The Journal of Sports Sciences marked its 25th Anniversary at the BASES annual conference in Bath University 2007. Read the report

The Journal of Sports Sciences publishes articles of a high standard on various aspects of the sports sciences covering a number of disciplinary bases, including anatomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, sociology, as well as ergonomics, kinanthropometry and other interdisciplinary perspectives. In addition to reports of research, review articles and book reviews are published. The emphasis of the Journal is on the human sciences, broadly defined, applied to sport and exercise. Besides experimental work in human responses to exercise, the subjects covered will include technologies such as the design of sports equipment and playing facilities, research in training, selection, performance prediction or modification, and stress reduction or manifestation. Manuscripts dealing with original investigations of exercise, validation of technological innovations in sport or comprehensive reviews of topics relevant to the scientific study of sport will be considered for publication.

The Journal presents research findings in the growing area of exercise and sports sciences to an international audience. The readership for this journal is varied and ranges from academic research workers to professionals in recreation, sports coaching and training.

Reprints of articles published in Journal of Sports Sciences can be obtained through Rightslink ®. Please contact the Reprints Administrator Sherry Howard at reprints@tandf.co.uk to obtain a quotation or to place an order. Copies of the Journal can be purchased separately at the author' special rate of £15.00/$25.00 per copy.

Peer Review Statement

All research and review articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized (double-blind) refereeing by at least two referees.