CALL FOR PAPERS: INAUGURAL ISSUE – JANUARY 2027

2026-08-04

SPHERE: Sport Pedagogy, Health and Exercise Research is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for its Inaugural Issue, scheduled for publication in January 2027. We warmly invite researchers, academics, practitioners, graduate students, and professionals from around the world to submit high-quality and original manuscripts in the fields of sport pedagogy, physical education, health, exercise science, physical activity, sport coaching, sport psychology, biomechanics, sport management, recreation, adapted physical education, and related interdisciplinary areas. SPHERE publishes original and innovative scholarly works that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and professional practice. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process and will be evaluated based on originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical standards, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  1. Original Research Articles
  2. Review Articles
  3. Systematic Reviews
  4. Meta-Analyses
  5. Short Communications
  6. Case Studies

Important Dates

  1. Submission Opens: August 2026
  2. Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026
  3. First Decision: December 2026
  4. Publication of the Inaugural Issue: January 2027

Authors are encouraged to carefully follow the Author Guidelines before submitting their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and welcoming you as authors in the inaugural issue of SPHERE: Sport Pedagogy, Health and Exercise Research.