Aims and scope
The International Journal of Sports and Physical Education publishes research on physical education, sport and exercise science, and the social and managerial dimensions of sport. It welcomes experimental, observational, educational and applied studies involving athletes, students and the general population, and serves researchers, teachers, coaches, practitioners and policymakers. The journal provides open access to all articles.
Physical education and pedagogy
- Physical education curriculum and teaching
- Motor development and motor skills
- School physical activity and fitness
- Adapted physical education
- Technology in physical education
- Physical education teacher education
Exercise physiology and performance
- Exercise physiology
- Strength and conditioning
- Training load and periodization
- Muscle recovery and fatigue
- Anthropometry and body composition
- Fitness and performance testing
- Performance analysis and sports analytics
Biomechanics and sports injury
- Sports biomechanics
- Posture, balance and gait
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Rehabilitation and return to play
- Sports equipment and technology
Sport and exercise psychology
- Motivation and mental skills
- Anxiety, stress and performance
- Coaching and athlete development
- Team dynamics and leadership
- Exercise and mental well-being
Health, nutrition and physical activity
- Physical activity and public health
- Childhood obesity and fitness
- Sports nutrition and supplementation
- Doping and anti-doping
- Exercise in chronic disease prevention
- Physical activity across the lifespan
Sport management and society
- Sport management and governance
- Sports marketing and sponsorship
- Sport consumers and fandom
- Gender, equity and participation
- Olympic and Paralympic movement
- Esports
- Sport, culture and national identity
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Case studies
- Short communications
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $250 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.