Focus & Scopes

The Porkes Journal is a scientific journal managed by the Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Study Program. This journal focuses on publishing original research findings, theoretical studies, and empirical analyses aimed at advancing scholarship and improving the quality of practice in the field of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation (Penjaskesrek).

Specifically, the scope and range of material published in the Porkes Journal include, but are not limited to:

  1. Physical Education – Curricula, learning models, evaluation, and pedagogical innovations in schools and colleges.
  2. Traditional Sports – Exploration, revitalization, and internalization of cultural values through traditional games and sports.
  3. Recreational Sports – Management of recreational activities, sports tourism, and their impact on society.
  4. Sports Management – Governance of sports organizations, marketing, public policy, and the economics of sports.
  5. Sports Pedagogy – Teaching strategies, teaching styles, learning approaches, and training for teachers and coaches.
  6. Sports Biomechanics – Analysis of movement, body mechanics, and movement techniques in sports activities.
  7. Active Learning – Application of movement-based learning methods to enhance participation and learning outcomes.
  8. Sports Psychology – Motivation, self-confidence, stress management, and the mental aspects of athletes and students.
  9. Sports Physiology – The body’s physiological responses, physical fitness, sports nutrition, and training adaptation.
  10. Performance Analysis – Evaluation and measurement of the performance of athletes, teams, and sports programs.
  11. Physical Activity – Promotion of an active lifestyle, sedentary behavior, and physical activity interventions for health.
  12. Sports Talent Identification – Methods for detecting, selecting, and developing talent from an early age.
  13. Sports Coaching – Training periodization, coaching methods, and the development of long-term training programs.
  14. And others – Related topics relevant to efforts to holistically improve the quality of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation.

The Porkes Journal accepts manuscripts in the form of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research; action research; research and development (R&D); and systematic literature reviews that make a tangible contribution to the advancement of the field of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation.