Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (ISSN Print: 3079-5257, ISSN Online: 3079-5265) is an international, peer-reviewed Open Access (OA) journal dedicated to advancing research, practice, and innovation in the fields of physical education, recreational sciences, and dance studies. The journal serves as a global platform for interdisciplinary scholarship that explores the role of physical activity, leisure, and artistic movement in promoting health, well-being, social cohesion, and cultural expression. By bridging theory and practice, it aims to empower educators, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to address contemporary challenges and opportunities in human movement sciences.

Scope and Topics
The journal welcomes submissions spanning ​all aspects of physical education, recreation, and dance, emphasizing evidence-based approaches, inclusivity, and global relevance. Key areas include but are not limited to:

• ​Physical Education:
  • Pedagogy and Curriculum Development (K-12 to Higher Education)
  • Sports Science, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics
  • Motor Learning, Skill Acquisition, and Adaptive Physical Activity
  • Health Education, Fitness Promotion, and Lifelong Wellness Strategies
• ​Recreation and Leisure Studies:
  • Community Recreation Programs and Outdoor Education
  • Therapeutic Recreation, Aging, and Disability Inclusion
  • Sport Tourism, Adventure Education, and Environmental Stewardship
  • Policy and Management of Public/Private Recreational Facilities
• ​Dance Studies:
  • Dance Pedagogy, Choreography, and Performance Arts
  • Cultural Dance Traditions and Contemporary Fusion Practices
  • Dance Therapy, Somatics, and Embodied Cognition
  • Intersections of Dance with Technology (e.g., Motion Capture, Digital Arts)
• ​Cross-Cutting Themes:
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Movement Practices
  • Technology in Physical Activity (e.g., Wearables, VR/AR Applications)
  • Policy Analysis and Advocacy for Physical Literacy Initiatives
  • Social Justice in Sports, Recreation, and Dance Communities

Journal Features

1. ​Open Access: Freely accessible content under a ​Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring global reach and societal impact.
2. ​Rigorous Peer Review: Double-blind review process to uphold academic quality, originality, and methodological rigor.
3. ​Practice-Driven Scholarship: Prioritizes research with actionable insights for educators, coaches, therapists, and policymakers.
4. ​Interdisciplinary Dialogue: Encourages collaboration between movement sciences, public health, arts, and social sciences.
5. ​Diverse Formats: Publishes original research articles, case studies, systematic reviews, policy briefs, and innovative pedagogical models.

Target Audience
The journal engages physical educators, sports scientists, dance artists, recreation therapists, health promoters, policy analysts, and scholars committed to advancing human movement research and practice.

Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit ​unpublished, original manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions must adhere to ethical standards and formatting guidelines (available on the website). Accepted contributions include:

• Empirical studies (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods)
• Theoretical frameworks and conceptual critiques
• Best practice reports from schools, community programs, or industry
• Literature reviews and meta-analyses
• Artistic portfolios with scholarly commentary (e.g., dance performance documentation)

Multilingual Support: Manuscripts in languages other than English are accepted if accompanied by a comprehensive English abstract.

Publication and Accessibility

• ​Immediate OA Access: All articles are freely available upon publication, fostering knowledge dissemination without barriers.
• ​Rapid Publication Cycle: Streamlined editorial process to ensure timely sharing of critical findings.
• ​Archiving: Ensured long-term preservation through partnerships with digital repositories.

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance invites global scholars and practitioners to explore the transformative power of movement. Join us in shaping a future where physical activity, recreation, and dance are catalysts for health, creativity, and social equity.

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