Call for Chapters: Curriculum Development in Physical Education and Sports Science

Editors

Joseph Lobo, Bulacan State University, Philippines
Julius Ceazar Tolentino, Pampanga State University, Philippines

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 12, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: October 4, 2026
 Submission Date: October 4, 2026

Introduction

Physical Education and Sports Science occupy a vital place in contemporary educational systems, yet the curricular foundations that undergird these fields often receive less scholarly attention than their pedagogical and performance-oriented dimensions. This edited volume addresses that gap by bringing together original research and scholarly inquiry focused on the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum in Physical Education and Sports Science across educational levels, from primary and secondary schools to higher education institutions and teacher preparation programs. The volume explores how contemporary curricula in these fields are being shaped by changing educational priorities, including inclusivity, learner-centered pedagogy, health promotion, cultural relevance, technological integration, sustainability, and competency-based learning. This publication seeks to provide a comprehensive and scholarly treatment of curriculum as both a theoretical and practical concern, examining how Physical Education and Sports Science can remain responsive to evolving societal, institutional, and learner needs by bringing together international and multidisciplinary perspectives.

Objective

This book aims to serve as a comprehensive scholarly reference on curriculum in Physical Education and Sports Science, consolidating current thinking on curriculum reform, innovation, and alignment while identifying challenges, gaps, and opportunities for future inquiry. The publication is expected to make a meaningful contribution to the research community by offering an organized body of knowledge on a topic that remains highly important yet often dispersed across isolated studies, institutional practices, and policy discussions. The volume seeks to support the development of stronger theoretical frameworks, more context-sensitive curricular models, and more evidence-informed approaches to teaching and program design by covering a broad range of educational contexts and curricular issues. It is also expected to stimulate dialogue among researchers, educators, curriculum developers, and policy stakeholders regarding how curricula in Physical Education and Sports Science can better address issues of quality, relevance, equity, and lifelong engagement in movement, sport, and wellness.

Target Audience

The intended audience of this publication includes researchers, faculty members, teacher educators, graduate students, curriculum specialists, school leaders, and policy developers working in Physical Education, Sports Science, K–12 education, higher education, and related disciplines. It will also be useful to practitioners involved in curriculum planning, instructional design, program review, and educational reform in both school-based and university-based settings. Because the book addresses curriculum across educational levels and learning contexts, it is expected to appeal to a broad readership seeking both conceptual guidance and practical insights for improving Physical Education and Sports Science education.

Recommended Topics

• Foundations and theoretical perspectives of curriculum in Physical Education and Sports Science • Historical and contemporary developments in curriculum across educational levels • Curriculum design and development in Physical Education and Sports Science • Standards-based, outcomes-based, and competency-based curriculum approaches • Curriculum mapping, alignment, and progression from basic to higher education • Curriculum review, reform, and innovation in Physical Education and Sports Science • Policy, governance, and institutional influences on curriculum • Inclusive and adaptive curriculum for diverse learners • Culturally responsive and context-sensitive curriculum design • Indigenous games, traditional movement forms, and local knowledge in curriculum • Physical literacy, health promotion, and wellness-oriented curriculum • Sports Science curriculum for scientific, applied, and professional learning • Teacher education and professional preparation in curriculum implementation • Pedagogical models and instructional design in Physical Education and Sports Science • Assessment and evaluation in curriculum and learning outcomes • Technology-enhanced, blended, hybrid, and online curriculum models • Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in curriculum development and delivery • Curriculum and student motivation, engagement, and lifelong participation • Comparative, international, and Global South perspectives on curriculum • Emerging trends and future directions in Physical Education and Sports Science curriculum

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 12, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 26, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by October 4, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Curriculum Development in Physical Education and Sports Science. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

July 12, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 26, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
October 4, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
November 15, 2026: Review Results Returned
December 13, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
December 20, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Joseph Lobo
Bulacan State University
joseph.lobo@bulsu.edu.ph

Julius Ceazar Tolentino
Pampanga State University
jcgtolentino@pampangastateu.edu.ph
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