European Physical Education Review

Aims & Scope

European Physical Education Review brings together contributions from a wide range of disciplines across the natural and social sciences and humanities.

It includes theoretical and research-based articles and occasionally devotes Special Issues to major topics and themes within the field.

European Physical Education Review publishes contributions from Europe and all regions of the world, promoting international communication among scholars and professionals.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.306

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	59

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3062

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	794

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A systematic review of dropout from organized sport among children and youth

  Citation: 338

  Authors: Jeff, Viviene

• Physical education, youth sport and lifelong participation: the importance of early learning experiences

  Citation: 256

  Authors: David

• Personal and social development in physical education and sports: A review study

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Katrijn, Laurent, Frans J, An, Leen, Jan, Kristine

• Making a Difference? Education and ëAbilityí in Physical Education

  Citation: 165

  Authors: John

• ‘Can I do it in my pyjamas?’ Negotiating a physical education curriculum with teenage girls

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Eimear, Mary

• Emotional labor, teacher burnout, and turnover intention in high-school physical education teaching

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Ye Hoon

• Inclusive Physical Education: teachers’ views of including pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities in Physical Education

  Citation: 145

  Authors: David, Richard, Jon, Belinda

• Childrenís Perceived Competence and Enjoyment in Physical Education and Physical Activity Outside School

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Bob, Julia

• The State and Status of Physical Education in Schools in International Context

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Joe, Ken

• Motivational profiles for secondary school physical education and its relationship to the adoption of a physically active lifestyle among university students

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Leen, David, Greet, Ilse, Maarten

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