International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Aims & Scope

International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology (IRSEP) is the first scholarly, peer-reviewed journal that publishes critical reviews of research literature in sport and exercise psychology.

Typically, these reviews evaluate relevant conceptual and methodological issues in the field and provide a critique of the strengths and weaknesses of empirical studies that address common themes or hypotheses.

The reviews present summaries of, and conclusions about, the current state of knowledge concerning topics of interest, as well as assessments of relevant unresolved issues and future trends.

Reviews of research literature on theories, topics and issues that are at the interface with mainstream psychology are especially welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.7
2024	6.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.614

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	896

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	605

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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.

• Developing rigor in qualitative research: problems and opportunities within sport and exercise psychology

  Citation: 2163

  Authors: Brett, Kerry R.

• Attentional focus and motor learning: a review of 15 years

  Citation: 874

  Authors: Gabriele

• Life skills development through sport: current status and future directions

  Citation: 538

  Authors: Daniel, Sarah

• The theory of reinvestment

  Citation: 486

  Authors: Rich, Jon

• A grounded theory of positive youth development through sport based on results from a qualitative meta-study

  Citation: 462

  Authors: Nicholas L., Kacey C., Linda G., Martin, Jean, Jessica, Dany, Leisha, Katherine A.

• Athletes' career transition out of sport: a systematic review

  Citation: 341

  Authors: Sunghee, David, David

• Music in the exercise domain: a review and synthesis (Part I)

  Citation: 295

  Authors: Costas I., David-Lee

• A Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes

  Citation: 271

  Authors: Marc, Carla, Paul Joseph, David

• Construction of the Motor Imagery Integrative Model in Sport: a review and theoretical investigation of motor imagery use

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Aymeric, Christian

• Correlates of physical activity in youth: a review of quantitative systematic reviews

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Stuart J.H., Andrew J., Nick, Charlie

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