Academic Journal
Q2Human Movement Science
About Human Movement Science
Human Movement Science is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.544 and H-index of 114.
Coverage: 1982-2026. Research categories: Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Biophysics (Q3); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q3); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q3); Sports Science (Q3).
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Topics in published research
Motor Control and Adaptation; Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention; Muscle activation and electromyography studies; Sports Performance and Training; Action Observation and Synchronization; Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders.
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3,620.00 USD; 3,390.00 EUR; 2,900.00 GBP; 448,990.00 JPY
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