Publisher
Federacion Espanola de Docentes de Educacion Fisica
Description
Retos is an international journal dedicated to the study and promotion of physical-sports activity, offering a platform for original research, didactic experiences, and systematic reviews in fields related to health, sports, physical education, rehabilitation, and related interdisciplinary areas. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles with a focus on empirical evidence and practical applications, aiming to foster academic discussion and advance knowledge in sports sciences and physical activity.
Scope of the Journals
The scope of Retos encompasses a wide range of thematic areas including health, curriculum, pedagogy, play and games, physical activities in naturalistic environments, special education, motor behavior, sports, strength and conditioning, leisure and recreation, sport management, sports physiology, sports medicine, physiotherapy, functional rehabilitation, nutrition, biomechanics, ergonomics, sports psychology, and gender issues in physical activity. The journal prioritizes rigorous research, especially randomized empirical studies and multivariate analyses, while also encouraging quantitative systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and empirically investigated didactic experiences.
Retos supports a comprehensive peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of published content. Articles are evaluated through a double-blind review by external experts, with editorial oversight to maintain high standards of accuracy, integrity, and scholarly contribution. The journal also emphasizes adherence to ethical practices in research and publication, while providing immediate open access to its content to promote global knowledge exchange in sports and physical education sciences.