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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Strength & Conditioning Journal is the official journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. It publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts aligned with the journal’s mission in strength and conditioning and sports performance. The journal has ISSN 1524-1602, online ISSN 1533-4295, publishes 6 issues per year, is ranked 28/133 in Sport Sciences, and lists an Impact Factor of 3.0.
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Subject
Sport Sciences
Impact Factor
3
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
1524-1602
eISSN
1533-4295
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
No manuscript submission fee or page charges. Optional open access is available for accepted peer-reviewed articles for an APC charged on acceptance; pricing is listed on the Wolters Kluwer Hybrid Open Access Journals page.
Submission Instructions
Strength and conditioning journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Applied Topic Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Applied Topic Articles should be 4,000–6,000 words. Manuscript should focus on a specific topic relevant to the field. Manuscript must include practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners and an AI use disclosure if AI tools were used.
References
References should follow AMA style. References must be alphabetized by the lead author's last name, numbered in that order, cited in the text with parenthetical numbers, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al. when there are 6 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Table files and figure files must be submitted separately as individual files, and figure files must not be embedded in the text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, include brief captions listed after the references, and be understandable on their own with legends defining abbreviations.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Review Articles should be 5,000-8,000 words. Review Articles should provide a balanced review of a well-researched topic in the field. The blinded manuscript must include five or six keywords, practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners, and an AI disclosure if AI tools were used.
References
References should follow AMA style. References must be alphabetized by the lead author's last name, then numbered to match parenthetical in-text citations, with journal titles abbreviated in NIH style and the first 3 authors listed followed by et al. when there are 6 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Table and figure captions should be included in the manuscript file after the references, while table files and figure files should be submitted separately and figures must not be embedded in the text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, each must have a brief caption, and any abbreviations used must be defined in a legend.
Brief Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 8,000 words. Manuscript must include practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners, five or six keywords, and an AI-use disclosure if AI tools were used.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be alphabetized by the lead author's last name, then numbered to match parenthetical in-text citations, with journal titles abbreviated in NIH style and the first 3 authors listed followed by et al. when there are 6 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be submitted as separate individual files, while their captions must appear in the manuscript after the references. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, each must have a brief caption, and each must be understandable on its own with legends defining abbreviations.
Narrative Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 8,000 words. The blinded manuscript must include five or six keywords and practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners, and any AI use must be fully disclosed in the manuscript.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be alphabetized by the lead author's last name, numbered in that order, cited in the text with corresponding parenthetical numbers, use NIH journal title abbreviations, list the first 3 authors followed by et al. for works with 6 or more authors, and include DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Figure and table captions must be included in the manuscript file after the references, while table files and figure files must be submitted separately and figures must not be embedded in the text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, each must have a brief caption and abbreviation legend, tables must be editable rather than submitted as photographs or figures, and tables and figures must stand alone for reader understanding.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 8,000 words. Blinded manuscript must contain a blinded title page, short title, keywords, abstract, text, table and figure captions if applicable, and references. Manuscript must include practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners and disclose any AI tool used and how it was used.
References
References must use AMA style unless otherwise specified. References must be alphabetized by the lead author's last name, then numbered to match parenthetical in-text citations, with journal titles abbreviated in NIH style and entries with 6 or more authors listing the first 3 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Table files and figure files must be submitted separately, and less essential tables and figures should be provided as Supplemental Digital Content. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, include brief captions and abbreviation legends, and their captions must be listed in the manuscript after the references.
Scoping Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 8,000 words. The blinded manuscript must contain a blinded title page, short title, keywords, abstract, text, table and figure captions if applicable, and references. Manuscripts must include practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners, provide five or six keywords or short phrases, and disclose any use of AI tools and which tool was used.
References
References must use AMA style. References must be alphabetized by the lead author's last name, numbered after alphabetization, cited in the text with corresponding parenthetical numbers, and for works with 6 or more authors list the first 3 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Table files and figure files must be submitted separately rather than embedded in the text, and less essential tables and figures such as a summary table of included studies should be submitted as Supplemental Digital Content. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, include brief captions in the manuscript file after the references, and be understandable on their own with legends defining abbreviations.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for this article type. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor are limited to approximately 1,000 words. Letters To The Editor should promote intellectual discussion of an article published within the previous 12 months and should contain an informative title. The manuscript must include practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners, five or six keywords, and disclosure of any AI tool used in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis.
References
Letters To The Editor are limited to approximately 10 references, including the original article. References should follow AMA style. References must be alphabetized by the lead author's last name, numbered after alphabetization, cited in the text with corresponding parenthetical numbers, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al. when there are 6 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures captions should be included in the manuscript file after the references, and table and figure files should be submitted separately rather than embedded in the text. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, each must have a brief caption, and each must stand alone with a legend defining abbreviations.
Recent Publications
Velocity Training Without Technology: Challenges and Understanding
William J. Kraemer, Mike Nitka
10.1519/ssc.0000000000000962
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Tipping the Scales of Body Recomposition With an Energy Surplus, High Protein Intake, and Resistance Training: A Narrative Review
Ryan R. Reilly
10.1519/ssc.0000000000000964
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The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Supporting Athletic Performance, Mitigating Injury Risk, and Enhancing Health: A Narrative Opinion
Chris Bishop, Shyam Chavda, Anthony Turner
10.1519/ssc.0000000000000984
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Understanding and Prescribing Plyometrics for Endurance Runners: A Review
Ky Wynne
10.1519/ssc.0000000000000969
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Practices in Assessing Fatigue and Performance Over Matches in Combat Sports: A Brief Review
Rafael Lima Kons, Marina Saldanha da Silva Athayde, Joshua Edward Till, Ross Cloak, Daniele Detanico
10.1519/ssc.0000000000000970
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
The article processing charge for open access is charged on acceptance and should be paid within 30 days for open access publication.
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Military Technology and Strategies
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Shoulder Injury and Treatment
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Sport Psychology and Performance
Exercise and Physiological Responses
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Muscle activation and electromyography studies
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
Occupational Health and Performance
Children's Physical and Motor Development
Physical Education and Pedagogy
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Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
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