This journal publishes qualitative research on sport, exercise, and health, focusing on coaching practices, athlete and participant experiences, and the social and cultural aspects of physical activity. It explores themes of knowledge production, evaluation, and the impact of social contexts on well-being and participation, particularly for marginalized groups. The research often employs diverse qualitative methodologies to understand lived experiences and interaction dynamics within these domains.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Health (social science)Q1
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ1
Social PsychologyQ1
Sports ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & TourismPsychology, AppliedSport Sciences
Scopus Categories
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationSports ScienceSocial PsychologyHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sport Psychology and PerformanceSports, Gender, and SocietySport and Mega-Event ImpactsPhysical Education and PedagogyMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsYouth Development and Social SupportSports injuries and preventionDiversity and Impact of DanceInclusion and Disability in Education and SportPhysical Activity and Health