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Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness is a peer-reviewed quarterly open access journal published by Elsevier for The Society of Chinese Scholars on Exercise Physiology and Fitness, the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China, and the Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science. It publishes original investigations, comprehensive reviews, case studies, and short communications on exercise science, physical fitness, and physical education.
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Subject
Sport Sciences
Impact Factor
3.5
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1728-869X
eISSN
1728-869X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article Publishing Charge: USD 1200 for Full Length Articles and Reviews; USD 600 for Short Articles and Case Reports, excluding taxes.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is mandatory. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, the corresponding author's contact details, a statement that all authors approve the submission, and the corresponding author's signature.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured for systematic reviews and meta-analyses and unstructured for other review types. Structured abstracts for systematic reviews and meta-analyses must use the headings Background/Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 3000 words. Review articles must be systematic and critical assessments of literature and data sources. Manuscript must include up to 6 keywords in alphabetical order plus Conflicts of Interest, Funding/Support, and, when applicable, a Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process.
References
Review articles must include 50–80 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited as consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be uploaded as a separate file, and all tables including title, description, and footnotes must be provided with the submission. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, figures must have captions supplied separately, and tables must have concise self-explanatory headings.
Full Length Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is mandatory. The cover letter must include the manuscript title and corresponding author contact details, state that all authors approve the submission, and be signed by the corresponding author.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background/Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
The main text must not exceed 3000 words. The manuscript must use the section headings Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conflicts of Interest Statement, Funding/Support Statement, Acknowledgments (if any), and References. The manuscript must include up to 6 keywords in alphabetical order and a Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process when applicable.
References
The manuscript must include 40–80 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited as consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, and all tables must be uploaded with the submission. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, and each figure must have a separate caption.
Research Papers
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, the corresponding author's contact details, a statement that all authors approve the submission, and the corresponding author's signature.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript must use the section headings Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conflicts of Interest Statement, Funding/Support Statement, Acknowledgments (if any), and References. Manuscript must include no more than 6 keywords in alphabetical order and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References
Reference list must include 40–80 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text as consecutive superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numbered order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files, and all tables including titles, descriptions, and footnotes must be included in the uploaded submission files. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, with figure captions supplied separately and tables given concise self-explanatory headings.
Original Investigations
Cover Letter
A cover letter is mandatory. The cover letter must include the manuscript title and corresponding author contact details, state that all authors approve the submission, and be signed by the corresponding author.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Articles must be divided into clearly defined sections with each heading on its own separate line. The manuscript must include a maximum of 6 keywords in alphabetical order, funding/support and conflict-of-interest statements, and a declaration of generative AI use when applicable.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text as consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and the reference list must be numbered in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, and all figure captions and tables including titles, descriptions, and footnotes must be uploaded with the submission. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, figures must include separate captions, and tables must have a concise self-explanatory heading.
Comprehensive Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is mandatory. The cover letter must include the manuscript title and corresponding author contact details and state that all authors approve the submission.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Articles must be divided into clearly defined sections with each heading on its own separate line. The manuscript must include a maximum of 6 keywords in alphabetical order and an AI declaration section titled "Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process" when applicable.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text as consecutive superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numerical order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, and all tables must be uploaded with the submission. Each illustration must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text and include a caption supplied separately from the figure, and tables must be numbered consecutively and have a concise heading.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, the corresponding author's name and contact details, a statement that all authors approve the submission, and the corresponding author's signature.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph with no subheadings.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 1300 words. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Case report, Discussion, Conflicts of Interest Statement, Funding/Support Statement, Acknowledgments (if any), and References. Manuscript must include up to 6 keywords in alphabetical order and a declaration of generative AI use when applicable.
References
Reference list must contain 10 to 30 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited as consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and all tables including title, description, and footnotes must be included among the uploaded files. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, and each figure must have a separate caption.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the manuscript title, the corresponding author's contact details, a statement that all authors approve the submission, and the corresponding author's signature.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The main text must not exceed 1000 words. The manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conflicts of Interest Statement, Funding/Support Statement, Acknowledgments (if any), and References. The manuscript must include no more than 6 keywords in alphabetical order and a Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process when generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
The manuscript must include 10 to 20 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited as consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and accompanied by separate captions, and tables must have a concise heading and be numbered consecutively in the order cited.
Case Studies
Cover Letter
A cover letter is mandatory. The cover letter must include the manuscript title and corresponding author contact details, state that all authors approve the submission, and be signed by the corresponding author.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Articles must be divided into clearly defined sections with each heading on its own separate line. The manuscript must include a maximum of 6 keywords in alphabetical order and a declaration of generative AI use if applicable.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text as consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, and each figure must have a separately supplied caption.
Recent Publications
Gender and surface effects on tiebreak tactics in Grand Slams: A machine learning–enhanced point-by-point analysis
Qiushi Wang, Yixiong Cui, Yan Chen, Haoyang Liu, Dapeng Bao, Wangwang Zhai
10.1016/j.jesf.2026.200474
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The combined effect of task-oriented treadmill and high-intensity interval training on balance, gait parameters, and ADL in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial with short-term follow-up
KyuRyeong Kim, Nam-Jin Jung, Min-Bong Kang
10.1016/j.jesf.2026.200475
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Test-retest reliability of handgrip muscle function among Australian rules football athletes
Liam O. Mathews, Hazel R. Jaekel, Nicola D. Ridgers, Mark J. Catley, Grant R. Tomkinson
10.1016/j.jesf.2026.200476
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Characterizing virtual community exercise programs for people with mobility limitations: a scoping review
Renato Barbosa dos Santos, Jing Lin, Anchal Badwal, Hardeep Singh, Susan B. Jaglal, Chavon Niles, Nancy M. Salbach
10.1016/j.jesf.2026.200477
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An SDT-informed online intervention supporting children's home-based exercise: A randomized controlled trial
Chi-Ching Gary Chow, Fenghua Sun, Yu-Hin Kong
10.1016/j.jesf.2026.200478
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
3 days from submission to first decision; 56 days from submission to decision after review; 130 days from submission to acceptance; 1 day from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It must include the manuscript title, corresponding author details, statements that all authors approve the submission, that the manuscript has not been previously published or concurrently submitted elsewhere, and that the experiments complied with current laws, plus the corresponding author's signature.
Reformat to Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article Publishing Charge: USD 1200 for Full Length Articles and Reviews; USD 600 for Short Articles and Case Reports, excluding taxes.
Reformat to Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Sports Performance and Training
Physical Activity and Health
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Children's Physical and Motor Development
Exercise and Physiological Responses
Sports injuries and prevention
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Muscle metabolism and nutrition
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
Physical Education and Pedagogy
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Muscle activation and electromyography studies
Physical Education and Training Studies
COVID-19 and Mental Health
Genetics and Physical Performance
Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders