This journal focuses on the psychological aspects of sport, including athlete mental well-being, performance enhancement, and the psychological experiences of athletes, coaches, and sport practitioners. It examines interventions, coping strategies, and the impact of sport culture on mental health and performance across various levels and disciplines of sport.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Applied PsychologyQ2
Sports ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & TourismPsychologyPsychology, AppliedSport Sciences
Scopus Categories
Applied PsychologySports Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sport Psychology and PerformanceMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsSports Performance and TrainingSports injuries and preventionBehavioral Health and InterventionsPhysical Education and PedagogyYouth Development and Social SupportSports, Gender, and SocietySports Analytics and PerformanceMindfulness and Compassion Interventions