Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Physical Activity and Health (JPAH) is the official journal of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health.

JPAH publishes original research and review papers examining the relationship between physical activity and health, studying physical activity as an exposure as well as an outcome.

As an exposure, the journal publishes articles examining how physical activity influences all aspects of health.

As an outcome, the journal invites papers that examine the behavioral, community, and environmental interventions that may affect physical activity on an individual and/or population basis.

JPAH is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal published for researchers in fields of chronic disease (e.g., cancer, heart disease, mental health, weight control, neurologic deficits, etc.) in which physical activity may play a role in prevention, treatment, or rehabilitation.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4236

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1179

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.082

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	93

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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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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.

• Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ): Nine Country Reliability and Validity Study

  Citation: 1297

  Authors: Fiona C., Tahlia S., Timothy

• Global Matrix 3.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Youth: Results and Analysis From 49 Countries

  Citation: 569

  Authors: Salomé, Joel D., Chalchisa, Patrick, Ade F., Nicolas, Dolores S., Jasmin, Javier, Greet, Chen-Kang, Christine, Yolanda, Catherine E., Lowri, Arunas, Aleš, Karla I., Silvia A., Marianella, Wendy Y., Izzeldin A.E., Jaak, Katariina, Tarun R., Piyawat, Peter T., Asaduzzaman, Agata, Yeon Soo, Estelle, Eun-Young, Marie, Tom, Juan, Yang, Daga, Taru, Bilyana, Shawnda A., Jorge, Vida K., Reginald, John J., Blanca, Diego Augusto Santos, Pairoj, John, Jan, Natasha, Thomas, Melody, Martyn, Gregor, Gareth, Narayan, Tim, Tuija, Chiaki, David, Dawn, Richard, Riaz, Alun, Stephen H.S., Ching-Lin, Paweł, Mark S.

• Using Accelerometers in Youth Physical Activity Studies: A Review of Methods

  Citation: 557

  Authors: Kelli L., James F., Terry L., Delfien, Lynn

• The Effectiveness of Urban Design and Land Use and Transport Policies and Practices to Increase Physical Activity: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 483

  Authors: Gregory W., Ross C., Judy, Rebecca, Kenneth E., Leigh T., _

• Walking, Cycling, and Obesity Rates in Europe, North America, and Australia

  Citation: 438

  Authors: David R., John, Ralph, Dixie L., Scott E.

• System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC): Reliability and Feasibility Measures

  Citation: 393

  Authors: Thomas L., Deborah A., Amber, Stephanie, Daniela

• Reliability and Validity of the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ) for Adults

  Citation: 383

  Authors: Dori E., Gregory J., Nicole, Kevin, Karen J., James F.

• Identifying and Measuring Urban Design Qualities Related to Walkability

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Reid, Susan, Ross C., Otto, Emily

• Detection of Physical Activity Types Using Triaxial Accelerometers

  Citation: 348

  Authors: Jørgen, Mette, Jesper, Christiana, Andreas

• Global Matrix 2.0: Report Card Grades on the Physical Activity of Children and Youth Comparing 38 Countries

  Citation: 343

  Authors: Mark S., Joel D., Silvia A., Peter T., Vincent O., John J., Grant R., _

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