Physical Activity Review aims to facilitate and enhance communication across all sub-disciplines of the sport sciences. The emphasis of the journal is on the human sciences, broadly defined, applied to sport and exercise. Manuscripts dealing with original investigations of exercise, validation of technological innovations in sport or comprehensive reviews of topics relevant to the scientific study of sport will be considered for publication.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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.
EducationQ2
Health (social science)Q3
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ3
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Sport Sciences
Scopus Categories
Orthopedics and Sports MedicinePhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationHealth (social science)Education
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sports Performance and TrainingPhysical Education and Training StudiesChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentSports and Physical Education ResearchSports injuries and preventionMartial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and EducationPhysical Activity and HealthObesity, Physical Activity, DietCardiovascular and exercise physiologyMotivation and Self-Concept in Sports