About PAR
About PAR
Physical Activity Review – International Scientific Journal
Physical Activity Review (PAR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal publishing high-quality and up-to-date research in the broad field of physical activity, sport, exercise, and health.
The journal promotes interdisciplinary research and provides a platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge across sport and exercise sciences, physical education, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, rehabilitation, martial arts and combat sports, recreation, tourism, and related social and health sciences.
What is Physical Activity Review?
Physical Activity Review supports communication and collaboration across the diverse disciplines of sport and exercise sciences. The journal publishes original empirical and theoretical research, applied studies, technological and methodological innovations, and comprehensive and critical reviews relevant to the scientific study of physical activity, sport, exercise, and health.
The journal particularly welcomes research that combines perspectives from physical education, sport sciences, social sciences, and health sciences and contributes to a better understanding of human movement, physical activity, sport participation, education, and health-related behaviour.
Aims and Scope
The journal covers a broad range of topics, including:
- sport and exercise science;
- physical activity and health;
- physical education and sport pedagogy;
- sport biomechanics and human movement;
- exercise and sport physiology;
- sport and exercise psychology;
- martial arts and combat sports;
- rehabilitation and selected aspects of physiotherapy;
- recreation and tourism;
- sports history;
- training methodology and performance analysis;
- technological innovations and their validation in sport;
- health-related behaviour and quality of life;
- interdisciplinary research connecting sport, education, social sciences, and health sciences.
Research may be empirical, theoretical, methodological, or interdisciplinary, provided that it makes a meaningful contribution to the field.
Research Profile
Physical Activity Review publishes:
- original theoretical and experimental research;
- applied research in sport, exercise, and physical activity;
- methodological and technological studies;
- validation studies of innovations and technologies used in sport and physical activity;
- systematic, comprehensive, and critical reviews;
- interdisciplinary research addressing physical education, health, social sciences, martial arts, recreation, and related areas.
What PAR Offers Authors
High Visibility
The open-access publishing model provides immediate and unrestricted access to published articles, supporting broad dissemination and international visibility of authors' research.
Rigorous Peer Review
All submitted manuscripts undergo an independent and confidential double-blind peer-review process. The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific quality, research integrity, and editorial independence.
Rapid and Transparent Publication
The journal aims to provide an efficient editorial and peer-review process while maintaining rigorous scientific standards. Accepted articles are published online as soon as the editorial and production process has been completed.
Open Access
All published research is freely available online, allowing readers worldwide to access, read, and use scientific content without subscription barriers. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence, unless otherwise stated.
Flexible Publication
The journal supports the publication of comprehensive research articles, extensive datasets, supplementary materials, and high-quality colour figures where scientifically justified.
International Scientific Community
Physical Activity Review brings together authors, reviewers, editors, and researchers from different countries and scientific disciplines. The journal aims to foster international cooperation and facilitate the exchange of knowledge within the global sport, physical activity, and health research community.
A particular area of the journal's scientific profile includes research addressing the cultural and social dimensions of physical education and health-related behaviour, including research related to martial arts and combat sports.
We welcome empirical, theoretical, methodological, and interdisciplinary contributions that advance scientific understanding and have relevance for researchers, health professionals, educators, coaches, and practitioners.
Indexing and Visibility
Physical Activity Review is indexed in major international bibliographic and citation databases, including:
Web of Science Core Collection
Scopus
The journal's publications contribute to the citation records and research profiles of authors and their institutions, supporting the development and international visibility of scientific achievements.
Journal Information
Title
Physical Activity Review
Abbreviation
Phys. Act. Rev.
E-ISSN
2300-5076
Publication model
Open Access
Peer-review model
Double-blind peer review
Publisher
PPHU Projack
Our Commitment
The continued development of Physical Activity Review is based on cooperation between authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the Editorial Board. Their expertise, commitment, and constructive feedback contribute directly to the quality, integrity, and scientific development of the journal.
We thank all authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the Editorial Board for their contribution to Physical Activity Review and invite researchers from around the world to contribute to the continued development and international visibility of the journal.
