Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
Journal of Sport Praxis and Human Performance (JSPHP) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research and academic works in sport praxis, sport science, physical education, exercise science, coaching, athlete development, and human performance.
JSPHP provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, sport scientists, physical education teachers, coaches, healthcare professionals, practitioners, sport organizations, and policymakers to disseminate empirical findings, conceptual developments, and evidence-based practices that advance sport participation, physical activity, health, and human performance.
The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, meta-analyses, conceptual papers, case studies, program evaluations, brief research reports, and short communications. JSPHP particularly encourages interdisciplinary studies that connect scientific theory, methodological rigor, technological innovation, and practical application in sport, exercise, physical education, rehabilitation, and human-performance settings.
Scope of the Journal
1. Sport Praxis and Applied Sport Science
- Evidence-based sport practice
- Applied sport science
- Sport participation and development
- Coaching practice and athlete development
- Sport program design and evaluation
- Community-based sport interventions
- Sport performance assessment
- Translation of sport science into practice
- Interdisciplinary sport research
- Professional practice in sport and exercise
2. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
- Physical education teaching and learning
- Sport pedagogy and instructional strategies
- Curriculum development in physical education
- Assessment and evaluation in physical education
- Teacher education and professional development
- Student motivation and engagement
- Motor learning and skill acquisition
- Inclusive and adaptive physical education
- Technology-supported sport learning
- Physical literacy and lifelong participation
3. Exercise Physiology and Training Science
- Exercise physiology
- Cardiovascular and respiratory responses to exercise
- Neuromuscular performance
- Exercise metabolism and energy systems
- Strength and conditioning
- Endurance, speed, power, and agility training
- Training periodization and program design
- Training-load monitoring
- Fatigue, recovery, and adaptation
- Fitness testing and exercise prescription
4. Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Performance Analysis
- Sport biomechanics
- Kinetic and kinematic analysis
- Human movement and motion analysis
- Motor control and coordination
- Motor development and skill acquisition
- Technique efficiency and movement optimization
- Match and competition analysis
- Performance indicators and athlete monitoring
- Injury mechanisms and biomechanical risk factors
- Sport equipment and human-equipment interaction
5. Sport Psychology and Athlete Well-Being
- Sport and exercise psychology
- Motivation and achievement behavior
- Self-confidence and self-efficacy
- Competitive anxiety and stress management
- Mental toughness and resilience
- Attention, concentration, and decision-making
- Team cohesion and group dynamics
- Coach-athlete relationships
- Athlete identity and career transitions
- Mental health, burnout, and athlete well-being
6. Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Nutrition
- Sports medicine and athlete health
- Sport injury prevention
- Clinical assessment of sport-related injuries
- Therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation
- Return-to-sport assessment and decision-making
- Sports massage and physical recovery
- Sport and exercise nutrition
- Hydration and supplementation
- Body composition and energy balance
- Exercise for health promotion and disease prevention
7. Sport Technology, Innovation, and Data Analytics
- Wearable technology in sport and exercise
- Artificial intelligence in sport
- Machine learning and predictive performance analysis
- Sport data science and analytics
- Digital athlete-monitoring systems
- Motion-capture and movement-analysis technology
- Virtual and augmented reality in sport
- Mobile applications for physical activity and coaching
- Sport equipment design and innovation
- Technology-assisted training and rehabilitation
8. Sport Management, Policy, Community, and Inclusive Sport
- Sport management and organizational development
- Sport governance and public policy
- Sport facilities and event management
- Sport business and industry
- Sport tourism and destination development
- Traditional sports and local sporting cultures
- Recreational and community sport
- Adaptive sport and disability participation
- Gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion in sport
- Sport for social development and community empowerment
Types of Articles
JSPHP accepts the following manuscript categories:
- Original Research Articles
- Experimental and Intervention Studies
- Review Articles
- Systematic Literature Reviews
- Scoping Reviews
- Meta-Analyses
- Conceptual Papers
- Case Studies
- Program Evaluations
- Brief Research Reports
- Short Communications
- Perspective Articles
Target Authors
The journal welcomes submissions from:
- Researchers and academics
- Sport scientists and performance analysts
- Physical education teachers and lecturers
- Coaches and strength and conditioning professionals
- Athletes and sport practitioners
- Physicians, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation professionals
- Nutritionists and health professionals
- Sport managers and organizational leaders
- Graduate and postgraduate students
- Government researchers and policymakers
- Sport organizations, research institutions, and multidisciplinary research teams
Aims of the Journal
The Journal of Sport Praxis and Human Performance (JSPHP) aims to:
- Publish high-quality research with significant scientific, educational, professional, clinical, and practical contributions to sport and human performance.
- Advance theoretical and empirical knowledge in sport science, exercise science, physical education, coaching, rehabilitation, and human performance.
- Strengthen the connection between scientific evidence and professional practice in sport, exercise, education, and health contexts.
- Promote evidence-based approaches to athlete development, training, performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and well-being.
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, educators, coaches, healthcare professionals, sport organizations, technology developers, and policymakers.
- Support responsible technological innovation and data-informed decision-making in sport and human-performance settings.
- Promote inclusive physical activity, lifelong participation, public health, and sustainable sport development across diverse populations and communities.
JSPHP emphasizes methodological rigor, ethical research, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based sport praxis, technological innovation, and the translation of scientific findings into effective strategies for improving sport participation, health, and human performance.
