Aims & Scope

JSHE aims to advance the global understanding of sports, physical activity, and health education through the dissemination of rigorous, multidisciplinary research. The journal serves as a bridge between scientific inquiry and real-world application — ensuring that findings from laboratories, clinics, schools, and communities are translated into meaningful knowledge for practitioners and policymakers alike.

Thematic Scope — JSHE publishes research across the following domains:

Domain	Representative Research Topics
Sports Science & Exercise Physiology	Strength and conditioning, VO₂ max, lactate threshold, aerobic and anaerobic performance, fatigue, recovery, training adaptation, periodization, exercise testing and prescription, ergogenic aids
Sports Biomechanics, Motor Control & Skill Acquisition	Kinematics, kinetics, gait analysis, running and jumping mechanics, EMG, muscle mechanics, balance, posture, motor control, motor learning, coordination, skill acquisition, movement analysis
Physical Education, Pedagogy & Physical Literacy	Curriculum design, PE teaching methods, teacher education, lesson planning, assessment, student engagement, physical literacy, motor competence, inclusive PE, school-based physical activity
Sports Psychology, Coaching & Athlete Development	Motivation, anxiety, self-efficacy, confidence, athlete identity, burnout, mental health, team cohesion, coaching science, coach education, leadership, talent identification, long-term athlete development
Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation	Sports injuries, injury epidemiology, ACL rehabilitation, concussion, musculoskeletal disorders, physiotherapy, injury prevention, clinical exercise, return-to-play, return-to-sport
Sports Nutrition, Metabolism & Body Composition	Macronutrient periodization, supplementation, hydration, energy balance, metabolism, body composition, weight management, nutrient timing, dietary strategies for athletes
Physical Activity, Health Education & Public Health	Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, lifestyle disease prevention, obesity prevention, physical activity guidelines, HEPA, health literacy, behaviour change, school health, community health interventions
Youth, Adaptive & Inclusive Sports	Youth sport development, para-sport, disability sport, adaptive physical education, inclusive exercise, accessibility, special populations, indigenous sports, participation equity
Sports Technology, Performance Analysis & Digital Health	Wearables, GPS tracking, video analysis, performance analytics, athlete monitoring, sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital health platforms, telemedicine, sports data science
Sports Sociology, Policy, Management & Development	Sports governance, policy, gender equity, sport economics, commercialization, event management, sports diplomacy, social inclusion, sport culture, ethics, organizational behaviour, sport for development

JSHE does not impose any geographic restrictions on submissions. Research from all regions — with particular encouragement for low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts — is welcomed. Studies investigating underrepresented populations, indigenous sports traditions, and adaptive or disability sport are especially encouraged.

Article Types Accepted:

▸ Original Research Articles (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods)

▸ Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA-compliant)

▸ Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR-compliant)

▸ Narrative / Integrative Reviews

▸ Case Studies (individual, team, programme, or policy level)

▸ Brief Communications and Pilot Study Reports

▸ Methodological Articles

▸ Editorials, Commentaries, and Perspectives (invited or submitted)