The journal focuses on the scientific principles and practical applications of strength and conditioning for athletic performance and health. It covers topics such as training methodologies, injury prevention, performance assessment, and long-term athletic development across various sports and populations. The scope includes the physiological and biomechanical aspects of exercise, as well as programming considerations for diverse groups including tactical athletes and individuals with disabilities.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ1
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ1
Sports ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Sport Sciences
Scopus Categories
Orthopedics and Sports MedicinePhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationSports Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sports Performance and TrainingSports injuries and preventionLegal and Regulatory AnalysisLinguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesMilitary Technology and StrategiesMuscle metabolism and nutritionSports Dynamics and BiomechanicsShoulder Injury and TreatmentCardiovascular and exercise physiologyLower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies