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 of the Fourth International Scientific Conference, Titled: “Applications of Entrepreneurship and Knowledge Parks: Horizons for Excellence in Sports Sciences"
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
The Effect of Blended Learning Style on Certain Motor and Skill Variables in Volleyball for Female Students
Hussein Alaa Abdel Hussein, Zaid Abbas Hassan Ali, and Nahidah Abd Zaid Aldulimey
The Impact of Yoga and Mindfulness Training on Reducing Ground-Based Separation Anxiety during High Apparatus Skills in Gymnastics
Zahraa Hazim Yuneus, Liqa' Abdulzahra Obaid, Hind Waleed Kalf, and Hind Salem Tayeh
The Effect of Skill Exercises Using Equipment on Some Functional Abilities and Learning the Handstand in Artistic Gymnastics for Students
Osama Abdul-Khaliq Kamel
The Effect of Using the TASC Model on Learning the Volleyball Spike Skill for Students
Qaisar Mohammed Mahdi and Mohammed Qaisar Mohammed
Correlation Study of EMG Activity with Physical and Biokinematic Variables in Double Backward Somersault Take-Off
Bushra Kadhim Abdul-Ridha Al-Hamash