Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Overview
The journal 'Psychology of Sport and Exercise' is a leading publication in the field of sports psychology, exploring the psychological aspects of sport and exercise. It covers a wide range of topics, including motivation, performance enhancement, mental health, and the impact of psychological factors on athletic performance. The journal features empirical research, theoretical perspectives, and practical applications, providing valuable insights for athletes, coaches, researchers, and practitioners in the field.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Psychol Sport Exerc
Publisher
Elsevier
Start
2000
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
1469-0292
e-ISSN
1878-5476
Country
Netherlands
Language
English
Specialties
Psychology
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2409
115
SJR / Ranks: 3018
1150
CiteScore / Ranks: 2534
7.50
JIF / Ranks: 2884
3.4
Recent Articles
1.
Dawe H, Ruiz M, Devonport T
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Mar;
79:102838.
PMID: 40058745
Outdoor swimming for both leisure and physical exercise is a fast-growing activity in the United Kingdom. However, research into the perceived effects of outdoor open water swimming on psychological well-being...
2.
Saarinen M, Phipps D, Kuokkanen J, Bjorndal C, Bentzen M, Ommundsen Y, et al.
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Mar;
79:102831.
PMID: 40023303
In this longitudinal study, we examined the trajectories of sport and school burnout symptoms (exhaustion, cynicism, inadequacy) during the transition to lower secondary sport school among Norwegian student-athletes aged 13-14...
3.
Carter J, Imbrogno J, Kang C, Lyons S
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Feb;
79:102830.
PMID: 40020890
Branded as 'the sport of fitness', CrossFit is well known for its physical benefits, but the benefits may extend far beyond general fitness. Through the lens of positive psychology, we...
4.
Thal S, Bright S, Ntoumanis N, Myers B, Jones J, Quested E
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Feb;
78:102829.
PMID: 39988102
Substance use disorders (SUDs) pose a significant public health concern. Preliminary research suggests benefits of physical activity (PA) for individuals receiving SUD treatment. However, current PA interventions have limitations, particularly...
5.
Ramos M, Busquets A, Ferrer-Uris B, Eken A, Beslija F, Zhang F, et al.
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Feb;
79:102827.
PMID: 39988101
Learning a visuomotor adaptation task (VMA) is typically assessed by describing the behavioral changes during adaption (early-fast and late-slow phases) and retention (consolidation) tests. Few studies have concurrently examined behavioral...
6.
Court Gold C, Clark B, Lascu A, Gorman A, Ball N, Maloney M
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Feb;
78:102828.
PMID: 39986586
Designing representative learning tasks requires a theoretically informed sampling of key performer-environment interactions. This study sampled the constraints from basketball to create a representative environment by examining the effect of...
7.
Austin F, Wright K, Jackson B, Budden T, McMahen C, Furzer B
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Feb;
78:102826.
PMID: 39961539
Regular exercise can be beneficial for people living with a severe mental illness. By better understanding the perspectives and challenges of adults with severe mental illness who are engaged in...
8.
Wang C, Zhang G
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Feb;
79:102825.
PMID: 39954717
This study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and approach-avoidance behaviors, to promote physical activity and provide a theoretical basis for national fitness. The study examined both...
9.
Lidong W, Xiuhong L, Kai Q, Donghai W
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Feb;
78:102822.
PMID: 39952422
Objective: This study aims to investigate the roles of perceived behavioral control (PBC), action planning, and coping planning in bridging the gap between exercise intention and behavior. By using a...
10.
Li S, Jia J, Xu B, Wang X
Psychol Sport Exerc
. 2025 Feb;
78:102824.
PMID: 39923828
Background: Exercise is considered an effective treatment for improving central symptoms of depression. However, the antidepressant effects of exercise on specific central features in adults with depression and the optimal...