Motricidade

Aims & Scope

Journal Motricidade publishes relevant original research and review articles, that are methodologically sound, theoretically grounded and that will potentially contribute to the scientific areas of sports science, human movement, human development, and health-promoting the international debate on those topics.

Both qualitative and quantitative research are welcome.

Manuscripts may be accepted for publication on the condition that contains original theoretical or experimental data, which has not yet been published partially or totally elsewhere, neither submitted nor being considered for publication elsewhere.

Manuscripts must be drafted in English and comply with the guidelines of the International Committee of the Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the American Psychological Association (APA) for the presentation of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Whenever suitable or appropriate, the submitted manuscript must clearly report that also complies with the best ethical practices, and approval was granted beforehand by an ethics committee or institutional review board.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

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.

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.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 150.00 EUR. Learn more.

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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.

• Comportamento sedentário: conceito, implicações fisiológicas e os procedimentos de avaliação

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Joilson, Douglas Assis Teles, Rodrigo Barboza, Rafaela Gomes, Jeffer Eidi, Sheilla, Renata, Jair Sindra

• Sistema de avaliação táctica no Futebol (FUT-SAT): Desenvolvimento e validação preliminar

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Israel Teoldo da, Júlio, Pablo Juan, Isabel, José

• Cultura e imagem corporal

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Dina, Mário, Sara, Alexandra, Vera

• Caraterização da transição defesa-ataque de uma equipa de Futebol

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Pedro, Bruno

• Insatisfação corporal em adolescentes rurais e urbanos

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Edio Luiz, Andreia, Maria Fátima

• The role of hand dominance in padel: performance profiles of professional players

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Javier, Bernardino Javier

• The role of motivation and metacognition on the development of cognitive and affective responses in physical education les-sons: A self-determination approach

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Yannis, Vassilis, Vassilis, George, Panagiotis

• Revisões sistemáticas em desporto e saúde: Orientações para o planeamento, elaboração, redação e avaliação

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Teresa

• 4-year Longitudinal Study of the Assessment of Body Posture, Back Pain, Postural and Life Habits of Schoolchildren

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Bruna Nichele, Tássia Silveira, Matias, Juliana Adami, Emanuelle Francine Detogni, Cláudia Tarragô

• Factors associated with body image dissatisfaction in Portuguese adolescents: obesity, sports activity and TV watching

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Eduarda Maria Rocha Teles de Castro, Sandra Celina Fernandes, Graça Sofia Monteiro, Maria Isabel Martins