Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Aims & Scope

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology ® is the official publication of APA Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology).

The journal publishes papers in all areas of sport, exercise, and performance psychology for applied scientists and practitioners.

This journal is committed to publishing evidence that supports the application of psychological principles to facilitate peak sport performance, enhance physical activity participation, and achieve optimal human performance.

Published papers include experimental studies, correlational studies, evaluation studies, and qualitative research.

In addition, historical papers, critical reviews, case studies, brief reports, critical evaluations of policies and procedures, and position statements will be considered for publication.

The journal is divided into three sections. -Sport Psychology addresses the interactions between psychology and sport performance, including the psychological aspects of optimal athletic performance, the psychological care and well-being of athletes, coaches, and sport organizations, and the connection between physical and psychological functioning.-Exercise Psychology publishes research on the behavioral, social cognitive, and psychobiological antecedents and consequences of physical activity with a focus on the adoption and maintenance of physical activity and its effects on psychological well-being.-Performance Psychology focuses on the psychology of human performance, in particular, professions that demand excellence in psychomotor performance (i.e., performing arts, surgery, firefighting, law enforcement, military operations, etc.).

Also addressed are work environments in which teamwork and motivation are important to human performance.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.059

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4411

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	300

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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 Psychology, 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.

• Multidimensional perfectionism in sport: A meta-analytical review.

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Andrew P., Sarah H., Gareth E.

• Successful talent development in soccer: The characteristics of the environment.

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Carsten H., Dorothee, Kristoffer, Mette K.

• Enhancing mental toughness and performance under pressure in elite young cricketers: A 2-year longitudinal intervention.

  Citation: 103

  Authors: James J., Lew, Stuart

• Ordinary magic, extraordinary performance: Psychological resilience and thriving in high achievers.

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Mustafa, David

• A systematic review of stress management interventions with sport performers.

  Citation: 80

  Authors: James L., David, Kevin

• The relationship between challenge and threat states and performance: A systematic review.

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Adrian, Jessica, Lee J., Paul

• The influence of self-selected music on affect-regulated exercise intensity and remembered pleasure during treadmill running.

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Jasmin C., Leighton, Steven N., Andrew, Paul C., Brendan J.

• Influences on parental involvement in youth sport.

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Camilla J., Travis E., Keith V., Kyle L., Paul A.

• Dispositional perfectionism and well-being: A test of the 2 × 2 model of perfectionism in the sport domain.

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Patrick, Jérémie

• Athletes’ regulation of emotions experienced during competition: A naturalistic video-assisted study.

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Guillaume, Sylvain, Claude, Mickaël, Michel

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