Journal of Sports Research is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting academic exchange in the broad field of sports studies. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to publish high-quality original research, review articles, case studies, and theoretical contributions related to sports, physical activity, exercise, recreation, and human performance.
The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and encourage innovative research that enhances understanding of sports science, sports medicine, exercise science, recreation, leisure studies, sports management, and the social, economic, and technological dimensions of sport. It welcomes both fundamental and applied research that contributes to the development of evidence-based practices in sports and exercise.
Journal of Sports Research welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
1. Sports Science and Human Performance
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Sport Science
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Exercise Science
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Human Performance and Physical Fitness
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Sporting Agility
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Sporting Resilience
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Biomechanics and Motor Behavior
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Strength and Conditioning
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Performance Analysis in Sports
2. Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Clinics in Sports Medicine
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Medicine and Science in Sports
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Sports Medicine Standards
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Sports Physical Therapy
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
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Sports Nutrition
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Athlete Health and Wellness
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Exercise Physiology
3. Recreation, Leisure, and Outdoor Activities
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Adventure Recreation
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Outdoor Recreation
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Organized Recreation
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Health and Recreation
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National Recreation Areas
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Leisure Studies Related to Sports
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Community-Based Recreation Programs
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Recreational Sports Development
4. Sports Education and Pedagogy
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Sport Pedagogy
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Physical Education
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Coaching Science
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Athlete Development
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Teaching and Learning in Sport
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Curriculum Development in Sports Education
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Youth Sport Participation
5. Sports Management, Marketing, and Economics
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Sports Management
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Sports Marketing and Sponsorship
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Sports Economics
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Sports Profitability
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Sports Entrepreneurship
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Sport Event Management
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Professional and Amateur Sports Organizations
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Governance and Policy in Sport
6. Sports Engineering and Technology
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Sports Engineering
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Sports Equipment Design and Innovation
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Wearable Technologies in Sports
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Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Sport
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Sports Performance Technologies
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Digital Transformation in Sports
7. Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Dimensions of Sport
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Sport Sociology
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Sport and Social Issues
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Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sports
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Ethics and Integrity in Sport
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Sport Psychology
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Community and Cultural Impact of Sport
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Sports Sociology in Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Contexts
8. Sports, Entertainment, and Contemporary Issues
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Sports and Live Entertainment in the New Normal
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Emerging Trends in Global Sports
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Sports and Public Health
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Sustainability in Sports
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Crisis Management in Sport
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Sport and Media Studies
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Mega Sporting Events and Their Impact
9. Dance, Movement, and Related Studies
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Exercise Science and Dance Studies
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Dance Performance and Health
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Movement Sciences
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Physical Activity and Wellness
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Dance Education and Training
Types of Articles
The journal publishes:
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Original Research Articles
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Review Articles
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Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
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Case Studies
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Short Communications
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Technical Notes
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Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
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Policy and Practice Papers
Journal of Sports Research encourages interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research that contributes to the advancement of sports science, exercise, recreation, health, education, management, technology, and society at local, national, and international levels.