Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Physical Education of Students
ISSN 2075-5279 · eISSN 2308-7250 · IP Iermakov S.S. · Ukraine
Physical Education of Students: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC about USD 170; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 54 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Physical Education of Students is published by IP Iermakov S.S. and is in Zone 4 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Physical Education and Training Studies, Sports Performance and Training and Human Health and Disease, together about 45.6% of its articles. (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 physical education of adult young people - Postsecondary Students (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees).The Journal welcomes articles on different aspects of physical education, sports and health of adult young people - Postsecondary Students (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees) which cover scientific researches in the related fields, such as biomechanics, kinesiology, medicine, psychology, sociology, technologies of sports equipment, research in training, selection, physical efficiency, as well as health preservation and other interdisciplinary perspectives.The journal represents original scientific researches of scientists from the East-European region. The journal used to cooperate with the scientists from other regions. more
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editor-in-chief Sergii Iermakov DoctorPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Italy 3, Ukraine 3, United States 1, Spain 1, Brazil 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Physical Education and Training StudiesHealth Professions23.2%
- Sports Performance and TrainingMedicine13.6%
- Human Health and DiseaseMedicine8.8%
- Sports injuries and preventionMedicine7%
- Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsPsychology5.9%
- Sports Science and EducationArts and Humanities4.5%
- Sports and Physical Education ResearchHealth Professions4.2%
- Physical Activity and HealthMedicine3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | 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
ESCIDOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 25OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 131OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.58OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 48LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 733 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2025 | 54 | 54 | 46 |
| 2024 | 47 | 47 | 163 |
| 2023 | 49 | 49 | 147 |
| 2022 | 41 | 41 | 156 |
| 2021 | 51 | 51 | 331 |
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 ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 170 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 170 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 170 / USD 270 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- USD 170
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≥ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted8
- original empirical articlesThe journal publishes original empirical and theoretical articles, review articles, and preliminary research reports contributing to physical education of stude…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe Journal encourages articles on different aspects of physical education, sports and health of adult young people - Postsecondary Students (undergraduate, gra…Length not stated
- preliminary research reportsThe journal publishes original empirical and theoretical articles, review articles, and preliminary research reports contributing to physical education of stude…Length not stated
- research reportThe Journal encourages articles on different aspects of physical education, sports and health of adult young people - Postsecondary Students (undergraduate, gra…Length not stated
- review articleThe Journal encourages articles on different aspects of physical education, sports and health of adult young people - Postsecondary Students (undergraduate, gra…Length not stated
- review articlesThe journal publishes original empirical and theoretical articles, review articles, and preliminary research reports contributing to physical education of stude…Length not stated
- surveyThe Journal encourages articles on different aspects of physical education, sports and health of adult young people - Postsecondary Students (undergraduate, gra…Length not stated
- theoretical articlesThe journal publishes original empirical and theoretical articles, review articles, and preliminary research reports contributing to physical education of stude…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
Originality / no prior or duplicate publication Model summary
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
No studies involving children requiring parental consent Model summary
The journal does not publish articles involving children that require parental consent to participate in the experiment.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
CC BY 4.0 licensing required on submission 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 the right of first publication. The work is simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which allows others to share, adapt, and use the work, provided that proper acknowledgment of the authorship and initial publ…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
All Open Access articles distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), 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
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
APC covers typesetting, hosting, production, DOI, plagiarism check Model summary
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
- IP Iermakov S.S.
- Country or region
- Ukraine
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2075-5279
- Print ISSN
- 1993-4335
- Electronic ISSN
- 2308-7250
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Physical Education of Students
What CAS zone is Physical Education of Students in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Physical Education of Students is in Zone 4 of Education, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Physical Education of Students?
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 Physical Education of Students?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≥ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: Vancouver; 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Physical Education of Students based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (3), Ukraine (3) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Physical Education of Students?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Physical Education of Students is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Physical Education of Students open access, and what is the APC?
Physical Education of Students is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 170.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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: .