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Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advances in Kinanthropometry: Techniques and Applications in Sports and Health

edited by

Stefania Toselli

Luciana Zaccagni

and

Natascia Rinaldo

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17429 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinanthropometry; weight status; growth; aging; body composition; athletes; sport sciences; public health; obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Optimizing Performance: Training Strategies to Improve Strength, Speed, Power, and Endurance

edited by

Athanasios Tsoukos

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18894 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscular strength; muscular power; resistance training; free weights; weight machines; bodyweight exercises; plyometric training; Olympic weightlifting; complex training; endurance training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Sports-Specific Conditioning: Techniques and Applications

edited by Javier Sánchez Sánchez and Alejandro Rodríguez-Fernández

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7798 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports performance; injury prevention; training strategies; technology in sports; periodization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Muscle Stress and Damage in Sport and Exercise

edited by

Vincenzo Cristian Francavilla

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4228 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle injuries; overuse syndromes; stress injuries; tendinopathy; sports injuries; injury in sport exercise; functional overload injuries; postural deficits and myotendinous damage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

New Perspectives and Challenges in Adapted Sports

edited by

Valentina Cavedon

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2531 | Submission Open

Keywords: Paralympic sports; para-athletes; physical impairments; visual impairments; sport performance; physical health; mental health; quality of life; athletic training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Innovative Approaches in Monitoring Individual Sports

edited by

Mário Jorge Costa

and

Mário André da Cunha Espada

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1953 | Submission Open

Keywords: individual sports; training; monitoring; performance; load; athletes; instruments; methods; biomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Optimizing Strength, Power, and Endurance in Diverse Athletic Populations

edited by

José María González Ravé

and Fernando González-Mohíno Mayoralas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1548 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodization; monitoring; training; physical fitness; technologies; technique; performance; individual sports; team sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Exercise and Evaluation for Health and Occupational Wellness: Current Trends and Future Directions—2nd Edition

edited by

Konstantina Karatrantou

and Vassilis Gerodimos

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1130 | Submission Open

Keywords: testing and prescription; lifestyle behaviors; health-related quality of life; corporate health; exercise; prevention; physical activity; employee wellbeing; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Advances in Water-Based Team Sports: Performance, Training Strategies, and Athlete Development

edited by Tea Galic

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open

Keywords: water-based sports; swimming; water polo; youth athletes; elite athletes; training load; talent development; team sports performance; training strategies; sports injuries; sports nutrition; recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Advances in Physiology of Training—2nd Edition

edited by

Christopher Ballmann

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12574 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise physiology; ergogenic aids; exercise training; resistance training; endurance performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

New Perspectives on Kinesiology and Functional Morphology in Team Sports

edited by

Łukasz Rydzik

Michał Spieszny

and

Tadeusz Ambrozy

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10036 | Submission Open

Keywords: team sports; movement; body structure; athletic performance; assessments; training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Tactical Athlete Health and Performance

edited by Angelia Maleah Holland-Winkler

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9476 | Submission Open

Keywords: tactical athletes; physical conditioning; nutrition and hydration; injury prevention; environmental adaptations; performance optimization; health strategies; occupational safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Nutritional Strategies and Performance Optimization in Sports

edited by Andrew R. Jagim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7037 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports nutrition; protein; carbohydrate; recovery; athletic performance; dietary supplements; metabolism; nutrient timing; fluid balance; hydration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Advanced Strength Training and Nutrition: Cutting-Edge Strategies for Peak Performance

edited by

Sergio L. Jiménez Sáiz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2857 | Submission Open

Keywords: strength training; strength and musculoskeletal health; sports supplementation; recovery; team sports performance; sports technology; injury prevention; rehab; talent development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Optimizing Post-Activation Performance Enhancement: 2nd Edition

edited by

Michał Krzysztofik

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 897 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE); muscle fiber; physical performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Physical Training in Hypoxia: Physiological Changes and Performance

edited by

Víctor Toro-Román

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open

Keywords: athletes; oxygen; endurance; strength; resistance; fatigue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Wearable Technology and Movement Analysis in Athletic Performance and Rehabilitation

edited by

Juri Taborri

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; motion analysis; sports performance; rehabilitation technology; biomechanics; injury prevention; remote monitoring; physiotherapy; human movement; kinesiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

