Aim and Scope
Sports, Health & Wellness Insights is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed, national e-journal. The journal aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how sports, physical health, and mental wellness intersect and influence individual and community well-being. The scope of SHWI encompasses the following expanded and enhanced themes:
- Sports Management and Policy: In-depth analysis of strategies, governance, and policies that shape the sports industry, including sports business management and the global sports economy.
- Physical Fitness and Strength Training: Research on advanced training methodologies, fitness assessments, strength conditioning, and their role in long-term health outcomes.
- Mental Health and Wellness: Exploring mental health issues in sports, including stress management, mental resilience, and coping strategies for athletes and general populations.
- Sports Psychology and Cognitive Performance: Investigating psychological principles that influence athletic performance, focusing on motivation, performance anxiety, and mental strategies for success.
- Public Health and Epidemiology: Understanding the impact of sports and physical activity on public health, including interventions aimed at reducing disease, promoting wellness, and enhancing quality of life.
- Exercise Science and Biomechanics: Studying the physiological mechanisms behind exercise and movement, focusing on how biomechanics influences performance, injury prevention, and recovery.
- Nutrition, Hydration, and Supplementation: Investigating the role of nutrition and supplementation in enhancing athletic performance, recovery, and overall health, with a focus on dietetics in sports and wellness.
- Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Recovery: Exploring modern approaches to preventing and rehabilitating sports injuries, including the role of physiotherapy, rehabilitation technologies, and recovery science.
- Health Technology and Sports Innovations: Examining the role of wearable technology, data analytics, and smart devices in tracking physical activity, injury prevention, and optimizing performance.
- Yoga, Pilates, and Holistic Health: Investigating the integration of yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness practices for improving mental health, flexibility, and holistic well-being.
- Preventive Healthcare and Wellness Programs: Researching strategies for promoting preventive care, wellness programs, and interventions aimed at maintaining health across the lifespan.
- Fitness Training for Special Populations: Tailoring fitness programs for individuals with specific needs, such as older adults, children, athletes with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or injury.
- Lifestyle Medicine and Chronic Disease Prevention: Exploring the role of lifestyle choices (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management) in preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
- Mental Wellness and Mindfulness: Research on the benefits of mindfulness, meditation, and other mental wellness practices for stress reduction, mental clarity, and overall life satisfaction.
- Occupational Health and Ergonomics: Studying the impact of physical activity and fitness on workers' health and productivity, focusing on ergonomics and workplace wellness programs.
- Alternative Therapies and Integrative Health: Exploring alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care in sports and wellness recovery processes.
- Community Health and Social Impact: Investigating how sports and wellness programs can be designed for community engagement, social inclusion, and improving collective well-being.
- Environmental Sustainability in Sports: Exploring the environmental impacts of sports activities and how sustainability initiatives are being integrated into sports management and public health policies.
- Athlete Performance, Technology, and Data Analytics: The application of data analytics, AI, and machine learning in optimizing athlete performance, injury prediction, and rehabilitation strategies.