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Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Innovative Strategies in Physical Activity and Exercise Science

edited by

Georgian Badicu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise science; exercise physiology; sports performance; rehabilitation; resistance training; wearable technology; injury prevention; physical fitness; health promotion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Understanding Sports-Related Health Issues, 3rd Edition

edited by

Daniel Rojas-Valverde

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports medicine; metabolism; inflammation; muscle physiology; athlete health; physical activities; oxidative stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Impact of Training Load on Structural and Functional Adaptations for Athletic Performance

edited by

Ran Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: training load; athletic performance; structural adaptations; functional adaptations; neuromuscular function; fatigue and recovery; biomechanics; physiology; injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Post-Activation Performance Enhancement: Mechanisms, Applications, and Training Implications

edited by

Gregory C. Bogdanis

and Christos Paizis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromuscular potentiation; conditioning activity; force–velocity profile; muscle–tendon interaction; acute performance enhancement; fatigue–potentiation interplay; individual responsiveness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Exercise Science and Neurodegeneration: Current Trends and Research

edited by Grazia Maugeri and

Velia D'Agata

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2638 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; neuroprotection; neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer’s disease; Parkinson’s disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Psychophysiological Mechanisms of Exercise Performance and Adaptation

edited by

Diogo Monteiro

Raul Antunes

and

Nuno Amaro

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1918 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychophysiology; exercise performance; perceived exertion; fatigue; motivation; autonomic regulation; neurocognition; endurance; adaptation; behavior change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Health and Performance Through Sports at All Ages: 4th Edition

edited by

Gianpiero Greco

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 32683 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; physical activity; physical fitness; physical education; sports performance; human performance; resistance training; endurance training; body composition; active and healthy; aging combat sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

From Injury to Recovery: Rehabilitation Strategies for Athletes

edited by

Rui Soles Gonçalves

and

Rui Torres

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9798 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports injuries; rehabilitation protocols; therapeutic exercise; return to sport; injury prevention; resistance training; functional training; epidemiology of sports injuries; musculoskeletal disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Strength and Conditioning in Indoor Team Sports: Strategies for Performance Optimization

edited by

Jorge Lima Arede

, Oliver Gonzalo-Skok and

Nuno Leite

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7665 | Submission Open

Keywords: strength and conditioning; athletic performance optimization; injury prevention; team sports; resistance training; multidirectional speed training; sports-specific conditioning; performance enhancement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Tactical Athlete Health and Performance, 2nd Edition

edited by Maleah Holland-Winkler

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6579 | Submission Open

Keywords: tactical athletes; physical conditioning; nutrition and hydration; injury prevention; environmental adaptations; performance optimization; health strategies; occupational safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Advances in Kinanthropometry: Techniques and Applications in Sports and Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luciana Zaccagni

Natascia Rinaldo

and

Stefania Toselli

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6005 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinanthropometry; weight status; growth; aging; body composition; athletes; sport sciences; public health; obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Advances in Physiology of Training—3rd Edition

edited by

Christopher Ballmann

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4824 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise physiology; ergogenic aids; exercise training; resistance training; endurance performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Wearable Technology and Movement Analysis in Athletic Performance and Rehabilitation

edited by

Juri Taborri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4700 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; motion analysis; sports performance; rehabilitation technology; biomechanics; injury prevention; remote monitoring; physiotherapy; human movement; kinesiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Postural Control in Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by

Philippe P. Perrin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1922 | Submission Open

