Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education

Aims & Scope

With a focus on social science scholarship, Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education publishes conceptually rich contributions in all areas of health and physical education, including those derived from empirical, philosophical, sociological, and/or policy-related investigations.

Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education invites submission of papers of approximately 7000 words that focus on the forms, contents and contexts of health and physical education as they relate to schools, universities and other forms of educational practice.

The journal welcomes original contributions that analyse the ways in which the social and institutional conditions of education and schooling interact with the field of health and physical education and associated fields, such as outdoor education, recreation and sport.

Curriculum is interpreted broadly in the journal as a focus for framing a wide range of educational issues involving policies, practices and outcomes.

This includes the lived experiences of teachers and learners in educational settings and the forces within and beyond education (current and historical) that shape the construction and implementation of curriculum.

While it is not expected that all manuscripts are directly focused on curriculum issues it is encumbered on authors to make explicit how the research connects with, informs or has implications for, curriculum across contexts relevant to the areas of schooling and education detailed above.

Abstracting & Indexing

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A salutogenic, strengths-based approach as a theory to guide HPE curriculum change

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Louise, Mikael, Doune

• The Role of Nature-Based Experiences in the Development and Maintenance of Wellness

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Eric, Thomas F., Vinathe

• The new Australian Health and Physical Education Curriculum: a case of/for gradualism in curriculum reform?

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Doune

• Using digital technology to enhance student engagement in physical education

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Ashley, Benjamin

• A critical ‘critical inquiry’ proposition in Health and Physical Education

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Deana, Gabrielle, Jan

• Together, yet still not equal? Sex integration in equestrian sport

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Katherine

• Questioning for learning in game-based approaches to teaching and coaching

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Stephen, Richard L.

• Challenging stereotypes: Muslim girls talk about physical activity, physical education and sport

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Kelly, Doune, Rebecca

• Health and physical education in Aotearoa New Zealand: an open market and open doors?

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Kirsten, Dawn, Sam

• Developing female coaches: strategies from women themselves

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Leanne