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Top Scientific Journals in Sport Sciences

Discover and benchmark premier peer-reviewed journals in Sport Sciences. Compare official Journal Impact Factor (IF), Web of Science quartiles (Q1–Q4), Scopus SJR, and Diamond Open Access status.

Total Journals
70
Q1 Journals
26
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Sport Sciences Journal Rankings(20 / 70)

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#21
Tier 3
Journal of Sports Sciences
ISSN: 0264-0414 / 1466-447X • Routledge
Impact Factor
3.1
Scopus SJR
1.018
#22
Tier 2
European Journal of Sport Science
ISSN: 1746-1391 / 1536-7290 • Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Impact Factor
3
Scopus SJR
1.137
#23
Tier 3
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
ISSN: 2624-9367 • Frontiers Media S.A.
Impact Factor
3
Scopus SJR
0.825
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#24
Tier 3
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
ISSN: 1064-8011 / 1533-4287 • NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association
Impact Factor
3
Scopus SJR
1.217
United StatesView Profile
#25
Tier 2TOP
Sport Education and Society
ISSN: 1357-3322 / 1470-1243 • Routledge
Impact Factor
2.7
Scopus SJR
1.245
#26
Tier 2
Journal of Athletic Training
ISSN: 1062-6050 / 1938-162X • National Athletic Trainers' Association Inc.
Impact Factor
2.6
Scopus SJR
1.166
United StatesView Profile
#27
Tier 4
Physical Activity Review
ISSN: 2300-5076 • PPHU Projack
Impact Factor
2.6
Scopus SJR
0.555
#28
Tier 3
Acta Kinesiologica
ISSN: 1840-2976 / 1840-3700
Impact Factor
2.4
Scopus SJR
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#29
Tier 3
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
ISSN: 2159-2896 • North American Sports Medicine Institute
Impact Factor
2.4
Scopus SJR
0.75
United StatesView Profile
#30
Tier 3
Research in Sports Medicine
ISSN: 1543-8627 / 1543-8635 • Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Impact Factor
2.4
Scopus SJR
0.849
#31
Tier 3
Sociology of Sport Journal
ISSN: 0741-1235 / 1543-2785 • Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
Impact Factor
2.4
Scopus SJR
0.881
United StatesView Profile
#32
Tier 4
International Journal of Sports Medicine
ISSN: 0172-4622 / 1439-3964 • Georg Thieme Verlag
Impact Factor
2.3
Scopus SJR
0.773
#33
Tier 3
Quest
ISSN: 0033-6297 / 1543-2750 • Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Impact Factor
2.2
Scopus SJR
0.556
United StatesView Profile
#34
Tier 4
Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine
ISSN: 1179-1543 • Dove Medical Press
Impact Factor
2.1
Scopus SJR
0.556
United KingdomView Profile
#35
Tier 4
Archives of Budo
ISSN: 1643-8698 • International Scientific Literature, Inc
Impact Factor
2
Scopus SJR
0.369
United StatesView Profile
#36
Tier 3
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
ISSN: 0890-5339 / 1531-2291 • Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.
Impact Factor
2
Scopus SJR
0.923
United StatesView Profile
#37
Tier 3
Pm&r
ISSN: 1934-1482 / 1934-1563 • Elsevier Inc.
Impact Factor
2
Scopus SJR
0.758
United StatesView Profile
#38
Tier 4
Acsms Health & Fitness Journal
ISSN: 1091-5397 / 1536-593X • Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.
Impact Factor
1.9
Scopus SJR
0.459
United StatesView Profile
#39
Tier 3
German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research
ISSN: 2509-3142 / 2509-3150 • Springer Nature
Impact Factor
1.8
Scopus SJR
0.567
#40
Tier 3
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
ISSN: 0273-5024 / 1543-2769 • Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
Impact Factor
1.6
Scopus SJR
0.676
United StatesView Profile
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