
Academic Journal
Q1Biology of Sport
About Biology of Sport
Biology of Sport is a scholarly journal published by Institute of Sport. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.987 and H-index of 57.
Coverage: 1996-2026. Research categories: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Physiology (medical) (Q1); Sports Science (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Sports Performance and Training; Sports injuries and prevention; Cardiovascular and exercise physiology; Exercise and Physiological Responses; Genetics and Physical Performance; Sport Psychology and Performance.
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