SPHERE: Sport Pedagogy, Health and Exercise Research

SPHERE (Sport Pedagogy, Health and Exercise Research) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published quarterly by the Department of Physical Education, Universitas Majalengka, Indonesia. The journal serves as a global platform for the dissemination of high-quality research that advances knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based practice in sport pedagogy, physical education, health, exercise science, and related interdisciplinary fields. SPHERE is committed to promoting excellence in scholarly publishing by providing an inclusive forum for researchers, academics, educators, coaches, practitioners, policymakers, and graduate students to share original contributions that address contemporary issues in sport, education, health, and physical activity. The journal welcomes empirical studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, theoretical and conceptual papers, methodological studies, case studies, and short communications that demonstrate scientific rigor and practical relevance. The journal embraces interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge educational sciences, health sciences, behavioral sciences, and sport sciences to improve teaching practices, enhance physical literacy, promote healthy lifestyles, optimize athletic performance, and support sustainable community development through physical activity and sport.

 

Aim

SPHERE aims to become a leading international journal that disseminates high-quality, innovative, and impactful research in sport pedagogy, health, and exercise sciences while fostering collaboration among researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.

 

Scope

SPHERE publishes manuscripts in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Sport Pedagogy
  2. Physical Education
  3. Exercise Science
  4. Physical Activity and Health Promotion
  5. Physical Literacy
  6. Sport Coaching and Athlete Development
  7. Motor Learning and Motor Development
  8. Adapted Physical Education
  9. Sport Psychology
  10. Sport Biomechanics
  11. Sport Physiology
  12. Sport Nutrition
  13. Sports Medicine (Non-Clinical)
  14. Sport Technology and Digital Learning
  15. Artificial Intelligence in Sport and Physical Education
  16. Assessment and Evaluation in Physical Education
  17. Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education
  18. Recreation and Leisure Studies
  19. Community Sport Development
  20. Sport Management and Policy
  21. Sports Analytics and Performance Analysis
  22. Inclusive and Adaptive Sport
  23. Outdoor and Adventure Education
  24. Exercise Prescription and Fitness
  25. Public Health and Active Living

 

Publication Frequency

SPHERE is published four times each year (Quarterly) in:

  1. January
  2. April
  3. July
  4. October

 

Peer Review Process

Every manuscript submitted to SPHERE undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Initially, all submissions are evaluated by the editorial office to determine their suitability with the journal's aims, scope, formatting requirements, and ethical standards. Suitable manuscripts are then assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's subject area. The review process evaluates originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, ethical compliance, significance of findings, and contribution to the advancement of sport pedagogy, health, and exercise sciences. The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief after considering reviewers' recommendations.

 

Open Access Policy

SPHERE provides immediate open access to all published content, believing that unrestricted access to research facilitates the global exchange of knowledge and accelerates scientific progress. Readers may freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers, provided proper attribution is given to the original work.

 

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting SPHERE the right of first publication. Unless otherwise stated, all published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, permitting unrestricted use, distribution, adaptation, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

 

Publication Ethics

SPHERE adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and follows the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Editors, reviewers, and authors are expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, confidentiality, fairness, and academic honesty throughout the editorial and publication process.

 

Archiving Policy

To ensure long-term preservation and permanent accessibility of published content, SPHERE supports digital preservation through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and may participate in additional preservation services such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS when available.

 

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, and other personal information entered into this journal website will be used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes. Such information will not be shared with any third party without the user's consent, except where required by law or necessary for journal operations.

 

Publisher

Department of Physical Education
Universitas Majalengka, West Java, Indonesia