AIM, SCOPE, AND FOCUS

Aim

The primary aims of the SPORA are:

  • To Publish Interdisciplinary Research: To serve as a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original research, reviews, and case studies that integrate diverse scientific disciplines.

  • To Advance Theory and Practice: To advance both theory and practice in sport and physical activity by presenting scholarly contributions that integrate insights from various scientific fields.

  • To Support Evidence-Based Decision-Making: To provide a platform that fosters evidence-based decision-making for athletes, coaches, educators, and policymakers worldwide.

Focus

The core focus of the SPORA is on:

  • Disciplinary Integration: Publishing scholarly contributions (empirical, methodological, and theoretical) that explicitly integrate various scientific disciplines to address complex issues in sport and physical activity.

  • Bridging Theory and Application: Encouraging research that bridges insights obtained from laboratory settings with practical, field-based applications.

  • Global Relevance: Emphasizing research that is relevant to enhancing athletic performance, improving pedagogical effectiveness, and informing sport policy formulation across international contexts.

Scopes

The scope of the SPORA encompasses interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research relevant to sport and physical activity, with a specific focus on the integration of the following disciplines:

A. Foundational Sciences

  • Biomechanics: Analysis of human movement, performance techniques, and injury biomechanics.

  • Physiology: Physiological adaptations to exercise, fitness, and bodily responses to physical activity.

  • Psychology: Cognitive and behavioral aspects in sport (e.g., motivation, anxiety, mental performance).

  • Pedagogy: Teaching methodologies, motor learning, and curriculum development in physical education and coaching.

B. Applied and Social Sciences

  • Sport Sociology: The role of sport in society, social issues, and sport culture.

  • Data Analytics: The use of advanced data methods and quantitative techniques to predict performance, prevent injury, and optimize training.

  • Management and Policy: Issues of governance, economics, marketing, and policy affecting sport and physical activity.

C. Types of Contributions

  • Original Empirical Research: Rigorous data-driven studies.

  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Evidence-based synthesis of literature.

  • Innovative Case Studies: In-depth studies with strong practical implications.

  • Methodological and Theoretical Contributions: Development of new frameworks for research.