Focus and Scope

Focus

Journal of Holistic Sports and Physical Education is an international, peer-reviewed journal committed to disseminating high-quality scientific research and scholarly articles in the field of sports and physical education. The journal emphasizes a holistic perspective, recognizing sports and physical education as multidimensional phenomena that integrate physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of human development.

The journal aims to serve as an academic platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide to advance theory, practice, and policy related to sports, physical education, health, and well-being. By promoting evidence-based and interdisciplinary research, the journal contributes to the development of inclusive, effective, and sustainable physical education and sports practices aligned with global educational and health priorities, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Scope

The scope of Journal of Holistic Sports and Physical Education includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Physical Education Development and Curriculum Studies
    Research on the design, implementation, evaluation, and innovation of physical education curricula across educational levels, including early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education.

  2. Inclusive and Adaptive Physical Education
    Studies focusing on inclusive teaching strategies, adaptive physical education, and accessibility for students with diverse abilities and special needs.

  3. Holistic Health, Fitness, and Well-Being
    Research integrating physical fitness with mental health, emotional regulation, and psychosocial well-being in sports and physical education contexts.

  4. Teaching Strategies and Pedagogical Innovations
    Empirical and theoretical studies on instructional models, teaching methods, assessment strategies, and technology-enhanced learning in physical education and sports.

  5. Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Lifelong Health
    Research addressing physical activity behavior, health promotion, fitness development, and the role of physical education in fostering lifelong healthy habits.

  6. Sports Science and Human Performance
    Studies related to motor learning, biomechanics, exercise physiology, kinanthropometry, and performance analysis within educational and recreational sport settings.

  7. Psychological and Social Dimensions of Sport
    Research examining motivation, self-regulation, mental skills, social interaction, character development, and emotional well-being through sports and physical education.

  8. Policy, Sustainability, and Global Perspectives
    Analyses of physical education and sport policies, sustainability issues, equity, and their contributions to public health, education quality, and societal development.