International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ( IJSEP ) publishes empirical and theoretical contributions in the science of physical activity, human movement, exercise, and sport.

The journal’s Editors and Editorial Board encourage researchers and scholars worldwide to submit their work for publication, since the journal emphasizes its international perspective.

Innovative applications, cultural and cross-cultural research and position statements of international organizations are especially welcomed.

The primary purposes of IJSEP are to promote understanding of sport psychology research and practice around the world, enhance theoretical and practical knowledge in these fields and promote high-quality scientific and applied work in sport and exercise psychology.

Sections in the Journal are devoted to areas including group dynamics, moral and ethical issues, social aspects in sport and exercise, and biological aspects of behavior.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.222

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3444

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1012

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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 and Psychology, 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.

• International society of sport psychology position stand: Athletes’ mental health, performance, and development

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Robert J., Natalia B., Gangyan, Zella

• ISSP position stand: To sample or to specialize? Seven postulates about youth sport activities that lead to continued participation and elite performance

  Citation: 286

  Authors: Jean, Ronnie, Dieter

• ISSP Position stand: Career development and transitions of athletes

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Natalia, Dorothee, Traci, Jean

• Consensus statement on improving the mental health of high performance athletes

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Kristoffer, Robert, Karin, Sean, William D., Carsten Hvid, Peter

• Career development and transitions of athletes: the International Society of Sport Psychology Position Stand Revisited

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Natalia B., Tatiana V., Kristoffer

• The conceptual and empirical foundations of Empowering Coachingâ„¢: Setting the stage for the PAPA project

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Joan L.

• More than one road leads to Rome: A narrative review and meta-analysis of physical activity intervention effects on cognition in youth

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Spyridoula, Caterina, Kimberley, Ann

• Characteristics of expert development in rhythmic gymnastics: A retrospective study

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Madelyn P., Jean, K. Anders

• ISSP Position Stand: Culturally competent research and practice in sport and exercise psychology

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Tatiana V., Natalia B., Gangyan, Robert J.

• An empirical examination comparing the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment approach and Psychological Skills Training for the mental health and sport performance of female student athletes

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Mike, Zella E., Frank L., Andrew T., Rachel, Donald R.

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