About the Journal

SPORTICA: Journal of Sport Science and Physical Education is a peer-reviewed open-access journal that publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, and short communications in the fields of sport science, physical education, exercise, and human performance. The journal provides a platform for academics, practitioners, and students to share scientific knowledge and innovations that contribute to the advancement of sports and physical education globally.

Focus and Scope

SPORTICA welcomes manuscripts that explore a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

• • Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics
    Research on physical performance, movement analysis, training adaptations, and functional anatomy in sports and exercise contexts.
  • Sports Psychology and Coaching Science
    Studies on motivation, behavior, leadership, mental skills training, and psychological aspects influencing athletic performance.
  • Physical Education, Teaching, and Learning
    Research focusing on curriculum development, pedagogy, instructional innovation, assessment methods, and teaching models that improve learning outcomes in physical education.
  • Sports Management and Policy
    Studies related to leadership, governance, administration, marketing, and strategic development of sports organizations and institutions.
  • Health, Fitness, and Wellness Promotion
    Research on physical activity, lifestyle intervention, public health education, and community-based physical fitness programs.
  • Sports Technology and Innovation
    Exploration of digital tools, performance monitoring systems, and emerging technologies applied to sports and physical education.
  • Motor Learning and Performance Analysis
    Investigation of learning processes, skill acquisition, movement patterns, and performance evaluation in athletes and students.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches that integrate theory, research, and practice to promote physical activity, health, and education.

Publication Frequency

SPORTICA is published two times per year (May and December).

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to all content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to SPORTICA undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure scientific quality and integrity. Each submission is reviewed by at least two experts in the relevant field.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright of their work. However, authors grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) that allows others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution to the original author(s) and the journal.

Archiving Policy

SPORTICA utilizes digital preservation systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS to ensure permanent accessibility and archiving of published content. The journal also maintains backup and archiving through institutional repositories and indexing databases.

Publisher

SPORTICA: Journal of Sport Science and Physical Education is published by Pustaka Mandalika Indonesia, an academic publisher committed to promoting research, education, and innovation in various scientific disciplines.

Sponsorship and Collaboration

This journal operates under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan dan Kesehatan Masyarakat (FIKKM). The collaboration aims to enhance academic cooperation, research dissemination, and the promotion of scientific development in the fields of sport science and physical education.

Privacy Statement

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