Keywords: balance control; dizziness and balance disorders; neurotology; vestibular pathologies; vertigo; physical and sporting activities and exercise programs; motion sickness; vestibular rehabilitation; balneotherapy; posturography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Regulation in Sport and Health

edited by

Michael Esco

and Brian Kliszczewicz

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 892 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart rate variability (HRV); autonomic nervous system; parasympathetic activity; exercise and recovery monitoring; acute stress response; wearable technology; athlete monitoring; nonlinear dynamics; clinical applications; individualized training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Sport Performance Improvement with New Technologies

edited by Fernando González-Mohíno

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports performance; emerging technologies; wearable sensors; artificial intelligence; biomechanics; load monitoring; human–machine interaction; training optimization; data analytics; injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Peak Performance in Racquet Sports: Physical Training, Load Monitoring, and Performance Optimization

edited by

Adam Zając

and Mariola Gepfert

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: racquet sports; athlete monitoring; training load; performance readiness; neuromuscular performance; fatigue; recovery; biomechanics; strength and conditioning; performance optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Innovative Rehabilitation Strategies for Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by Hua Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromuscular rehabilitation; musculoskeletal disorders; robotic-assisted therapy; regenerative rehabilitation; virtual reality intervention; wearable technology; neuroplasticity; AI-assisted rehabilitation systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Exercise and Movement Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Pain

edited by Edward Saulicz

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3830 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; pain management; exercise therapy in chronic pain management; physical therapy in chronic pain management; rehabilitation in chronic pain management; the role of physical activity in the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain management; the role of physical activity in cognitive behavioral therapy; physical activity and central mechanisms of pain sensitization; the influence of physical activity on the prevention of anxiety-related behaviors in chronic pain; exercise therapy as a prevention of kinesiophobia in chronic pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Training and Performance in Soccer

edited by

Luis Suárez-Arrones

Francisco Javier Núñez Sánchez

and Jose Asian-Clemente

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3416 | Submission Open

Keywords: soccer; strength; evaluation; power; return to play; conditioning; tactical; running activity; sprint

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Advancements in Functional Evaluation: Integrating Biomechanics and Kinesiology for Health and Performance

edited by

Rui Soles Gonçalves

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2254 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports; performance; health; rehabilitation; exercise; physical therapy; physiotherapy; biomechanics; kinesiology; injury

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Perspectives in Resistance Training

edited by

Giuseppe Coratella

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1913 | Submission Open

Keywords: resistance training; EMG; kinematics; exercise; muscle; joint; biomechanics; neuromuscular; tendon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

From Acute Trauma to Chronic Instability: Mechanisms, Management, Rehabilitation, and Functional Outcomes

edited by

Raffaele Vitiello

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1429 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute trauma; chronic instability; injury; rehabilitation; surgery; functional morphology; kinesiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Athletic Training and Its Impact on Body Composition and Physical Fitness

edited by

Raouf Hammami

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 864 | Submission Open

Keywords: athletic training; body composition; physical fitness; exercise physiology; strength training; endurance training; performance; training adaptation; health outcomes; sports science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Advancing Muscle Physiology Research: The Role of EMG, MRI and Imaging Technologies

edited by

George J. Beneck

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 846 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromyography; muscle denervation; neuropathy; magnetic resonance imaging; ultrasound imaging; shear wave elastography; muscle architecture; motor unit activity; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Human Metabolism and Physiological Adaptations to Exercise Across the Lifespan

edited by

Cesar Osorio-Fuentealba

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise metabolism; metabolic adaptation; aging; life course physiology; pediatric exercise; sarcopenia; metabolic flexibility; hormonal response; exercise prescription; epigenetic regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Basis of Applied Kinesiology, Innovations and Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Health, 3rd Edition

edited by

Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied kinesiology; musculoskeletal health; biomechanical assessments; neuromuscular adaptations; wearable devices; artificial intelligence; sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

High-Intensity Interval Training: Physiological Mechanisms and Functional Adaptations

edited by Elvis Malta

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-intensity interval training (HIIT); exercise physiology; metabolic adaptation; cardiovascular remodeling; training prescription

