Submissions

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

• Originality and Exclusivity: The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
• Scope and Relevance: The manuscript is directly relevant to the scope of Physical Education (PE) and addresses topics within the field of physical education, physical activity, sport pedagogy, physical education teaching and learning, or closely related areas.
• Language: The manuscript is written entirely in English. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the English is clear, grammatically correct, and appropriate for academic publication.
• File Format: The manuscript is submitted only in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
• Journal Template: The manuscript has been prepared using the official journal template and follows the latest Microsoft Word template provided by the journal. (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AjeNjOmAVlB4Qc9xrp57REwgIyMjvyxF?usp=sharing)
• Manuscript Formatting: The manuscript follows the required formatting, including single spacing, 12-point font, appropriate use of italics rather than underlining (except for URL addresses), and placement of all tables and figures within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
• Author Guidelines: The manuscript complies with all stylistic, structural, and bibliographic requirements specified in the journal's Author Guidelines.
• Similarity Index: The manuscript has been checked for similarity, and the similarity index is less than 20%.
• AI Writing: The manuscript has been checked for AI-generated content, and the AI detection level is less than 10%.
• ORCID: ORCID iDs are required for all authors and must be provided accurately in the submission metadata.
• Ethical Approval: Research involving human participants must have appropriate ethical approval. A valid ethical approval number and an appropriate ethical statement must be included in the manuscript.
• References: The manuscript contains a minimum of 30 references, primarily from the last 5 years.
• Reference Sources: At least 80% of the references are from reputable international sources, while up to 20% may be from relevant national sources.
• DOI: DOIs must be included whenever available and must be checked for accuracy.
• Reference Management: All citations and references have been consistently managed using Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero, or another recognized reference management tool, in accordance with the journal's required citation style.
• Statement of Originality: The authors have completed and uploaded the required Statement of Originality using the official journal form. The statement must be completed and signed and uploaded together with the manuscript. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOYrSpeX1mgWpZkeSR7nHZ6WSLNWKIsj/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=102191402884367857477&rtpof=true&sd=true)
• AI Disclosure Statement: The authors have disclosed the use or non-use of generative AI tools in preparing the manuscript in accordance with the journal's AI policy.
• Author Approval: All listed authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission to the journal.
• Reviewer Recommendation (Optional): Authors who wish to recommend potential reviewers may submit at least two (2) reviewer candidates by email to [email protected]. Each recommended reviewer must have a minimum Scopus h-index of 3 and relevant expertise in Physical Education or a closely related field. Recommended reviewers must be independent of the authors and have no conflict of interest with the authors. The final selection and appointment of reviewers remain at the discretion of the journal.