Aim and Scope

Journal of Fundamental Movement Skills (JFMS) (e-ISSN: XXXX-XXXX) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by PT. Smart Motion Technology and Education. JFMS focuses on the scientific study of human movement and movement skills, particularly research that provides empirical evidence or systematic synthesis related to the mechanics, control, learning, assessment, and development of human movement.

The journal covers the following areas:

1. Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise

Research examining the mechanical principles underlying human movement in sport, exercise, and physical activity. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Kinematics and kinetics of human movement;

  • Biomechanical analysis of sport and exercise techniques;

  • Movement efficiency and performance;

  • Biomechanical factors associated with injury mechanisms and injury risk;

  • Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal aspects of movement; and

  • Biomechanical assessment of fundamental and sport-specific movement skills.

2. Motor Control and Motor Learning

Research investigating the neural, physical, cognitive, and behavioral processes involved in the control, acquisition, and refinement of movement skills. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Motor skill acquisition and development;

  • Motor control and coordination;

  • Feedback and practice strategies;

  • Constraints-led approaches to motor learning;

  • Cognitive processes underlying movement execution;

  • Development and validation of instruments or methods for assessing motor skills and movement competence; and

  • Technology-assisted assessment and learning of movement skills.

3. Physical Literacy Across the Lifespan

Research examining the development and maintenance of movement competence and physical literacy across different stages of life, from early childhood to older adulthood. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Fundamental movement skills;

  • Locomotor, manipulative/object-control, and stability skills;

  • Movement competence and physical literacy;

  • Development of movement skills in children and adolescents;

  • Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD);

  • Movement competence in adults and older adults; and

  • Relationships between movement competence, physical activity, fitness, and health.

JFMS primarily publishes original empirical research articles and systematic reviews that demonstrate a clear contribution to the scientific understanding of human movement and movement skills.

The journal is published twice a year, in March and September, and accepts manuscripts written in Indonesian and/or English.