Aim

The Journal of Pedagogy in Sport and Physical Activity (JPSPA) aims to advance scholarly knowledge and evidence-informed practice in sport pedagogy, physical education, and physical activity by publishing rigorous, original, and theoretically informed research.

JPSPA provides an international scholarly platform for researchers, educators, teacher educators, coaches, practitioners, and other professionals to examine contemporary issues related to teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment, motor learning, teacher and coach education, physical literacy, inclusion, and pedagogical innovation.

The journal particularly seeks to publish research that demonstrates clear theoretical, methodological, and practical contributions to the understanding and improvement of teaching and learning processes in sport, physical education, and physical activity. JPSPA also encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research that contributes to the development of innovative, inclusive, and evidence-informed pedagogical practices.

Scope

JPSPA welcomes original scholarly contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Sport and Physical Education Pedagogy

• Teaching and learning in physical education and sport
• Pedagogical models and instructional strategies
• Teaching effectiveness and pedagogical practices
• Classroom and learning environment research
• Student engagement and participation
• Teacher–student interaction
• Reflective and evidence-informed teaching

2. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Physical education and sport curriculum development
• Curriculum implementation and evaluation
• Instructional design and learning models
• Assessment and evaluation in physical education and sport
• Formative and summative assessment
• Digital and technology-supported assessment
• Competency-based and outcomes-based education

3. Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition

• Motor development and motor competence
• Motor learning and skill acquisition
• Fundamental movement skills
• Skill development and performance learning
• Feedback, practice, and instructional conditions
• Motor learning across different age groups and learning contexts

4. Physical Literacy and Physical Activity

• Physical literacy development and assessment
• Physical activity promotion and participation
• Physical activity behavior in educational settings
• Active lifestyles and lifelong physical activity
• School-based physical activity interventions
• Psychosocial and behavioral aspects of physical activity

5. Teacher and Coach Education

• Physical education teacher education (PETE)
• Professional development and continuing professional development
• Teacher competency and professional identity
• Coaching pedagogy and coach education
• Mentoring, practicum, and experiential learning
• Teacher and coach learning and professional practice

6. Inclusive and Adaptive Physical Activity

• Inclusive physical education
• Adapted physical activity and sport
• Teaching students with disabilities
• Equity, diversity, and accessibility in physical activity
• Gender and participation in physical education and sport
• Inclusive pedagogical approaches and learning environments

7. Digital Pedagogy and Educational Technology

• Technology-enhanced physical education and sport
• Digital learning and blended learning
• Mobile applications and digital platforms
• Wearable technology and digital assessment
• Video-based learning and performance analysis
• Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in pedagogy
• Data-driven teaching and learning

8. Innovation in Sport and Physical Activity Education

• Innovative pedagogical approaches
• Research and development of learning models
• Educational media and learning resources
• STEM/STEAM approaches in physical education and sport
• Interdisciplinary approaches to sport and physical activity education
• Community-based and context-responsive innovations

9. Sociocultural and Contextual Dimensions

• Culture and physical education
• Local knowledge and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Sociocultural influences on physical activity and sport participation
• Community and school contexts
• Cross-cultural perspectives in sport and physical education
• Policy and educational contexts influencing teaching and learning

10. Research and Scholarship in Sport Pedagogy

• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Scoping and integrative reviews
• Theoretical and conceptual studies
• Mixed-methods research
• Methodological innovations in sport pedagogy research
• Evidence synthesis and research trends in physical education, sport, and physical activity

Types of Manuscripts

JPSPA considers the following manuscript types:

• Original Research Articles
• Systematic Reviews
• Scoping Reviews
• Meta-Analyses
• Theoretical and Conceptual Articles

All submissions should demonstrate a clear contribution to the scholarly understanding, development, or practice of sport pedagogy, physical education, or physical activity.

Out of Scope

JPSPA does not normally consider manuscripts that are primarily focused on areas outside the journal's pedagogical orientation, including:

• Purely physiological or biomedical studies without a clear pedagogical or educational component
• Clinical studies unrelated to physical education, sport pedagogy, or physical activity education
• Pure sports performance studies that do not address learning, teaching, coaching, or pedagogical processes
• Purely biomechanical or engineering studies without a meaningful educational or pedagogical application
• Studies focused exclusively on sports management, marketing, economics, or administration without a pedagogical dimension
• Manuscripts with insufficient scholarly contribution or a weak connection to the journal's stated scope

The relevance of each submission to the journal's scope will be evaluated based on its research questions, theoretical framework, methodology, findings, and implications for sport pedagogy, physical education, or physical activity.