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Functional Assessment and Exercise Interventions in Older Adults

edited by

Alan Bruno Silva Vasconcelos

, Bruna Daniella De Vasconcelos Costa and

José Carlos Aragão-Santos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; personal autonomy; physical fitness; activities of daily living; intrinsic capacity; functional status; exercise; physical activity; body composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Advances in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Treatment, and Functional Recovery

edited by

Rodolfo Morales-Avalos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: ACL reconstruction; anterior cruciate ligament; knee biomechanics; sports medicine; functional recovery; return to sport; arthroscopy; motion analysis; meniscal injuries; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Lower Limb Biomechanics in Sports

edited by

Zhenghui Lu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: lower limb biomechanics; sports biomechanics; sports performance; sports injury; injury prevention; foot and ankle biomechanics; neuromuscular control; wearable technology; musculoskeletal modeling; sports rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Physiological Adaptations and Exercise Load

edited by Christopher R. Harnish

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinesiology; exercise physiology; musculoskeletal adaptation; training load monitoring; hypertrophy; neuromuscular function; concurrent training; endurance performance; E-cycling; human performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Advances in Athlete Monitoring, Recovery, and Performance Optimization: Integrative Perspectives

edited by

Renato Barroso

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: athlete monitoring; sports performance; recovery optimization; training load management; sports science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Applications of Machine Learning in Sports Medicine, Physical Activity, Posture, and Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Federico Roggio

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10295 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; sports medicine; physical activity; posture; rehabilitation; biomechanics; injury prevention; human pose estimation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Sports Medicine and Public Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Giovanni Fiorilli

and

Andrea Buonsenso

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4108 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical exercise; disease prevention; adult population; physical well-being; gender difference

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Athletic Performance

edited by Zoran Nikolovski

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2781 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress and athletes’ performance; anxiety and athletes’ performance; cortisol; alpha amylase; HPA axis; sympathetic system; stress detection questionnaires; managing stress and anxiety; stress coping techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Biomechanical Analysis in Physical Activity and Sports—3rd Edition

edited by

Pedro Forte

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1833 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; sports performance; physical activity; athletic training; movement analysis; functional materials; kinesiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Anatomy and Physiology of Adapted Physical Activity: Enhancing Health and Performance

edited by

Agata Grazia D’Amico

and

Ida Cariati

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1579 | Submission Open

Keywords: adapted physical activity; exercise physiology; functional morphology; neuromuscular adaptations; musculoskeletal remodeling; cardiovascular response; motor control; biomechanics; health; performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Biomechanical Assessment in Pediatric, Youth and Growth-Related Populations

edited by

Beibei Luo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescent; wearable sensors; force plate; motor development; rehabilitation; youth athlete; motion analysis; health promotion; exercise intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Exercise Interventions to Optimize Executive Function and Cognitive Development in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

edited by Feilong Zhu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise intervention; executive function; cognitive development; neurodevelopmental disorders; ADHD; autism spectrum disorder; motor skill training; digital health; neuroplasticity; pediatric rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Evidence-Based Anatomy: Quantitative Methods, Evidence Synthesis, and Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Research

edited by

Vasileios P. Papadopoulos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: evidence-based anatomy; clinical anatomy; functional anatomy; surgical anatomy; anatomical variations; quantitative morphology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

The Impact of Sports Nutrition on Athletic Performance

edited by Guoyuan Huang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports nutrition; athletic performance; exercise metabolism; macronutrient periodization; protein supplementation; carbohydrate loading; hydration and electrolyte balance; ergogenic aids; micronutrients in sports; female athlete nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Physical Fitness, Body Composition, Health, and Sports Performance in Adolescents and Young Adults

edited by

Adrian De La Rosa

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical fitness; body composition; adolescents; young adults; sports performance; physical activity; exercise; growth and maturation; athlete health; health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Innovative Exercise Strategies Based on Mechanical and Neuromuscular Factors for Enhanced Human Performance

edited by

Amador García Ramos

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: velocity-based training; neuromuscular monitoring; exercise prescription; resistance training; biomechanics; fatigue; individualized training; human performance; load–velocity relationship; wearable technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Advances in Lower Limb Biomechanics

edited by

Shiwei Mo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2027 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: lower limb biomechanics; gait analysis; markerless capture analysis; inertial measurement unit; artificial intelligence; gait rehabilitation; osteoarthritis; diabetic foot; muscle synergy; exoskeleton; walking; running; jumping; landing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

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