From Injury to Recovery: Rehabilitation Strategies for Athletes

edited by

Rui Soles Gonçalves

and

Rui Torres

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports injuries; rehabilitation protocols; therapeutic exercise; return to sport; injury prevention; resistance training; functional training; epidemiology of sports injuries; musculoskeletal disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Innovative Therapies for Achilles Tendon Injuries

edited by

Gundula Schulze-Tanzil

and

Clemens Gögele

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: achilles tendon; rupture; healing; tenocytes; tendon-derived stem cells; tendinopathy; cell therapy; orthobiologics; mechanostimulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Biomechanical Analysis in Physical Activity and Sports—2nd Edition

edited by

Pedro Forte

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17594 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; sports performance; physical activity; athletic training; movement analysis; functional materials; kinesiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Optimizing Strength and Resistance Training: Best Practices Applied to Sports Disciplines and Performance—2nd Edition

edited by

Luis Manuel Martínez Aranda

and

Javier Raya-González

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11077 | Submission Open

Keywords: skeletal muscle; muscle hypertrophy; resistance exercise; eccentric training; power output; plyometrics; strength adaptations; training volume; sports performance; conditioning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Biomechanical Properties of Muscle and Tendon in Neurological Conditions

edited by

Mohagheghi Amir

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4101 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor control; muscles; tendons; sensory receptors; nervous system; neural impairments; exercise; rehabilitation; surgery; pharmaceutical treatments; neural plasticity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Racket Sport Dynamics

edited by

Bernardino Javier Sánchez-Alcaraz Martínez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2981 | Submission Open

Keywords: racquet sports; tennis; padel; squash; badminton; sociology; physiology; psychology; performance; training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Physiological Adaptations and Improvements in Sports Performance through Training in Adverse Environments

edited by

Ismael Martínez Guardado

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2598 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat acclimatization; altitude training; thermal stress; hypoxia; performance enhancement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Basis of Applied Kinesiology, Innovations and Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vicente Javier Clemente Suárez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 796 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied kinesiology; musculoskeletal health; biomechanical assessments; neuromuscular adaptations; wearable devices; artificial intelligence; sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Efficiency in Kinesiology: Innovative Approaches in Enhancing Motor Skills for Athletic Performance, 4th Edition

edited by

Diego Minciacchi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 617 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinesiology; sport science; sport performance; biomechanics; training periodization; training prescription; exercise physiology; athletic performance; motor performance; motor skills

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Biomechanics of Human Movement in Sports and Analysis of Sport Techniques

edited by

Vassilios Panoutsakopoulos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport biomechanics; sport technique; kinematic analysis; kinetic analysis; movement pattern; sport performance; human performance optimization; sport injury prevention; interlimb coordination; interlimb asymmetries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Innovations in Monitoring Athlete Health

edited by

Carmelo Pirri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: athlete health monitoring; real-time health analytics; personalized training insights; injury prevention; sports health technology; data-driven performance optimization; imaging in sports medicine; health monitoring innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Insights into the Assessment Strategies and Non-Pharmacological Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions Linked to Chronic Pain Condition

edited by Manuela Deodato and

Giovanni Galeoto

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal dysfunctions; chronic pain; pathophysiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Sport-Specific Movement Analysis

edited by

Jaime Fernandez Fernandez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport biomechanics; movement analysis; wearables; injury prevention; performance analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Postural Control in Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by

Philippe P. Perrin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: balance control; dizziness and balance disorders; neurotology; vestibular pathologies; vertigo; physical and sporting activities and exercise programs; motion sickness; vestibular rehabilitation; balneotherapy; posturography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Applied Sport Physiology and Performance—4th Edition

edited by

William Guyton Hornsby

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13439 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport science; athlete monitoring; training studies; training prescription

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Physical Activity for Optimal Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

José M. Gamonales

and

Mário André da Cunha Espada

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6738 | Submission Open

Keywords: disabilities; education; health; inclusion; performance; physical activity; sport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Applications of Machine Learning in Sports Medicine, Physical Activity, Posture, and Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Federico Roggio

