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International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance is an international peer-reviewed journal focused on sport physiology and performance. It publishes authoritative research with direct practical applications for enhancing sport performance, preventing decrements in performance, or improving recovery, across areas including team and individual sports, environmental physiology, applied sport nutrition, strength and conditioning, biomedical science, and sport technology. The journal publishes monthly.

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Subject Sport Sciences
Impact Factor 4.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1555-0265
eISSN 1555-0273
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Free Access $2,000; Open Access $2,250-$2,950; commentaries and editorials published Free Access at no charge.

Submission Instructions

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Investigation

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all listed co-authors and must disclose any use of artificial intelligence-assisted technologies in the work.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured for reports of original data. Abstract for reports of original data must include the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 3500 words excluding the abstract, acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure captions. Manuscript must be organized in the following order: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Practical Applications, Conclusions, Acknowledgments, References, figure captions, and tables. The manuscript must include a list of 5 keywords or phrases after the abstract and a Practical Applications section summarizing usefulness for coaches, athletes, and/or researchers while addressing limitations, generalizability, and any needed future research recommendations.
References References are limited to approximately 30. References must follow AMA style. Citations must appear as superscript numerals in the text, and the reference list must be numbered and ordered by first citation with no repeated entries.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files. Each figure and table must be numbered in consecutive order, called out in the text, and accompanied by a brief caption or title defining any abbreviations used.
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Brief Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all listed co-authors approved the manuscript and, if AI-assisted technologies were used, explain how they were used in the cover letter and the work itself.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured with headings. Abstract should include at least the headings Purpose and Conclusions.
Manuscript Brief Reviews are limited to 4500 words. Brief Reviews should include separate Practical Applications and Conclusions sections. Authors who used AI-assisted technologies must disclose how they were used in the manuscript itself.
References Brief Reviews are limited to 50–100 references. References should follow AMA style. In-text citations must use superscript numerals, and references must be numbered in the order first cited with no repeated entries.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files. Each figure and table must have a brief caption or title, be numbered and cited in consecutive order, and define any abbreviations used within it.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all listed co-authors, that permission has been obtained for any reproduced previously published material where appropriate, disclose any potential conflicts of interest where appropriate, and describe any use of artificial intelligence-assisted technologies.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured for reports of original data. For reports of original data, the abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 1500 words. Manuscript must be ordered as Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Practical Applications, Conclusions, Acknowledgments, References, figure captions, and tables. Manuscript must include 5 keywords or phrases after the abstract that do not repeat the title wording, a Practical Applications section summarizing usefulness for coaches, athletes, and/or researchers, addressing limitations and generalizability, and making future research recommendations where necessary, and must disclose any use of artificial intelligence-assisted technologies in the work itself.
References References are limited to 12. References must follow AMA style. Text citations must use superscript numerals and the reference list must be numbered in the order sources are first cited with no repeated entries.
Figures & Tables Articles are limited to 3 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files, and figure captions must be provided on a separate page. Each figure and table must have a brief caption or title defining abbreviations used within it and must be numbered and cited in consecutive numerical order.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all listed co-authors, that permission has been obtained for any reproduced previously published material where appropriate, and how any AI-assisted technologies were used where applicable.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Letters to the editor are limited to 400 words. Title must use “Comment on [Author/Author et al]” or “Response to [Author/Author et al],” with an optional subtitle. Letters must declare any conflicts of interest, and any AI-assisted technologies used must be indicated in the work itself.
References Letters to the editor are limited to 6 references. References must follow AMA style. Citations in the text must use superscript numerals, and references must be numbered in the order first cited with no repeated entries.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files. Each figure and table must be numbered in consecutive order and include a brief caption or title defining any abbreviations used.
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Consensus Statement

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all listed co-authors have read and approved the manuscript and must disclose how any artificial intelligence-assisted technologies were used.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured with headings. Abstract should include at least the headings Purpose and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 5000 words. Manuscript should contain separate Practical Applications and Conclusions sections. The manuscript must disclose how any artificial intelligence-assisted technologies were used in the work itself.
References References are limited to 100. References should follow AMA style. Citations must use superscript numerals and the reference list must be numbered in the order of first citation with no repeated entries.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files. Each figure and table must have a brief caption or title, be numbered and cited in consecutive numerical order, and define all abbreviations used within it.
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Case Study

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all listed co-authors have read and approved the manuscript and must disclose any use of artificial intelligence-assisted technologies in the work.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 1500 words. The manuscript must disclose any use of artificial intelligence-assisted technologies in the work itself.
References References are limited to 12. References must follow AMA style. Citations must use superscript numerals and the reference list must be numbered in order of first citation with no repeated entries.
Figures & Tables Articles are limited to 3 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files. Each figure and table must have a brief caption or title, be numbered and called out consecutively in the text, and define any abbreviations used.
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Recent Publications

Decoding Neuromuscular Fatigue in Trail Running: A Systematic Review Across Distances and Sex Differences

Violeta Muñoz de la Cruz, Fernando González-Mohíno, Felipe García-Pinillos, Diego Jaén-Carrillo

10.1123/ijspp.2025-0544
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The Association Between National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index Subscales, Training-Induced Fatigue, and Physiological Responses in Endurance Athletes

Mattia D’Alleva, Asia Patini, Luca Filipas, Andrea Nicolò, Jeffrey A. Rothschild, Maria De Martino, Lara Mari, Enrico Rejc, Simone Zaccaron, Jacopo Stafuzza, Ed Maunder, Massimo Sacchetti, Stefano Lazzer

10.1123/ijspp.2025-0506
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Effects of Intermittent Sequential Pneumatic Compression on Functional, Biochemical, and Perceptual Recovery Markers in Trained Cyclists: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Crossover Trial

Filipe Maia, João Barreira, Sandro Tito, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, João Ribeiro

10.1123/ijspp.2025-0397
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Embracing the Diversity of Race Characteristics: Association Between Muscular Strength and Cross-Country Skiing Performance

Jacob Walther, Adéline Tomavo, Moritz Schumann

10.1123/ijspp.2025-0532
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Sleep Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Professional Male Rugby League Athletes: Does Knowledge Translate Into Practice?

Alice Sharples, Hugh H.K. Fullagar, Billy Hulin, Rob Duffield

10.1123/ijspp.2025-0668
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required with all submissions. It must state that all listed co-authors approved the manuscript and meet authorship requirements, confirm permission for any previously published material where applicable, disclose potential conflicts of interest where applicable, and describe any use of AI-assisted technologies.

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What are the publication costs?

Free Access costs $2,000. Open Access costs $2,250 for CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, $2,450 for CC BY-NC 4.0, and $2,950 for CC BY 4.0. Commentaries and editorials are Free Access at no charge.

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Research Topics

Sports Performance and Training Sports injuries and prevention Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Sport Psychology and Performance Exercise and Physiological Responses Genetics and Physical Performance Muscle metabolism and nutrition Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Thermoregulation and physiological responses Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies High Altitude and Hypoxia Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Winter Sports Injuries and Performance Sports Analytics and Performance Motor Control and Adaptation Occupational Health and Performance Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Muscle activation and electromyography studies Sleep and related disorders Physical Activity and Health Body Composition Measurement Techniques Spinal Cord Injury Research Infrared Thermography in Medicine

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