The journal STAPS focuses on the scientific study of sports, particularly team sports. It examines innovations in coaching, player performance, and the role of emotions in athletic contexts. The journal also explores the legal aspects of sports, including regulations, professionalization, and the teaching of law within sports science programs. Historical and sociological perspectives on sports practices and organizations are also featured.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cultural StudiesQ1
HistoryQ1
AnthropologyQ2
MultidisciplinaryQ2
EducationQ3
Psychology (miscellaneous)Q3
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Scopus Categories
AnthropologyPsychology (miscellaneous)Sociology and Political ScienceHistorySocial Sciences (miscellaneous)Cultural StudiesMultidisciplinaryEducation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Education, sociology, and vocational trainingSports, Gender, and SocietySport and Mega-Event ImpactsPhysical education and sports games researchSport Psychology and PerformanceFrench Urban and Social StudiesMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsSports and Physical Education StudiesPhysical Education and PedagogyHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis