International Journal of Wrestling Science

Journal overview

Aims and scope

This title has ceased (2018)

The International Journal of Wrestling Science is the only journal dedicated to the study of the world’s oldest sport. The International Journal of Wrestling Science is a peer-reviewed journal for professionals working in wrestling and wrestling sport science. Issues are published twice a year. Topics include:

training science
physiology
psychology
sports medicine
biomechanics
nutrition
pedagogy
history
sociology
sports management

The International Journal of Wrestling Science regularly features: Original Papers, Review Articles, Technique Analysis, Scoring Analysis, Case Studies/Profiles and Letters. The Journal publishes on behalf of the International Network of Wrestling Researchers and in association with the sport’s international governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW), with its 178 national affiliates. The readership for this Journal is varied and ranges from academics to coaches and other professional practitioners from a range of disciplines and areas of application. The Journal also welcomes doctors and athletic trainers providing medical care to wrestlers, as well as anyone involved in Olympic sport, particularly combative and weight category sports.

Peer Review Policy: All manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.

Publication Office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 530 Walnut Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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