International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Holistic Development

About the Journal

International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Holistic Development (IJPESHD) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of physical education, sports sciences, health, wellness, and holistic human development.
The journal provides a professional platform for researchers, academicians, coaches, health professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate original research, theoretical advancements, empirical studies, and innovative practices that contribute to physical fitness, mental well-being, sports performance, and overall holistic development at local, national, and global levels.

Open Access Policy

IJPESHD is a fully open-access journal, meaning all published content is freely available without any subscription or access charges to readers or their institutions.
In accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without prior permission from the publisher or authors.

Open Access License

To ensure unrestricted dissemination of scholarly work, all articles published in IJPESHD are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).

1. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
2. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use
3. Copyright: Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions

Aims and Scope

IJPESHD invites original research articles, review papers, and case studies in physical education, sports, health, and holistic development, including but not limited to:

1. Physical Education & Pedagogy: Curriculum studies, teaching methodologies, assessment strategies, school and university-level physical education, and inclusive physical education practices.
2. Sports Science & Performance Studies: Exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, sports nutrition, training methods, performance analysis, and talent identification.
3. Health, Fitness & Wellness: Physical fitness, mental health, lifestyle management, yoga, meditation, wellness programs, preventive healthcare, and rehabilitation sciences.
4. Holistic & Human Development: Mind-body development, emotional intelligence, personality development, life skills through sports, and values-based education.
5. Sports Management & Policy Studies: Sports administration, sports marketing, event management, sports governance, ethics in sports, and policy development.
6. Interdisciplinary & Emerging Areas: Technology in sports, sports analytics, wearable technologies, e-sports studies, adaptive sports, and interdisciplinary research connecting sports with education, psychology, and health sciences.

Review Process and Publication Ethics – COPE, ICMJE & WAME Compliance

IJPESHD strictly follows the ethical standards prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) to ensure honesty, transparency, integrity, and fairness in research and publishing.

1. COPE Ethical Guidelines:
The journal follows COPE standards to ensure ethical conduct, transparency, and integrity in research and publication practices.

2. ICMJE Author & Publication Standards:
IJPESHD adheres to ICMJE recommendations to promote responsible authorship, accurate reporting, and ethical research practices.

3. WAME Ethical Editorial Principles:
The journal aligns with WAME guidelines to ensure fairness in editorial decisions, transparency in communication, and excellence in academic publishing.

1. Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process.
2. Plagiarism Policy: Zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism; manuscripts are screened using professional plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin / iThenticate.
3. Transparency & Responsibility: Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest; clear editorial policies and Article Processing Charges (APCs).

Full Policy: For detailed ethical guidelines, please visit our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement page.

Author & Editor Responsibilities

1. Clear authorship criteria and contributor transparency
2. Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest
3. Ethical handling of research data, references, and citations
4. Editorial independence, accountability, and fairness

Indexing & Visibility 

IJPESHD is committed to enhancing the visibility and academic impact of published research. The journal is currently indexed and tracked in:

1. Google Scholar – Global discoverability and citation tracking
2. Crossref (DOI Registration) – Unique Digital Object Identifier for each published article

Why Choose IJPESHD?

1. Creative Commons Licensing – Authors retain copyright under CC BY 4.0
2. International Editorial Board – Experts in physical education, sports, and health sciences
3. Rapid & Transparent Review Process
4. Global Readership and Open Accessibility

Submission

You can send your article easily via email at [email protected] or submit online through this link: [Submit Manuscript]