ISSN Journal of Sports and Physical Activity
2025-08-14
The Journal of Sports and Physical Activity has had an ISSN since Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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2025-08-14
Journal of Sports and Physical Activity
Peer-reviewed journal publishing research and reviews in sports science and physical activity, highlighting innovative coaching approaches, advances in methods, technology, and data-driven performance analysis.
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Indexed / Registered In
Accreditation
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DOI
prefix 10.64268 by Crossref
Online ISSN
3109-5119
Business Model
Frequency
2 Issues per year (May and November)
Aims & Scope
Journal of Sports and Physical Activity (JoSPA) (e-ISSN: 3109-5119) welcomes article submissions from researchers, academics, and practitioners worldwide. The journal focuses on innovative approaches to coaching athletes across different sports, as well as advances in sports coaching methods, technology, and data analysis. JoSPA publishes comprehensive research articles and reviews by leading experts in the field. Selected articles that demonstrate strong scientific rigor, deliver innovative knowledge, and provide meaningful benefits to the global sports coaching community, athletes, and society are prioritized for publication.
First published in 2025, JoSPA is published twice a year. Published articles are written in standard English to ensure accessibility for international readers. JoSPA aims to support and strengthen communication across the various sub-disciplines of sports science. The journal focuses on the human sciences in the context of sport and exercise, with a broad scope. Articles that may be considered for publication include sport-related research and comprehensive reviews relevant to the scientific study of sport and physical activity.
Publication Timeline
Learn moreEstimated duration from submission to publication. Timing may vary by manuscript complexity.
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01
Editorial Screening
Typical • 7 days- Scope fit and initial quality checks
- Plagiarism/similarity screening (if applied)
- Assignment to handling editor
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02
Peer Review & Revisions
Typical • 70 days- Reviewer invitation and evaluation
- Revision rounds and rebuttal
- Editorial decision
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03
Production
Typical • 13 days- Copyediting and layout
- Author proofing
- DOI assignment and metadata finalization
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04
Publish
Outcome • Online- Article appears online in the current issue
- Indexing follows journal policy
- Final archiving and dissemination
Author Information
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JoSPA Publication Schedule
JoSPA was first published in 2025 and is issued twice a year (May and November). The journal prioritizes rigorous research and reviews that advance sports science, coaching practice, technology adoption, and evidence-based performance enhancement.
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Current Issue
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Sports and Physical Activity
All articles in this issue were authored/co-authored by 11 authors from 4 countries (Spain, Mexico, Philippines, and Algeria).
Published:
2026-02-25
