Science and Sports

Aims & Scope

Science & Sports is a peer-reviewed journal, publishing worldwide high-quality and impactful papers of medical, scientific and applied technical research in the different fields of sports and physical activities: sport medicine, exercise physiology, sport physiology and performance, nutrition, traumatology relating to sport, rehabilitation or adapted physical activities.

It facilitates the transfer of knowledge and technology between the clinic, research and practice in physical and athletic activity.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.358

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	32

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14941

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	381

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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
• Embase

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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.

• The developmental model of sport participation: 15 years after its first conceptualization

  Citation: 188

  Authors: J., M.

• Heart rate and blood lactate responses during Taekwondo training and competition

  Citation: 87

  Authors: E., A., N., A., K., Z.

• The relationship between sprint ability, agility and vertical jump performance in young soccer players

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Y., U., A., M., G.

• Acute effect of caffeine consumption on isotonic muscular strength and endurance: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 66

  Authors: M.D., D.B., J., P.

• Development, reliability and validity of a physical activity questionnaire for estimating energy expenditure in Greek adults

  Citation: 58

  Authors: S.A., M.I., M., A., L.T., L.S.

• The effects of music during warm-up on anaerobic performances of young sprinters

  Citation: 57

  Authors: H., M., A., O., N.

• Caractéristiques physiologiques des alpinistes de haute altitude

  Citation: 53

  Authors: J.-P., A., B., F., H., B., H., F., J.-P., C., C., B.

• Tapering for competition: A review

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Y., C., I.

• The application of Artificial Neural Network and k-Nearest Neighbour classification models in the scouting of high-performance archers from a selected fitness and motor skill performance parameters

  Citation: 52

  Authors: R., A.P.P., Z., M.R., A.B., N.

• Validity and psychometric evaluation of the French version of RPE scale in young fit males when monitoring training loads

  Citation: 51

  Authors: M., A., C., O., D.P., M., D.G., K.

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