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Student Scholarship

The Special Student Edition of the Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness aims to feature student (undergraduate and graduate) scholarly work. This section provides a valuable opportunity for students to publish their research with proper guidance from established scholars.

Authorship Requirements​

For student scholarship submissions, the following requirements must be met:

  1. A student must be the first author of the manuscript submission
  2. It is mandatory that the manuscript be endorsed by someone holding a terminal degree
  3. The endorsee (person with terminal degree) must be included as an author

Submission Process​

Submitted manuscripts will be subject to a blind peer-review process. Papers for consideration should not have been published elsewhere. WSKW Membership is not required.

Evaluation Criteria​

As part of the peer review, the following areas will be evaluated:

  1. Original contribution to the field
  2. Clear purpose and objectives
  3. Clear methodology or logical arguments
  4. Sound data analyses or supported arguments
  5. Conclusion and implications
  6. Accurate grammar, tone, use of English
  7. Sound writing (sentence/paragraph structure)
  8. Use of current APA Style
  9. Relevance of tables and figures

Manuscript Structure​

Separate Cover Page​

Your manuscript submission must include a separate cover page with the following information:

  1. Title of paper
  2. Name of Author(s) and order of contribution
  3. Author(s) affiliation
  4. Date of submission
  5. Author contact information (Name, address, phone, e-mail, and ORCID)
  6. Funding (if any)
  7. Acknowledgements (if any)
  8. Conflict of interest (if any)
  9. Statement that indicates the research is original and has not been published elsewhere
  10. A statement that indicates the first author is a student (undergraduate or graduate) and identifies which of the other authors has a terminal degree and endorses the manuscript

Download Cover Page Template

Main Manuscript​

The main manuscript should include:

  1. Title of paper (no authors listed)
  2. Abstract (250 words or less)
  3. Main body with the following heading order:
    • Introduction
    • Methods (or headings to fit a descriptive-type paper)
    • Results (or headings to fit a descriptive type paper)
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
  4. References

Length: 10-page maximum, excluding references, cover page, and abstract.

Download Manuscript Template

Publication Process​

All accepted papers will be published online shortly after being accepted. The JKW accepts submissions on a rolling basis, and papers are published as they are accepted rather than waiting for a full volume to be completed.

Benefits for Student Authors​

Publishing in the Student Scholarship section offers several benefits for student researchers:

  1. Professional Development: Gain experience with the scholarly publication process
  2. CV Enhancement: Add a peer-reviewed publication to your curriculum vitae
  3. Mentorship: Work closely with an established scholar who holds a terminal degree
  4. Visibility: Share your research with the broader kinesiology and wellness community

Human Subjects Research​

For research involving human subjects, you must include:

  1. IRB Approval Statement: Explain that your research project has received approval from an IRB
  2. Consent for Adult Subjects: If your study involves adult subjects, include a statement confirming that informed consent was obtained from all participants
  3. Consent and Assent for Child Subjects: In studies involving children, affirm that consent was obtained from parents or guardians, and assent was acquired from the children

These details must be included in the manuscript itself, and the IRB protocol number should be included in the cover letter.