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African Journal for Physical, Health Education, 
Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) 

Instructions to authors…./ Instructions aux auteurs….

The African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) publishes research papers that contribute to knowledge and develop theory either as new information, reviews, confirmation of previous findings, application of new teaching/coaching techniques and research notes. All manuscripts should be sent to the Editor-In-Chief. These must represent original works, which have not been submitted or published elsewhere. Authors are normally advised about the decision on their manuscripts within 60 days. Authors are, however, reminded to return revised edition soonest.

Authors should submit three copies of the manuscripts written in English and typed space on one side with generous margins. In general, manuscripts should not exceed 10 pages in A-4 size paper including a concise abstract of not more than 200 words. Diagrams, tables, charts and plates should be simple and appear at appropriate sections in the text. Longer manuscripts may be accepted for multiple studies and reviews. Key words must be included at the end of the abstract.

The first page of the paper should show the title, author’s name/authors name and address(s). Authors are advised to include their telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. Multiple authors should be listed in order of proportionate work commitment. The next page of the manuscript should begin with the, abstract and introduction in that order. All manuscripts must conform to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (4^th ed). Manuscripts deviating from the recommended form will neither be reviewed nor returned. On final acceptance of a manuscript, the author(s) will be requested to submit a computer disk with file stored in Microsoft Word 6.0. Manuscripts should be prepared in the following order: (1) title page (2) abstract (3) text including tables, figures etc., (4) references and (5) author notes (if any).

The author may receive page proofs for corrections when necessary before publication. In case of multiple authors, proofs will be sent to the first listed author unless otherwise advised. Proofreading of manuscripts should be thoroughly done.

LAP Publications Ltd. holds the copyright for AJPHERD. In keeping with copyright laws, authors may be required whenever legally possible, to assign the copyright of accepted manuscripts to LAP Publications Ltd. This ensures that both the publishers and the authors are protected from misuse of copyright materials. Permission for copyright requests should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief.

On publication, a copy of AJPHERD containing the article of the author will be sent to the author and in case of multiple authors, to the principal author.

All correspondence concerning manuscripts and editorial materials should be directed to the Editor-In-Chief, Professor L. O. Amusa, Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, University of Venda for Science and Technology, P. Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa; E-mail: [email protected]