About the Journal

Stout in Sports and Physical Education (SSPE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Stout Journals. The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and professional practice across sports sciences, physical education, exercise and health sciences, and related interdisciplinary fields. It provides an international forum for researchers, academics, educators, coaches, sports administrators, healthcare professionals, and practitioners to share original research findings, theoretical perspectives, systematic reviews, and practical insights.

The journal seeks to encourage academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of evidence-based approaches to sports, physical activity, physical education, and human performance. It welcomes scholarly contributions that address contemporary challenges, emerging trends, and innovative developments in sports and physical education at local, national, and international levels.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, conceptual studies, and other scholarly contributions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

·         Sports Science and Sports Studies

·         Physical Education and Pedagogy

·         Exercise Physiology and Sports Biomechanics

·         Sports Psychology and Mental Performance

·         Sports Management, Administration, and Leadership

·         Coaching Science and Athlete Development

·         Sports Training and Performance Analysis

·         Exercise Science and Human Movement

·         Physical Activity, Fitness, and Wellness

·         Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention

·         Adapted Physical Education and Inclusive Sports

·         Sports Nutrition and Exercise Health

·         Physical Literacy and Youth Sports Development

·         Recreation, Leisure, and Community Sports

·         Sports Technology and Innovation

·         Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sports

·         Sports Policy, Governance, and Ethics

·         Sustainable Sports Development and Sports Tourism

Open Access Policy

Stout in Sports and Physical Education follows an open-access publishing model, providing readers worldwide with free and unrestricted online access to its published scholarly content. Readers can access, read, download, share, and use published research without subscription fees, subject to the applicable copyright and licensing conditions.

The journal supports the wider dissemination of scientific knowledge and seeks to make academic research accessible to researchers, students, educators, institutions, and professionals worldwide.

Peer Review Policy

All research manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo an editorial assessment to determine their relevance, originality, academic quality, and suitability for publication. Manuscripts considered appropriate are subjected to a peer-review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant fields.

The journal is committed to maintaining scholarly integrity, fairness, confidentiality, and transparency throughout the editorial and peer-review processes. Publication decisions are based on the academic quality, methodological soundness, originality, and relevance of submitted manuscripts.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting the journal the necessary rights to publish, distribute, and make the work available online. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are original and that all third-party materials are appropriately acknowledged and permitted for use.

Published articles are made available under the applicable open-access licensing terms indicated on the journal website.

Sponsorship and Publisher Disclosure

Stout in Sports and Physical Education is published by Stout Journals, an independent academic publishing initiative committed to supporting scholarly communication and the global dissemination of research.

The journal operates under an independent publishing model and is supported through its publishing and editorial operations. Editorial decisions, peer-review outcomes, and publication acceptance are based on academic merit and are independent of financial considerations. The publisher does not permit sponsorship or financial contributions to influence editorial independence or scholarly decisions.

Journal History

Stout in Sports and Physical Education is established as part of Stout Journals' commitment to expanding opportunities for international scholarly communication and multidisciplinary academic research. The journal seeks to build a global academic community by providing a platform for the exchange of research, innovative ideas, and evidence-based knowledge in sports and physical education.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other personal information entered into this journal's website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal, including manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, publication, and related scholarly activities.

Such information will not be made available for unrelated purposes or disclosed to third parties without appropriate authorization, except where required for legitimate publishing, legal, or operational purposes.

Digital Preservation Policy

To ensure the long-term digital preservation, accessibility, and security of its published scholarly content, Stout in Sports and Physical Education is included in the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival systems.

These preservation initiatives support the secure archiving of journal content and help ensure that published articles remain accessible to the academic community over time, including in circumstances where the journal website or publishing platform becomes unavailable.

Publication Ethics

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, originality, confidentiality, and responsible research conduct.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, or other forms of academic misconduct. All participants in the publication process are expected to follow appropriate ethical standards and professional responsibilities.

Manuscript Submission

Stout in Sports and Physical Education welcomes submissions from researchers, academics, lecturers, postgraduate students, sports professionals, and practitioners worldwide. Manuscripts should present original, unpublished scholarly work and must fall within the journal's focus and scope.

Submissions are accepted through the journal's online submission system and are evaluated according to the journal's editorial and peer-review policies.