Human Movement aims to promote research in sport sciences. The journal publishes research papers in five fields as follows: – Physical activity, fitness and health – Applied sport sciences – Biomechanics and motor control – Physiological aspects of sports – Psychological diagnostics of sport and exercise. Human Movement publishes written in English original papers, review papers, empirical research, book reviews, letters to the Editor, communications about forthcoming meetings and congresses and reports from scientific meetings.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ2
BiophysicsQ3
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Sport Sciences
Scopus Categories
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationBiophysicsPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sports Performance and TrainingSports injuries and preventionChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentCardiovascular and exercise physiologyMuscle activation and electromyography studiesLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesSport Psychology and PerformancePhysical Education and Training StudiesSports and Physical Education ResearchBalance, Gait, and Falls Prevention