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Templates

The Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness (JKW) provides templates to help authors prepare their manuscripts according to the required format. Using these templates ensures consistency and helps streamline the submission process.

Available Templates​

Cover Letter Template​

The cover letter template provides a basic structure for your correspondence with the editor, including:

  • Addressed to the Editor-in-Chief
  • Title of manuscript
  • Brief summary of significance
  • Statements of originality, absence of duplicate submission, and conflicts of interest
  • IRB approval statement (if applicable)

Download Cover Letter Template

Title Page Template​

The title page template includes all the required elements for the first page of your submission, including:

  • Title of paper
  • Author information and order of contribution
  • Author affiliations
  • Date of submission
  • Contact information
  • Fields for funding, acknowledgements, and conflict of interest statements
  • Statement of originality

Download Title Page Template

Manuscript Template​

The manuscript template is pre-formatted according to APA style guidelines and should be submitted as a blinded document (no author identifiers). It includes:

  • Title section (without author information)
  • Abstract section
  • Main body with suggested heading structure
  • References section
  • Properly formatted page numbers, margins, and font settings

Download Manuscript Template

How to Use the Templates​

Step 1: Download the Templates​

Click on the download links above to save the cover letter, title page, and manuscript templates to your computer.

Step 2: Fill in Your Information​

  1. Open the cover letter template and draft your letter to the editor.
  2. Open the title page template and replace the placeholder text with your specific information.
  3. Open the manuscript template and replace the placeholder text with your manuscript content (ensuring it remains blinded).
  4. Maintain the formatting provided in the templates

Step 3: Save Your Documents​

  1. Save your completed cover letter as a separate file.
  2. Save your completed title page as a separate file.
  3. Save your completed blinded manuscript as a separate file.
  4. Use descriptive filenames that include the lead author's last name and a short version of the title.

Example:

  • Smith_Cover_Letter.docx
  • Smith_Exercise_Motivation_TitlePage.docx
  • Smith_Exercise_Motivation_Blinded_Manuscript.docx

Template Modifications​

While the templates are designed to meet all JKW formatting requirements, you may need to make minor modifications based on your specific content:

  • Tables and Figures: Ensure tables are placed at the end of the manuscript after references, and do not embed figures (submit figures as separate image files).
  • Heading Levels: Adjust the heading structure based on the organization of your paper
  • References: Format according to APA style for your specific reference types

Template Troubleshooting​

If you encounter issues with the templates:

  1. Formatting Problems: Ensure you have the latest version of Microsoft Word
  2. Style Issues: Check that you haven't accidentally modified the template styles
  3. Compatibility: If using alternative word processors (e.g., Google Docs, LibreOffice), some formatting may need adjustment

Additional Resources​

For further guidance on manuscript preparation:

Need Help?​

If you need assistance with the templates or have questions about formatting your manuscript, please contact:

Ovande Furtado, Jr., Ph.D. | JKW Editor-in-Chief
California State University, Northridge
ovandef@csun.edu