Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is the official journal of Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) and is an an international refereed research publication covering all aspects of sport science and medicine.

The Journal considers for publication Original research and Review papers in the sub-disciplines relating generally to the broad sports medicine and sports science fields: sports medicine, sports injury (including injury epidemiology and injury prevention), physiotherapy, podiatry, physical activity and health, sports science, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control and learning, sport and exercise psychology, sports nutrition, public health (as relevant to sport and exercise), and rehabilitation and injury management.

Manuscripts with an interdisciplinary perspective with specific applications to sport and exercise and its interaction with health will also be considered.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4
2024	3.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.319

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	133

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3013

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1846

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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.

• Validation and comparison of ActiGraph activity monitors

  Citation: 1063

  Authors: Jeffer E., Dinesh, Patty S.

• A new framework for research leading to sports injury prevention

  Citation: 805

  Authors: Caroline

• Position statement on physical activity and exercise intensity terminology

  Citation: 586

  Authors: Kevin, Lynda, Daryl

• Incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injury and other knee ligament injuries: A national population-based study

  Citation: 579

  Authors: Simon M., Stephen W., Patria A., Lorna

• Wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT)—its history and its limitations

  Citation: 568

  Authors: Grahame M.

• Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta-analysis

  Citation: 560

  Authors: Johannes W., Roel J., Jaap, Chris, E.

• Technical performance during soccer matches of the Italian Serie A league: Effect of fatigue and competitive level

  Citation: 496

  Authors: Ermanno, Franco M., Carlo, Aaron J., Ulrik

• Motor competence and health related physical fitness in youth: A systematic review

  Citation: 476

  Authors: Maria Teresa, Rafael, Alessandro Hervaldo Nicolai, Ilana Santos, Bruno Machado, Mariana, Rodrigo Cappato, David

• Updating the evidence that physical activity is good for health: an epidemiological review 2000–2003

  Citation: 475

  Authors: A.E.

• The relationship between motor skills and cognitive skills in 4–16 year old typically developing children: A systematic review

  Citation: 425

  Authors: Irene M.J., Sanne C.M., Esther, Marije T., Joanne, Chris

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