Journal of Sports Science and Human Performance
Aim and Scope
Journal of Sports Science and Human Performance publishes original research, reviews, and applied studies that explore the physiological, biomechanical, psychological, nutritional, and environmental factors that influence physical activity, athletic training, and functional performance. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, practitioners, and educators focused on improving human movement, injury prevention, and overall physical potential.
The journal covers a broad scope within sports and exercise science, emphasizing evidence-based research that has relevance to athletic populations, general fitness programs, rehabilitation settings, and health-focused physical activity initiatives.
Key areas of interest include:
- Exercise Physiology: Studies on cardiovascular function, metabolic responses, muscle performance, hormonal adaptations, and acute or chronic physiological changes during physical training.
- Biomechanics: Analysis of movement mechanics, posture, gait, joint kinetics, and efficiency of force production during exercise or sport-specific actions.
- Strength and Conditioning: Resistance training strategies, periodization models, neuromuscular development, load management, and performance optimization.
- Endurance and Aerobic Performance: Studies of VO2 max, lactate threshold, training intensity zones, and long-duration exercise responses.
- Motor Control and Skill Acquisition: Research on motor learning, technique development, reaction time, coordination, and cognitive involvement in sport execution.
- Exercise Psychology and Motivation: Investigations into athlete mindset, goal-setting, confidence, stress regulation, and psychological resilience in both individual and team contexts.
- Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Evaluation of injury risk factors, return-to-play criteria, rehabilitation programs, and recovery techniques for musculoskeletal and overuse injuries.
- Nutrition and Hydration: Nutritional interventions, supplementation, body composition, hydration status, and their relationship to training adaptations and performance.
- Performance Monitoring and Testing: Use of physiological assessments, wearable technologies, performance tracking tools, and testing protocols to support individualised programming.
- Youth and Ageing Populations: Research focusing on training adaptations in children, adolescents, older adults, or individuals with specific health conditions.
The journal also supports interdisciplinary submissions that bring together insights from physical therapy, coaching science, public health, behavioral science, and human kinetics. Submissions may involve experimental trials, cohort studies, case reports, or evaluations of training methods, technologies, or educational practices.
Authors are expected to present clear research questions, appropriate methodology, and thoughtful discussion of the implications of their findings. Both applied studies and theoretical work that offers insight into human performance are welcome.
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. The journal values clarity, scientific integrity, and the practical relevance of each article to the broader sports science and health communities.
Accepted articles are published open access to ensure global reach and accessibility. Through its multidisciplinary scope, Journal of Sports Science and Human Performance supports continuous improvement in training strategies, physical education, rehabilitation, and lifelong physical well-being.