The journal Motricidade publishes work focused in the areas of Sport, Health, Human Development and Psychology, contributing to the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge of theoretical and empirical character in the context of physical activity and health, and human performance, as well as in scientific fields related to human development, with particular emphasis on psychology. As a Journal targeted for students, academic and professionals in education, sport and health, the journal Motricidade emphasizes that the work should be as objective as possible, avoiding the use of speculation, but enhanced in the theorizing process.