BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine is a peer reviewed, Open Access journal covering all aspects of sports and exercise medicine (SEM) and associated areas. We will consider a broad array of topics within the themes of physical activity, exercise as medicine, and sports medicine; and are inclusive of scientific approaches ranging from qualitative methods, epidemiology, to measurement development and evaluation. We aim to publish original research, reviews (in particular systematic reviews) and study protocols considered to be coherent and technically sound, ensuring that the latest research is reviewed and disseminated rapidly to a global audience.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ1
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Sport Sciences
Scopus Categories
Orthopedics and Sports MedicinePhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sports injuries and preventionTraumatic Brain Injury ResearchPhysical Activity and HealthSport Psychology and PerformanceSports Performance and TrainingCardiovascular Effects of ExerciseKnee injuries and reconstruction techniquesCardiovascular and exercise physiologyLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesShoulder Injury and Treatment