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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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Optimizing Post-activation Performance Enhancement

edited by

Michał Krzysztofik

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8455 | Submission Open

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

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

Applications of Machine Learning in Sports Medicine, Physical Activity, Posture, and Rehabilitation

edited by

Federico Roggio

and Mark Elliott

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7510 | 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)

Gait Analysis in Athletes

edited by

Jorge E. Morais

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5131 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait; kinesiology; movement analysis; ground reaction force; performance; injury prevention; machine learning

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

Sports-Specific Conditioning: Techniques and Applications

edited by Javier Sánchez Sánchez and Alejandro Rodríguez-Fernández

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1374 | 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)

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

edited by

Sergio L. Jiménez Sáiz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | 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)

New Perspectives and Challenges in Adapted Sports

edited by

Valentina Cavedon

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | 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)

Acute and Chronic Changes in Muscle Architecture, Performance, and Body Composition Following Resistance Exercise in Different Populations

edited by

Sandro Bartolomei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle architecture; biochemical parameters; body composition; post-exercise recovery; resistance exercise

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

Skeletal Muscle Mechanics—2nd Edition

edited by

Walter Herzog

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: skeletal muscle; muscle mechanics; muscle contraction; force generation; energy metabolism; biomechanics; imaging techniques; exercise adaptation; muscle aging; rehabilitation

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

Muscle Stress and Damage in Sport and Exercise

edited by

Vincenzo Cristian Francavilla

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 157 | 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)

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

edited by

Vicente Javier Clemente Suárez

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12425 | 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)

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

edited by

Ismael Martínez Guardado

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

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

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

New Perspectives on Kinesiology and Functional Morphology in Team Sports

edited by

Łukasz Rydzik

Michał Spieszny

and

Tadeusz Ambrozy

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2267 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Kinanthropometry: Techniques and Applications in Sports and Health

edited by

Stefania Toselli

Luciana Zaccagni

and

Natascia Rinaldo

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2261 | 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)

Racket Sport Dynamics

edited by

Bernardino Javier Sánchez-Alcaraz Martínez

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 368 | 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)

Innovations in Monitoring Athlete Health

edited by

Carmelo Pirri

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 170 | 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)

Biomechanical Analysis in Physical Activity and Sports—2nd Edition

edited by

Pedro Miguel Forte

submission deadline 29 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1153 | 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 29 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 496 | 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)

Mood and Emotion in Sport and Exercise Performance

edited by

Donatella Di Corrado

Marinella Coco

and

Vincenzo Cristian Francavilla

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2987 | Submission Open

Keywords: performance; biological and physiological processes; cognitive and emotional functions; expertise; mood

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

Posture, Balance, and Gait: Assessment Techniques and Rehabilitation Strategies

edited by

Vasiliki Sakellari

and George Gioftsos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1343 | 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)

Physical Activity for Optimal Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

José M. Gamonales

and

Mário André da Cunha Espada

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 936 | Submission Open

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

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

Biomechanical Properties of Muscle and Tendon in Neurological Conditions

edited by

Mohagheghi Amir

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 687 | 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)

Advances in Physiology of Training—2nd Edition

edited by

Christopher Ballmann

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

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

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

Movement Analysis in Sports and Physical Therapy

edited by

Žiga Kozinc

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9839 | Submission Open

Keywords: measurement; gait analysis; strength assessment; movement analysis; kinematics; kinetics; functional assessment

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

New Insights into Motor/Cognitive Skills and Sports Performance in Youth Athletes

edited by Davide Curzi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1460 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor skills; cognitive skills; youth athletes; sports performance; training load; cognitive-motor training; talent; motor learning; cognitive functions; development

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

Physiological and Biomechanical Foundations of Strength Training

edited by

Sergio José Ibáñez Godoy

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: strength training; biomechanics; neuromuscular adaptations; resistance training; muscle architecture; training methodology; fatigue and recovery; load management; wearable technology; rehabilitation and injury prevention

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

Understanding Sports-Related Health Issues, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniel Rojas-Valverde

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7760 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports medicine; metabolism; inflammation; muscle physiology; athlete health; physical activities; oxydative stress

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

Applied Sport Physiology and Performance—4th Edition

edited by

William Guyton Hornsby

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2927 | Submission Open

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

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

Biomechanics and Neuromuscular Control of Gait and Posture—2nd Edition

edited by

Philippe Gorce

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases; neuromuscular; neuromechanics; biomechanics; modeling and simulation; gait and posture; balance; movement analysis; muscle fatigue; electromyography; reaction to ground force; center of pressure; asymmetry

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

Strength and Conditioning in Indoor Team Sports: Strategies for Performance Optimization

edited by

Jorge Lima Arede

, Oliver Gonzalo-Skok and

Nuno Leite

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: strength and conditioning; athletic performance optimization; injury prevention; team sports; resistance training; multidirectional speed training; sports-specific conditioning; performance enhancement

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

Sports Medicine and Public Health

edited by

Giovanni Fiorilli

and

Andrea Buonsenso

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13955 | 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)

Tactical Athlete Health and Performance

edited by Angelia Maleah Holland-Winkler

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4041 | 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)

Optimizing Exercise Interventions: Integrating Mechanical and Neuromuscular Variables for Enhanced Fitness and Health Outcomes

edited by

Amador García Ramos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1756 | Submission Open

Keywords: endurance; exercise prescription; health; neuromuscular function; physical activity; physical condition; strength; technology; testing protocols; training optimization

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

Perspectives and Challenges in Sports Medicine for Combat Sports

edited by Robert Trybulski

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 197 | 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)

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

edited by

Víctor Arufe-Giráldez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Giuseppe Caminiti

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 143 | 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)

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 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 132 | 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)

Cutting-Edge Technology in Exercise Science: From Performance to Health Applications

edited by

Sergio Maroto Izquierdo

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise science; sports performance; rehabilitation; wearable electronic devices; artificial intelligence; virtual reality therapy; machine learning; mobile applications; health promotion; physical fitness; training equipment

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

Sports Nutrition and Body Composition

edited by

Masaharu Kagawa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1640 | 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)

Health and Performance Through Sports at All Ages: 4th Edition

edited by

Gianpiero Greco

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; physical activity; physical fitness; physical education; sports performance; human performance; resistance training; endurance training; body composition; active and healthy; aging combat sports

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

Exercise Science and Neurodegeneration: Current Trends and Research

edited by Grazia Maugeri and

Velia D'Agata

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; neuroprotection; neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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

The Effects of Resistance Training on Musculoskeletal Health

edited by

Dustin Oranchuk

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: athlete; bone; exercise; joint; morphology; pain; rehabilitation; sarcopenia; strength; tendon

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

Strength Training and Performance Enhancement in Athletes, 3rd Edition

edited by

Roland Van den Tillaar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinematics; conditioning; kinetics; sports; resistance

(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 | Viewed by 49 | 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 | Viewed by 41 | 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)

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