The Sport Psychologist

About The Sport Psychologist

The Sport Psychologist is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Human Kinetics (US). It focuses on Sport Psychology and Performance, Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports, Psychological Treatments and Assessments.

Key indicators: ISSN 08884781, 15432793; H-index 127; 1,427 works indexed; 71,638 citations.

Scope and Subject Areas

The journal covers: Sport Psychology and Performance, Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports, Psychological Treatments and Assessments, Sports and Physical Education Research, Physical Education and Sports Studies, Sports Performance and Training, Sports, Gender, and Society, Counseling Practices and Supervision.

Journal Metrics

• H-index (127): 127 articles have each received at least 127 citations.
• Works indexed: 1,427 publications tracked in OpenAlex.
• Total citations: 71,638.
• Open Access: No.

Publishing in The Sport Psychologist

Researchers should verify the journal's current scope, submission guidelines, and indexing status via the official journal website before submitting. Ensure your manuscript aligns with the journal's subject areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of The Sport Psychologist?
08884781, 15432793.

What subjects does The Sport Psychologist cover?
Sport Psychology and Performance, Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports, Psychological Treatments and Assessments, Sports and Physical Education Research, Physical Education and Sports Studies.

Who publishes The Sport Psychologist?
Human Kinetics.

Is The Sport Psychologist peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.