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Author Guidelines

Mission of PELINKS4U

PELINKS4U encourages submissions from physical and health educators, coaches, and other individuals interested in promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

Publication Opportunities

PELINKS4U invites the submission of articles that have practical relevance for school physical education teachers. These submissions may be research-based, but should have clearly practical implications for teaching or coaching. There are many alternative opportunities for submitting articles that are research focused.

PELINKS4U is especially interested in articles based on personal experience and practice. We recognize that many practitioners have interesting personal experiences and ideas that traditional professional journals might regard as too subjective for publication. PELINKS4U encourages the submission of well written essays and articles reflecting personal viewpoints and insights.

Currently, PELINKS4U publishes seven monthly sections:

Adapted Physical Education

Coaching & Sports

Elementary Physical Education

Health, Fitness, & Nutrition

Interdisciplinary Physical Education

Secondary Physical Education

Technology in Physical Education

Submissions should be directed to one of these sections.

PELINKS4U encourages international perspectives, that is, information on programs and practically oriented research occurring in countries other than the United States.

PELINKS4U also welcomes submissions that utilize technology that can be shared via the Internet. These might include: Powerpoint or other slide presentations; Quicktime videos; explanations and demonstrations of computer software; teaching aids including sample assessments; photographs; artwork; and other innovative ways to share information and stimulate professional discussion. Please contact PELINKS4U staff if you have questions about the appropriateness of possible submissions.

Technical Guidelines

a. Title Page: List title of article, author’s name and affiliation, full address and the e-mail address to which correspondence should be sent (phone, fax, and Internet address included). Any acknowledgment or notation should be provided on the bottom of the page. This will not be provided to reviewers.

b. Abstract: An abstract of 200 words or less must accompany all submissions. The abstract must be submitted in both English and the native language of the lead author. The abstract should include up to five keywords or descriptive terms that summarize the article. Use keywords that are found in two professional publications: Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors (Educational Resources Information Center of the U.S. Department of Education, 1995). The former thesaurus is found in any public or academic library. The second thesaurus, the Health Promotion and Education Thesaurus, can be obtained from the Technical Information and Editorial Services Branch, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mail Stop K-13, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, (770) 488-5080.NOTE: Manuscripts without abstracts will be returned. Manuscripts from U.S. authors without Keywords will be returned. Manuscripts from authors outside the U.S. will have key words assigned by the Editor following acceptance of the article.

c. The Text: Keep length to 15 typewritten pages for regular manuscripts, and 3 to 5 pages for column manuscripts, including title page, abstract, text, tables, figures, illustrations, and a maximum of 35 references. Follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 5th edition, for the narrative portion and for the references in both text and listing.

Use the 1998 MLA and APA Guidelines for Documenting On-Line Sources for Internet references.

Submission Guidelines

Please observe the following submission guidelines:

a. Title Page (Will not be sent to Reviewers)

• Title of article
• Author's name and affiliation
• Postal address, email address, phone, and fax for correspondence
• Include any acknowledgement at the bottom of the page

b. Abstract: Please include an abstract of 50 words or less. This will be used on the PELINKS4U homepage to present the article to readers. Keep in mind the importance of this description for attracting readers to the article.

c. Text/Presentations: PELINKS4U encourages submissions that are focused and succinct. While no limits are placed on length, authors should keep in mind the intended audience. Where references are included, authors should follow the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA), 5th edition.

d. Tables and Figures: Please be sure to clearly number and label any tables, figures, illustrations, graphics, etc. These should be submitted on separate pages and where appropriate attached to the submission as graphics files in GIF or JPEG format, ready for posting on the web. Graphics files should be compressed to a size appropriate for web posting to avoid slowing down loading when viewed on the web.

Submissions can be made through this web page. Please click here. (Vanessa, could you make a link here back to the submission form please)

Reference Examples:

Single Author Book

Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple Intelligences: The theory in practice. New York, NY: Basic Books.

Book with more than one author

Graham, G., Holt/Hale, S., & Parker, M. (2001). Children moving: A reflective approach to teaching physical education, 5^th ed. CA: Mayfield Publishing Company

Journal

Mitchell, M., Barton, G., & Stanne, K. (2000). The role of homework in helping students meet physical education goals. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 71(5), 30-34

Web site references

National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education [NCATE] (2002).  Profesional standards for the accreditation of schools, colleges, and departments of education.  Washington, DC: NCATE. Retrieved on December 10, 2002, from http://www.ncate.org/2000/unit-stds.htm

Review Process

To ensure confidentially and a fair refereed review the following procedures will apply:

• PELINKS4U staff will determine whether the submission is appropriate for the identified section.
• PELINKS4U staff will remove any identification of the author(s).
• PELINKS4U staff will distribute the submission to three reviewers who will follow a prescribed review checklist.
• Reviewers will return the submission within three weeks to PELINKS4U staff with one of the following recommendations: accept, accept with minor revisions, reject but reconsider after resubmission, reject.
• PELINKS4U staff will forward this decision to the author(s) by email.
• In the event of a lack of consensus PELINKS4U staff will make the final decision.
• Once accepted the submission will be published in the next available monthly edition of PELINKS4U (Estimated to be 1-2 months from acceptance).

Specifications

Articles are submitted through this website, Please click here. (We will need to place a link here)

PELINKS4U Editorial Board

Submissions to PELINKS4U will be reviewed by the staff and editors of PELINKS4U. Please click here for information. (Make this link go directly to the updated Editorial Page, I’ll get this information to you soon)

Copyright

PELINKS4U is published monthly throughout the year, except for combined issues in June-July, and August-September. The Copyright is owned by PELINKS4U. Permission to use this copyrighted material for educational or commercial purposes should be requested by contacting PELINKS4U at pelinks@pelinks4u.org or calling 509-925-4175

PELINKS4U is an online publication dedicated to promoting health and active lifestyles. PELINKS4U is a non-profit program facilitated through the Central Washington University Foundation.