Modern Sport follows a thorough peer review process, ensuring the quality and validity of published research. Articles are published in English language with an Arabic abstract, with an emphasis on maintaining accessibility to a wide audience. The journal supports open access, allowing free availability of articles to enhance dissemination and impact. Established in 2002, the journal has a rich history of publishing cutting-edge research in its field. It follows a consistent publication frequency of four times yearly, ensuring timely and regular updates to the academic community. The journal's scope encompasses sport science and performance analysis, with a focus on training, nutrition, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sport psychology. It accepts a variety of article types, including papers covering original academic and applied papers dealing with recent topics and scientific concepts, and is included in leading abstracting and indexing databases. On average, the time from submission to acceptance and publication is four to five months, ensuring a swift and efficient publication process.
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Current Issue: Volume 25, Issue 3 (2026)
Special Issue Articles
The Effect of Wall-Based Pilates Exercises on Core Muscle Strength in Fitness Classes
Haneen Hussein Maara and Fatimah Abed Malih
Psychological Attitude Toward Physical Exercise Content on Social Media as a Predictor of Body Mass Index
Fathil Bakir Mutsher Allami
Muscular Capacities of Arms and Legs and Biokinematic Variables in the Preparatory Phase and Their Relationship to Basketball Shooting Accuracy
Intisar Kadhim Abdul Kareem and Zubaidah Salah Hadi
Special Exercises Using the High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Method to Develop Physical Performance Levels for the Asian Football Referees Academy Test
Mustafa Abdul Karim Mhana and Ahmed Kadhim Katea Khalifa
The Impact of Special Exercises on Flexibility and Strength Endurance in 100 m Frame Running (T72) Sprinters
Fatima Mohammed Hussein Mohammed Ali and Aseel Jaleel Gatia
Establishing Normative Levels for an Arm and Shoulder Muscular Endurance Test in Forehand and Backhand Strokes among Wheelchair Tennis Players
Taif Hasan Mandeel and Warda Ali Abbas
Self-satisfaction and Its Relation with Psychological Motivation and Attitude Towards Academic Achievement of Physical Education Sciences Female Students
Su'ad Sabti Al-Shawi, Huda Idan Mohammed, and Raghdaa Fou'ad Mohammed
The Effect of Combined Drills on Improving Passing and Receiving Skills Among Youth Soccer Players
Mutaz Riyad Abdul Hussein and Mustafa Mahdi Salman
The Impact of the Krubli Model on Complex Thinking and the Performance of Volleyball Setting and Spiking Skills Among Female Students
Noor Ayad Abbas and Murtadha Ali Joudha
Level of Aggressive Behavior Among Iraqi League Football Clubs and Its Relationship with League Results and Standings
Othman Adham Ali, Ameer Jaber Mushref, Ahmed Khalid Awad, and Amira Sabri Hussein