Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada moves beyond the confines of traditional journals in the field. We seek to provide an effective medium for health and fitness practitioners, researchers, instructors, and the general population to provide insight into unique and innovative practice in health and fitness. Our journal covers topics that are timely and innovative. It is our goal to make a journal that can be applied directly to improve the health and well-being of Canadian society.

 

Section Policies

EDITORIAL

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COVER PAGE

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ARTICLES

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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

We actively seek articles that provide historical insight into a topic that is well known in the health and fitness field. There is no word count limit on these articles; however, authors should aim for 1500-2000 word articles (excluding references).

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EXPERT OPINION

Our editorial board requests brief expert opinion papers from leading researchers in Canada. This includes 1500-2000 word reports from a variety of areas. All requests are made by the editorial board; however, suggestions for topics and authors are welcomed greatly.

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SYSTEMATIC OR NARRATIVE REVIEWS

We encourage the dissemination of reviews of the literature. Both systematic and narrative reviews are welcomed. These articles generally range from 2000-3000 words (excluding references), and must be well cited and current.

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OUR PERSPECTIVE

Commentaries from patients or high performance athletes that have benefited from particular physical activity/exercise interventions are welcomed. Topics are as diverse as the client. These commentaries should be restricted to 500-1000 words (including references).

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THE PRACTITIONER'S CORNER

We recognize the need to create leaders of tomorrow in the health and fitness field. Therefore, we actively encourage students and their supervisors to submit original or review articles for consideration. For this specific section, the lead author must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Co-authors must also consist of the student’s current or former supervisor. The word limit of these papers is consistent with the style of article submitted: Original articles (up to 6000 words), Review Articles (2000-3000 words), and Commentaries (500-1000 words).

Editors
  • Norman Gledhill
  • Veronica Jamnik
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CLINICAL OR HIGH PERFORMANCE CASE STUDIES

Brief reports regarding clinical or high performance case studies are welcomed. These reports should cover timely and innovative findings. These articles range from 2000-3000 words (excluding references).

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BOOK REVIEWS

Reviews of selected innovative books in the health and fitness industry are welcomed. These reviews should consist of a concise synopsis of the book (up to 500 words) with particularly emphasis on knowledge translation for the practitioner and client.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NOTES FOR FITNESS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

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Peer Review Process

During the peer review process the Editor-in-Chief assigns the submitted manuscript to an Associate Editor responsible for a particular area. The Editor will return any manuscripts that do not meet the requirements and/or Scope of our journal. Articles that contain previously published data will not be considered for publication. All papers are considered with the same rigor.

 

Each Associate Editor will select a minimum of two reviewers to evaluate critically each manuscript. The reviewers will be given 14 days to review the article including providing comments to the authors and the Associate Editor. The Associate Editor will be responsible for all decisions surrounding the acceptability of the manuscript for publication.

 

Authors are encouraged to submit the names of four potential reviewers whom are qualified to review the paper. The inclusion of these reviewers in the evaluation process is up to the sole discretion of the Associate Editor.

 

Reviewers are informed that the information that they have received is strictly confidential and may be used solely in the evaluation of the article. The reviewers’ names will not be released to the authors. The entire review process is expected to be less than 5-8 weeks. An expedited review (4 or less weeks) is available for a nominal cost ($150).

 

Publication Frequency

The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada is a publication representing a major step forward in the recognition of the role of physical activity and exercise in effective health promotion.

Manuscripts will be published as soon as they are ready for publication and added to the current volume's Table of Contents. 

 

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 


ISSN: 19206216