International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
The International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology publishes research on the science of physical activity, human movement, exercise and sport.
Editorial board
Athanasios G. Papaioannou - University of Thessaly, Greece
Robert J. Schinke - Laurentian University, Canada
Assistant Editor
Nikos Comoutos former Zourbanos - Univesrity of Thessaly
Aims and scope
Members of the ISSP are also eligible for a discounted Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC) of $675 US dollars on submissions to the annual Open Access Supplement. This supplement provides an ideal forum for research for authors whose work may be most appropriately published on an Open Access basis, perhaps because of a funding requirement or because of the particular focus of their paper.
ISSP members are also entitled to a discounted rate to Taylor & Francis' proprietary publication, International Review of Sport & Exercise Psychology, at just $15 a year.
All manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent expert referees.
All peer review is double blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.
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This journal is a publication of APA Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology)
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Maria Kavussanu, MSc, PhD
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Associate Editors
Daniel Gucciardi, PhD
Curtin University, Australia
Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, MSc, PhD
University of Thessaly, Greece
Camilla Knight, PhD
Swansea University, United Kingdom
Diane E. Mack, PhD
Brock University, Canada
Brett Smith, PhD
Durham University, United Kingdom
Andreas Stenling, PhD
Umeå University, Sweden
Sarah Ullrich-French, MSc, PhD
Washington State University, United States
Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology ® is the official publication of APA Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology). The journal publishes papers in all areas of sport, exercise, and performance psychology for applied scientists and practitioners.
This journal is committed to publishing evidence that supports the application of psychological principles to facilitate peak sport performance, enhance physical activity participation, and achieve optimal human performance. Published papers include experimental studies, correlational studies, evaluation studies, and qualitative research. In addition, historical papers, critical reviews, case studies, brief reports, critical evaluations of policies and procedures, and position statements will be considered for publication.
The journal is divided into three sections.
- Sport Psychology addresses the interactions between psychology and sport performance, including the psychological aspects of optimal athletic performance, the psychological care and well-being of athletes, coaches, and sport organizations, and the connection between physical and psychological functioning.
- Exercise Psychology publishes research on the behavioral, social cognitive, and psychobiological antecedents and consequences of physical activity with a focus on the adoption and maintenance of physical activity and its effects on psychological well-being.
- Performance Psychology focuses on the psychology of human performance, in particular, professions that demand excellence in psychomotor performance (i.e., performing arts, surgery, firefighting, law enforcement, military operations, etc.). Also addressed are work environments in which teamwork and motivation are important to human performance.
Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology emphasizes original research manuscripts and their potential scientific impact that progresses our understanding of human behavior in sport, exercise, and performance.