Journal Overview

Journal of Sport and Exercise Studies is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to interdisciplinary research in sport, exercise, physical activity, health, education, performance, and society.

About the Journal

Journal of Sport and Exercise Studies publishes original scholarship that advances the understanding of sport, exercise, movement, physical activity, and their roles in individual development, public health, education, performance, and social life. The journal welcomes contributions from both empirical and theoretical perspectives and encourages research that connects sport and exercise studies with broader academic fields such as health sciences, psychology, education, sociology, management, communication, and public policy.

The journal is designed as a broad and interdisciplinary platform rather than a narrowly defined sport science outlet. It supports research that examines sport and exercise not only as physiological or performance-related phenomena, but also as educational, behavioral, cultural, organizational, and social practices.

Academic Scope

The journal welcomes manuscripts addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

Sport and Exercise Science

Sport science, exercise science, physical activity, training, performance, movement analysis, and applied exercise research.

Exercise, Health and Well-being

Physical activity and health, active lifestyles, sedentary behavior, exercise intervention, rehabilitation exercise, and well-being.

Sport Psychology and Behavior

Motivation, emotion, mental health, resilience, participation behavior, team processes, coaching psychology, and athlete development.

Physical Education and Pedagogy

Physical education, curriculum design, teaching methods, assessment, school sport, youth development, and inclusive physical education.

Sport Management and Policy

Sport governance, sport organizations, sport policy, event management, sport industry, community sport, and institutional development.

Sport, Culture and Society

Sport sociology, body culture, gender, identity, media, communication, globalization, sport ethics, and cultural studies of sport.

Article Types

The journal considers the following types of submissions:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses
  • Short Communications
  • Case Studies
  • Methodological Notes
  • Book Reviews and Review Essays

Peer Review and Editorial Standards

All research articles submitted to the journal are subject to editorial screening and peer review. The initial editorial assessment considers the manuscript’s relevance to the journal scope, academic quality, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and clarity of presentation. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are normally sent for external peer review.

The journal is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and academically rigorous review process. Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, methodological appropriateness, ethical integrity, and contribution to the field of sport and exercise studies.

Open Access Statement

Journal of Sport and Exercise Studies is an open-access journal. Published articles are made available online to support the wide dissemination of academic research. Authors and readers are encouraged to consult the journal’s Open Access Policy, Copyright and Licensing Policy, and Author Guidelines for detailed information on publication conditions and reuse rights.

Editorial Mission

The journal aims to provide a responsible academic forum for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy-oriented scholars working across sport, exercise, health, education, and society. It encourages studies that are theoretically informed, methodologically careful, and attentive to the complex role of sport and physical activity in contemporary life.

By supporting interdisciplinary dialogue, the journal seeks to contribute to the development of sport and exercise studies as a field that connects scientific inquiry, educational practice, public health, social understanding, and human development.

Journal Information

Full Title: Journal of Sport and Exercise Studies

Abbreviation: SES

Short Title: J. Sport Exerc. Stud.

Language: English

Publication Model: Open Access

Publisher: Editorial Office of Journal of Sport and Exercise Studies