South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation

Aims & Scope

The South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical education and Recreation (SAJRSPER) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, commentaries, and letters on topics related to Sport and Exercise science, Physical education and Recreation.

This includes research of topics such as bio-mechanics, motor control, sport injuries and rehabilitation, clinical exercise interventions, physical education, as well as outdoor and recreation related topics.

Material that is particularly unique and relevant to the subject content at an international and national level would be considered.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.168

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	21

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23258

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	28

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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 Social Sciences, 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 nature of mental toughness in sport

  Citation: 36

  Authors: S., J.R.

• Sport tourism event impacts on the host community – a case study of Red Bull Big Wave Africa

  Citation: 32

  Authors: NJ, K

• The validity and reliability of the exercise benefits/barriers scale for Turkish Military nursing students

  Citation: 28

  Authors: T, S, A, H

• A measure for the batting performance of cricket players : research article

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Hermanus H.

• The combined bowling rate as a measure of bowling performance in cricket

  Citation: 24

  Authors: H.H.

• Using a developmental movement programme to enhance academic skills in grade 1 learners

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Claude R, Shirley J, Susan

• The impact of tourist and travel activities on facets of psychological well-being : research article

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Sonja, Melville, Alida

• Sport-for-development approaches in the South African context: a case study analysis

  Citation: 19

  Authors: C

• Selecting a limited overs cricket squad using an integer programming model

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Hannah, Gary D

• Sport psychological skills training and psychological well-being

  Citation: 15

  Authors: DJ, BJ

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