Journal of Human Kinetics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Human Kinetics is an open access interdisciplinary periodical offering the latest research in the science of human movement studies.

This comprehensive professional journal features articles and research notes encompassing such topic areas as: Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, Sports Training and Behavioural Sciences in Sport, but especially considering elite and competitive aspects of sport.

The journal publishes original papers, invited reviews, short communications and letters to the Editors.

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must contain novel data on theoretical or experimental research or on practical applications in the field of sport sciences.

The Journal of Human Kinetics is published in March, June, September and December.

We encourage scientists from around the world to submit their papers to our periodical.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.924

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5482

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	971

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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 Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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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.

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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 Use of Match Statistics that Discriminate Between Successful and Unsuccessful Soccer Teams

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Julen, David, Carlos

• A Review on the Effects of Soccer Small-Sided Games

  Citation: 199

  Authors: Marco, Goreti, Carlos, Victor, Jaime

• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Its Mechanisms and Effects on Range of Motion and Muscular Function

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Kayla, Tyler, Wyatt, Junggi

• Differences in performance indicators between winning and losing teams in the UEFA Champions League

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Carlos, Joaquín, Ezequiel

• The Relationship Between Muscle Strength, Anaerobic Performance, Agility, Sprint Ability and Vertical Jump Performance in Professional Basketball Players

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Utku

• Ball Possession Strategies in Elite Soccer According to the Evolution of the Match-Score: the Influence of Situational Variables

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Carlos, Alexandre

• Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Motor Skills in Relation to Cognition and Academic Performance in Children – A Review

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Eero A.

• Bilateral and Unilateral Asymmetries of Isokinetic Strength and Flexibility in Male Young Professional Soccer Players

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Abdolhamid, Nader, Abdul Halim, Ashril

• Performance in Team Sports: Identifying the Keys to Success in Soccer

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Joaquin, Carlos

• The Importance of Movement Velocity as a Measure to Control Resistance Training Intensity

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Juan, Mário, Luis

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