Journal profile · Social Sciences-Education
Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports
ISSN 2664-9837 · Iermakov Sergii Sidorovich · Ukraine
Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports: CAS Zone 4 · Management (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC about USD 900; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 64 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports is published by Iermakov Sergii Sidorovich and is in Zone 4 of Management in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sports Performance and Training, Sports injuries and prevention and Physical Education and Training Studies, together about 43.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal’s main goal: - to aid and facilitate national, international, and interdisciplinary scientific communication, and to strengthen the links between scientific researchers all over the world; - distributing the information on the latest research and scientific work conducted by scientists and leading specialists in the fields of pedagogy of physical culture and sports. The Journal considers for publication Original research and Review papers in the sub-disciplines relating to the broad fields in Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports such as: theory and technique of physical training, physical activity and health, sports science, biomechanics, kinesiology, motor control and learning, public health (as relevant to sport and exercise), physical rehabilitation and recreation. All these fields should be considered from the point of view of pedagogy. Journal publishes researches that report educational practices in all appropriate contexts, but not limited to, school physical education, club sport, and active leisure programs. In these contex Pedagogy refers to the interacting and interdependent components of knowledge and curriculum, learners and learning, and teachers/coaches, teaching/coaching and teacher/coach education. more
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Education
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Sports Performance and TrainingMedicine19.3%
- Sports injuries and preventionMedicine12.9%
- Physical Education and Training StudiesHealth Professions10.9%
- Sports and Physical Education ResearchHealth Professions9%
- Children's Physical and Motor DevelopmentPsychology8.1%
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiologyMedicine5%
- Physical Education and PedagogyHealth Professions3.5%
- Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsPsychology3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.61LetPub ·
- h-index
- 18OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 70OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.05OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 56LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 411 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 40 | 9 |
| 2025 | 64 | 64 | 106 |
| 2024 | 64 | 64 | 230 |
| 2023 | 62 | 62 | 478 |
| 2022 | 59 | 59 | 372 |
| 2021 | 46 | 46 | 309 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 900 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 170 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 170 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 450 / USD 900 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- USD 450
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≥ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted7
- original researchThe Journal considers for publication original research and review articles in disciplines related to the broad field of Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports…Length not stated
- original research (empirical) articlesThe Journal publishes original empirical articles, theoretical articles, and review articles within the scope of the Journal. Empirical articles should be writt…Length not stated
- review articleThe Journal considers for publication original research and review articles in disciplines related to the broad field of Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles should critically evaluate, analyse, and synthesise previously published research rather than simply summarise existing knowledge. Review articl…Length not stated
- surveyThe Journal considers for publication original research and review articles in disciplines related to the broad field of Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports…Length not stated
- systematic reviewsFor systematic reviews, authors should follow the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, where applicableLength not stated
- theoretical articlesTheoretical articles should draw on existing research literature and critically analyse selected models and/or theories. Empirical findings should be reported o…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Self-archiving
- AI use AI Tools Usage
Authors must explicitly disclose the use of any generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in the preparation of the manuscript. This information should be provided in a separate subsection titled “AI Tools Usage”, placed before the references section. Acceptable uses include grammar correction, language polishing, or assistance with phrasing. Use of AI for data analysis, interpretation, or literature sy…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship Statement
The Journal does not require authors of original (primary) research papers to transfer the copyright of their published contributions (see Copyright Notice). Authors retain copyright and grant the Journal the right of first publication. The work is simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which allows authors to reuse their content in future works without…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Originality; not published previously; not under consideration elsewhere; no duplicate publication Model summary
Submission of a manuscript implies that it has not been published previously, that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, and that if accepted it will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in English or in any other language.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
CC BY 4.0 licensing; conflict of interest declaration and author agreement form; ethics per ICMJE and COPE Model summary
Copyright Holder - Author(s) Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:I. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. II. A…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
APC waivers available on request to the Editorial Office Model summary
All Open Access articles distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. more
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Figures for peer review
Blind review instructions must be followed for peer-reviewed sections Model summary
At initial submission, figures can be provided within the manuscript or as separate files. Full resolution figure files are not required at initial submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Policy
Journal subscribes to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing. All authors must abide by the standards outlined in the journal’s ethical guidelines. In particular, please note the need to avoid duplicate submission, plagiarism and self-plagiarism. If you are unsure what is meant by plagiarism read Best Practice Guidelines on Publishing Ethics. Self-Plagiarism is de…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving Self-Archiving Policy
Authors of articles are permitted to self-archive the submitted (preprint) version of the article at any time, and may self-archive the accepted (peer-reviewed) version. The Authors may deposit published version of the article. more
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Iermakov Sergii Sidorovich
- Country or region
- Ukraine
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2664-9837
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 30, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports
What CAS zone is Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports is in Zone 4 of Management, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Management. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≥ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports open access, and what is the APC?
Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 900.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .