, and strategy.
- Sports usually involve competition, where individuals or teams aim to outperform opponents.
- Sports can be recreational or professional, enjoyed by participants and spectators alike.
Types of Sports
- Team Sports: Involve groups of players working together toward a common goal, like football, basketball, and volleyball.
- Individual Sports: Focus on the skill and performance of an individual, like tennis, golf, and swimming.
- Combat Sports: Involve physical contact, such as boxing, judo, and wrestling.
- Racket Sports: Use a racket or paddle to hit an object back and forth, such as tennis, badminton, and squash.
Purposes and Benefits of Sports
- Physical Fitness: Sports enhance cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and flexibility.
- Mental Well-being: Engaging in sports reduces stress, anxiety, and depression and boosts mood and focus.
- Social Interaction: Sports promote teamwork, communication, and a sense of belonging.
- Personal Development: Through sports, individuals learn discipline, goal-setting, and resilience, building skills beneficial in all areas of life.
Staff Directory
Dr. Onyewenjo, Simon Chukwuemeka | Director |
Dr. (Mrs.) Madu Malachy Veronica | Deputy Director |
Arukwe-Godswill, Njideka | Chief Coach |
Okeh Ndubueze | SAR |
Nwachukwu Rita | HEO |
Aja Samuel K. O. | CCO |
Nnadi Ugochi | EO |
Okere Nkechinyere Mercy | Typist |
Onyekpandu Constance A. | Asst. Chief Confidential Secretary |
