Exercise Science

Aims & Scope

The Korean Society of Exercise Physiology (KSEP; http://www.ksep.kr) was founded in 1988 and currently has around 2,000 members.

The Exercise Science (Exerc Sci), an official journal of the KSEP, was first issued in 1992 and currently has published 28 volumes.

The aim of the Exerc.

Sci. is to scientifically show the “scientific and clinical value of exercise in health and disease control”, provide evidence for this, consequently promote the development of elite sports, and improve the health of the general public.

Therefore, Exerc Sci focuses on evidence-based scientific research of multidisciplinary studies, including physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, metabolism, genetics, immunology, medicine, rehabilitation, growth and development, training, anthropometry, and epidemiology related sport, physical activity, and exercise.

The types of manuscripts include research articles, reviews, short/rapid communications, and case reports in the field of exercise science.

For internationalization, we operate a separate “full English journal homepage” and a “submission evaluation system”.

The Exerc Sci is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed and open access journal published quarterly (February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30).

Full texts are freely available from https://www.ksep-es.org.

The Exerc Sci is also partially supported by The National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF).

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• The Influence of Gender, Sports Type and Training Experience on Cognitive Functions in Adolescent Athletes

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Atcharat, Min-Jung

• Effect of 8 Weeks Un-tact Pilates Home Training on Body Composition, Abdominal Obesity, Pelvic Tilt and Strength, Back Pain in Overweight Women after Childbirth

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Ah-Hyun, Joon-yong

• Effects of Boxing-Specific Training on Physical Fitness and Punch Power in Korean National Boxers

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Kwang-Jun, Seung-Bae, Saejong

• An Analysis of the Performance Determinants of Modern Pentathlon Athletes in Laser-run, A Newly-Combined Event in Modern Pentathlon

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Chang-Hyun, Jae-Ryang, Chang-Soon, Young-Sun

• Nutritional Supplement for Athletic Performance: Based on Australian Institute of Sport Sports Supplement Framework

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Jooyoung

• Effect of Acute Resistance Exercise with Different Level of Blood Flow Restriction on Acute Changes in Muscle Thickness, Blood Lactate, CK, and Oxidative Stress in Male Adults

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Tae-Ho, Sang-Hyun, Yang-Jung, Su-Jin, Ju-Hee, Hyo-Bum, Dong-Ho

• Effect of FIFA 11+ Training Program on Soccer-Specific Physical Performance and Functional Movement in Collegiate Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Juyoung, Jooyoung

• Validity of Borg’s Category Ratio 10 Scale during Maximal-graded Exercise Testing

  Citation: 9

  Authors: On, Jin-Wook

• Impact of concurrent inspiratory muscle and aerobic exercise training on pulmonary function and cardiopulmonary responses.

  Citation: 9

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• Neurophysiological Mechanisms Underlying Functional Knee Instability Following an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Yong Woo