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Q1International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
About International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance is a scholarly journal published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.833 and H-index of 109.
Coverage: 2006-2026. Research categories: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Sports Performance and Training; Sports injuries and prevention; Cardiovascular and exercise physiology; Sport Psychology and Performance; Exercise and Physiological Responses; Genetics and Physical Performance.
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