
Academic Journal
Q2Physical Activity and Health
About Physical Activity and Health
Physical Activity and Health is a scholarly journal published by Ubiquity Press. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.508 and H-index of 14.
Coverage: 2017-2025. Research categories: Anatomy (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Rehabilitation (Q2); Biomedical Engineering (Q3); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q3); Physiology (Q3).
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Topics in published research
Physical Activity and Health; Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Sports injuries and prevention; Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies; Children's Physical and Motor Development; Cardiovascular and exercise physiology.
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Recent Research Articles
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The Interplay of Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, Eating Habits, Problematic Internet Use, and Cognitive Ability among Adolescents in Sport and Non-Sport After-School Programs
Rizky Nurulfa, Aija Klavina, Csaba Melczer
2026-07-24 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.567Accumulating Fragility Fractures Associate with Worsening Physical Capability and Self-Rated Health in Postmenopausal Women: A 20-Year Cohort Study
Samuli Juopperi, Joonas Sirola, Reijo Sund, Toni Rikkonen et al.
2026-05-11 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.547Breathing Techniques for the Enhancement of Cognitive Function and Stress Reduction in 14–17-Year-Old Adolescent Athletes: A Scoping Review
Gints Peleckis, Guna Semjonova, Jason Tang, Sanita Surina et al.
2026-02-17 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.510‘Beginner to 5kg’: A 6-Week Novel Hybrid (Online and In-Person) Strength Training and Health Education Programme for Middle-Aged and Older Women
Kiera Ward, Ruth Kavanagh, Siobhán O’Connor, Diane Cooper et al.
2026-01-13 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.504Effects of a Six-Week Functional Training Program on Physical Performance and Passing Accuracy in Young Adult Male Soccer Players
Naparat Doungchan, Ratchaya Supalak, Kunanya Masodsai, Masashi Miyashita et al.
2026-05-28 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.556Can You Trust Your Wrist Heart Rate When Exercising? A Validation Study of the Polar Ignite and the Garmin Vivoactive 4S
Erbil Murat Aydın, Sema Can, Erkan Demirkan, Ali Fatih Sağlam et al.
2026-07-24 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.559Correction: Effects of a Six-Week Functional Training Program on Physical Performance and Passing Accuracy in Young Adult Male Soccer Players
Naparat Doungchan, Ratchaya Supalak, Kunanya Masodsai, Masashi Miyashita et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.615Indoor Climbing Program to Promote Mental and Social Well-Being for College Students
Logan Reeves, Jeff Rose, Kathy Franchek-Roa, Timothy Brusseau et al.
2026-08-17 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.535Lower Limb Asymmetry in Adolescent Gait: A Cross-Sectional Study of Walking, Running, and Turning with Insights for Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity
Wei Liu, Nan Li, Yuming Wang, Gusztav Fekete et al.
2026-06-29 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.552Short-Term Effects of Active Posterior Chain Stretching With and Without Plantar Fascia Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility and Movement Kinematics in Individuals With Hamstring Tightness
Worapong Kongtong, Sirirat Pongserm
2026-08-03 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.572Effects of Nursery Rhymes Integrated with Physical Activity on Preschool Children’s Foreign Language Learning, Language Development, and Activity Levels
Ayşegül Şişman, Murat Demirekin, Hatice Yalçın
2026-08-17 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.576Customising Table Tennis Coaching for Novice Players with Physical Disabilities: A Case Study
Pui Wah Kong, Brandon Tien Leng Quek, Haitao Liu, Cecilia Man Sze Ma et al.
2026-06-17 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.570Effects of Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Response: A Systematic Review of Human and Animal Studies in Various Exercise and Non-Exercise Models
Novadri Ayubi, Andi Tajrin, Nila Kusuma, Junian Cahyanto Wibawa et al.
2026-06-23 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.564Associations Between Physical Activity, Body Mass Index, and Cardiac Autonomic Function in Adolescent Men
Jaakko Tornberg, Tiina Ikäheimo, Kaisu Kaikkonen, Riitta Pyky et al.
2026-05-18 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.538Incidence of Injuries in the Colombian Medical Football Championship 2022: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Jacobo Triviño Arias, Juan Ramos, Alejandro Gallego, Juan Pablo Martinez-Cano et al.
2025-11-26 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.502Impact of Sensor-Axis Combinations on Machine Learning Accuracy for Human Activity Recognition Using Accelerometer Data in Clinical Settings
Takahiro Yamane, Moeka Kimura, Mizuki Morita
2025-05-09 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.441Effects of Coach’s Verbal Encouragement During Small-Sided Volleyball Games on Specific Physical Fitness and Technical-Tactical Behavior of Youth Athletes
Taufiq Hidayat, Irma Febriyanti, Advendi Kristiyandaru, Suroto et al.
2025-01-30 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.410Exploring the Effects of a Six-Month Restorative Yoga Trial on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors and Mental Health in Hong Kong Adults: The Yoga Education Series—Hong Kong 1 (YES-HK1) Feasibility Study
Rashmi Supriya, Kumar Purnendu Singh, Ayoub Saeidi, Julien S. Baker et al.
2025-02-21 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.414The Impact of Health Compensatory Beliefs on Perceptions of Doping Substance Use in Recreational Sports
Andreas Loukovitis, Despoina Ourda, Lida Skoufa, Xenia Magga et al.
2025-10-15 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.470Improved Pulmonary Function Reduces Cognitive Impairment Incidence in Female Older Adults
Sonchai Ponlasen, Takashi Tarumi, Chavit Tunvirachaisakul, Timothy D. Mickleborough et al.
2025-09-11 · DOI: 10.5334/paah.450Reviews
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