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; sports medicine; physical activity; posture; rehabilitation; biomechanics; injury prevention; human pose estimation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Athletic Performance

edited by Zoran Nikolovski

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 640 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress and athletes’ performance; anxiety and athletes’ performance; cortisol; alpha amylase; HPA axis; sympathetic system; stress detection questionnaires; managing stress and anxiety; stress coping techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Integrative Perspectives on Functional Morphology, Performance and Injury Prevention in Soccer

edited by

Spyridon Plakias

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: football; kinesiology; sports biomechanics; sports medicine; training load monitoring; neuromuscular adaptation; recovery strategies; sports nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Nutritional Strategies for Optimizing Skeletal Muscle Function in Health and Disease

edited by

Lucas Guimaraes Ferreira

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport nutrition; skeletal muscle health; dietary supplements; ergogenic aids; skeletal muscle function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Wearable Biomechanics in Sport and Rehabilitation

edited by

Pedro Morouço

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable technology; sports biomechanics; rehabilitation; inertial sensors; performance monitoring; injury prevention; movement analysis; telehealth; artificial intelligence; human motion tracking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

New Insights into Muscle Fatigue and Recovery

edited by

Matthew Barnes

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromuscular fatigue; mental fatigue; central fatigue; exercise-induced muscle damage; skeletal muscle; recovery; exercise; sleep; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Flexibility Enhancing Methods: From Current Knowledge to Future Perspectives

edited by

Ewan Thomas

and Konstantin Warneke

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexibility; stretching; foam rolling; pain; stiffness; prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Sports Nutrition and Body Composition

edited by

Masaharu Kagawa

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9331 | Submission Open

Keywords: body composition; anthropometry; dietary assessments; relative energy deficiency in sports; supplements; hydration; performance; weight category; body image; para-athletes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Perspectives and Challenges in Sports Medicine for Combat Sports

edited by Robert Trybulski

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6676 | Submission Open

Keywords: combat sports; sports medicine; injury prevention; rehabilitation; biomechanics; concussion management; neuromuscular health; cognitive function; psychological resilience; training methodologies; athlete recovery; injury epidemiology; regenerative medicine; strength and conditioning; MMA; boxing; wrestling; martial arts; physical therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Effects of Exercise Training on Cardiovascular Risks Factors in Primary and Secondary Prevention

edited by

Giuseppe Caminiti

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6219 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise training; cardiovascular risk factors; physical activity; personalized exercise protocols; aging and cardiovascular health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Tailoring Physical Activity for the Health and Development of Children and Adolescents

edited by

Víctor Arufe-Giráldez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3320 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; physical exercise; health; children; adolescents; cognitive development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Posture, Balance, and Gait: Assessment Techniques and Rehabilitation Strategies—2nd Edition

edited by

Vasiliki Sakellari

and George Gioftsos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1681 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiotherapy; human balance; gait analysis; neurological rehabilitation; ergonomics; fall prevention; sensorimotor integration; motor control; geriatrics; clinical education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Postural and Neuromuscular Mechanisms in Balance and Postural Re-Education: Technological and Clinical Advances

edited by

Giuseppe Messina

and

Donatella Di Corrado

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 492 | Submission Open

Keywords: posture; balance; elderly falls; stabilometry; baropodometry; proprioception; core stability; nanotechnology; wearable sensors; postural re-education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Injury Prevention and Performance Analysis in Oppositional Sports: Insights from Combat and Racket Sports

edited by Alfonso Gutiérrez-Santiago and

Iván Prieto-Lage

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: injury prevention; performance analysis; combat sports; racket sports; biomechanics; sports science; risk mitigation; athlete performance; training methodologies; rehabilitation protocols

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Sports Medicine and Public Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Giovanni Fiorilli

and

Andrea Buonsenso

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical exercise; disease prevention; adult population; physical well-being; gender difference

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Improving Cardiovascular Health Through Physical Activity and Exercise

edited by Asterios Deligiannis and

Evangelia Kouidi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular health; cardiovascular exercise physiology; cardiac rehabilitation; cardiac exercise prescription; cardiovascular prevention; chronic heart failure and exercise; artificial intelligence in sports cardiology; wearable technology and cardiovascular health outcomes; digital cardiac health interventions; AI-guided cardiac rehabilitation programs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Innovative Physiotherapy Approaches and Functional Outcomes in Neurological and Developmental Disorders

edited by

Vasiliki Sakellari

and Marousa Pavlou

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiotherapy; neurological rehabilitation; evidence-based practice; developmental disorders; motor control; balance; gait; assistive technology; virtual reality; robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

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