SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education

Aims & Scope

The journal aims to disseminate knowledge related to the scholarship of teaching and learning in the leisure, parks, recreation, and related fields.

Articles published in SCHOLE address a wide range of issues concerning graduate and undergraduate education pertaining to courses, curricula, teaching, mentorship, and learning.

Peer Review Policy: All articles submitted to this journal undergo a “double-anonymous” peer review by two to three referees, after initial review by the editor or designate.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

View Aims & Scope

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.292

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	13

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16891

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	64

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Exploring the Relationship Between Student Success and Participation in Extracurricular Activities

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Alyson E., Fiona A.E., Susan M.

• Rethinking Curriculum Internationalization: Virtual Exchange as a Means to Attaining Global Competencies, Developing Critical Thinking, and Experiencing Transformative Learning

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Lauren N., Garrett A., Jasmine, Jamie

• Disability Simulations: Using the Social Model of Disability to Update an Experiential Educational Practice

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Keith W.

• Grading Grades as a Measure of Student Learning

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Keri, Bryan, Daniel

• Surviving and Thriving in Graduate School

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Mariela, Jill, Lauren N., Lincoln R., Joey, Gwynn M.

• “Embarrassingly White”

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Rasul A., Corey W., Nina S., B. Dana

• Getting Started on the Tenure Track: Challenges and Strategies for Success

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Lincoln R., Lauren N., Mariela, Jill, Joey, Gwynn M.

• Choosing Sport Management as a College Major

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Keri A., Daniel, Eric, Danielle, Mary Sara, Skye G.

• Overarching Goals, Values, and Assumptions of Integrated Curriculum Design

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Denise M.

• Effectively Adapting the Sport Management Curricula

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Jessica R., Jaime R.

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