Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal

Aims & Scope

Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (WSPAJ) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted to advancing the understanding of women in sport and physical activity.

WSPAJ is the official journal of the Program for the Advancement of Girls and Women in Sport and Physical Activity, housed in the Center for Women's Health and Wellness at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (learn more here).

This established journal publishes articles related to women’s sport and physical activity across the full range of disciplinary perspectives.

WSPAJ aims to facilitate opportunities for girls and women to enjoy and benefit from sports and other physical activities.

View Aims & Scope

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.175

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	16

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3685

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	191

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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.

• “Invisible Sportswomen”: The Sex Data Gap in Sport and Exercise Science Research

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Emma S., Alyssa A., Kelly L., Emma Z.

• Performance, Discovery, and Relational Narratives among Women Professional Tournament Golfers

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Kitrina, David

• “Scary Dykes” and “Feminine Queens”: Stereotypes and Female Collegiate Athletes

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Kerrie J., Vikki

• Body Image Concerns in Female Exercisers and Athletes: A Feminist Cultural Studies Perspective

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Vikki, Jennifer, Jennifer, Julie

• Beyond the Hijab: Female Muslims and Physical Activity

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Yuka

• Transsexual and Transgender Policies in Sport

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Heather

• Multiple Realities of Women’s Work Experiences in Coaching and Athletic Management

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Sue, Karen E., Donna L.

• Athletic Body Image: Exploratory Interviews with Former Competitive Female Athlete

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Christy

• “It Was the Worst Time in My Life”: The Effects of Emotionally Abusive Coaching on Female Canadian National Team Athletes

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Gretchen, Erin, Ashley

• Unsafe at Home Base: Women’s Experiences of Sexual Harassment in University Sport and Physical Education

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Helen

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