Focus and Scope

Focus
Journal Sport Area is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research and review articles in the fields of physical education, sport sciences, physical activity, health promotion, and sport-related technologies. The journal aims to disseminate theoretical and empirical knowledge that contributes to the advancement of education, sport performance, health, and human movement sciences.
Scope Area Topics Covered
Physical Education
  • Physical education pedagogy
  • Curriculum and learning design
  • Teaching models and instructional strategies
  • Assessment and evaluation in physical education
  • Physical literacy
  • Inclusive and adapted physical education
Sport Pedagogy and Learning
  • Teaching and learning in sport
  • Motor learning and motor development
  • Student engagement and motivation
  • Learning outcomes in sport and physical education
  • Educational innovation in sport
Physical Activity and Health
  • Physical activity promotion
  • Health-related physical fitness
  • Exercise and health
  • Active lifestyle interventions
  • Physical activity across the lifespan
Sport Sciences
  • Exercise physiology
  • Sport biomechanics
  • Sport psychology
  • Performance analysis
  • Athlete development and training
Sport Technology and Innovation
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality in sport
  • Artificial intelligence in sport
  • Wearable technologies
  • Mobile applications for physical activity
  • Digital learning and e-learning in physical education
Adapted Physical Activity and Disability Sport
  • Disability sport
  • Inclusive sport participation
  • Adapted physical activity programs
  • Physical activity for special populations
Sport Management and Social Studies of Sport
  • Sport management
  • Sport policy and governance
  • Sport sociology
  • Gender and sport
  • Community sport development
Measurement and Evaluation in Sport and Physical Education
  • Instrument development and validation
  • Psychometric studies
  • Fitness and performance assessment
  • Educational measurement and evaluation

 

Types of Manuscripts Accepted Description
Research Articles Original empirical studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the journal's focus and scope areas.
Review Articles Review articles may include:
  • Narrative Reviews
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Meta-Analyses
  • Scoping Reviews
  • Bibliometric Studies
  • Content Analysis Studies