Aims and Scope

Research in Dance and Physical Activity(RDPA) is an international, peer reviewed journal, providing information on pedagogy, philosophy and science in dance and physical activities. The journal aims to stimulate theoretical and conceptual debates and promote educational practices in dance and physical education fields. It includes contributors from a wide and diverse international community of academics and teachers who are committed to improving the quality of movement-based education in various contexts.  

We invite essays that may include (but are not limited to) the following topics:

RDPE Scope

• Choreography & Aesthetics
• Educational Approach
• History & Philosophy
• Management
• Sociology & Policy
• Recreation & Leisure
• Adapted Physical Activity
• Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Health Promotion & Wellness
• Interdisciplinary Approach

Publication Fee
There are no submission fees or page charges for this journal.

Best Article Award
Every year the Editorial Board decides which article is the best published in the prior calendar year.
The winner is awarded a prize of $200 and a certificate of merit.

Submission
Manuscripts shall be submitted electronically via DBpiaone submission system. If you have not submitted
a paper to this journal before, you will need to create an account in our website (https://dbpiaone.com/rdpa/index.do).
Deadline: January 31, May 31, September 30
Publication: April 30, August 31, December 31

Manuscript template

Please contact our editorial assistant Yun Ha Lee(82-2-781-7705) at rdpa@smu.ac.kr if you have any queries.