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Qualitative Research in Sport Exercise and Health

Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health is an international journal dedicated to the advancement and debate of qualitative research within sport and exercise psychology, sport sociology, sports coaching, and sports and exercise medicine. It publishes original empirical work using qualitative approaches as well as qualitative meta-syntheses and review articles on the methods and methodologies of qualitative research.

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Subject Sport Sciences
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 2159-676X
eISSN 2159-6778
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Individual subscription: USD 280.00 for print & online or print only. Institutional subscription: USD 1,339.00 online only or USD 1,958.00 print & online, plus local tax as applicable.

Submission Instructions

Qualitative Research in Sport Exercise and Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript The paper should typically be no more than 8000 words including the abstract, references, footnotes, and endnotes. The manuscript should be arranged as title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and a list of figure captions. Include 2 to 10 keywords, a word count, a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest,” a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used or stating that it was not used, and a short biographical note for each author.
References References must use T&F standard APA style.
Figures & Tables Figures should be saved separately from the text.
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Editorial

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript A typical paper should be no more than 8000 words inclusive of abstract, references, footnotes, and endnotes. Paper should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include 2 to 10 keywords, a disclosure statement under the subheading 'Disclosure of interest,' a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used or stating that it was not used, a word count, and a short biographical note for each author.
References References must use T&F standard APA reference style.
Figures & Tables Figures should be saved separately from the text.
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Recent Publications

Fighting to feel alive: Krav Maga, post-trauma, and the embodied healing journey after a mass violence event

Idit Sulkin, Zeev Cohen

10.1080/2159676x.2026.2680445
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Developing stories of change: A realist-informed documentary about social change promoting physical activity

C. Szedlak, M. Smith, K. Harris

10.1080/2159676x.2026.2673930
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‘They’re making it really hard for us’: AFLW players’ experiences of barriers, progress, and inequality in Australian Rules football

Mackenzie R. Glazbrook, Stephanie N. Webb, Jamie Cleland

10.1080/2159676x.2026.2676996
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From the nursery floor to the women’s four: feminist narrative inquiry of an older rowing mother’s second Olympic comeback in sport media stories

Jill Moffatt, Kerry R. McGannon

10.1080/2159676x.2026.2676022
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The making of a coach: lesbian coaches’ professional learning in Spanish sport

Judith Solanas-Sánchez, Dillon Landi, Ingrid Hinojosa-Alcalde, Susanna Soler, Anna Vilanova

10.1080/2159676x.2026.2669589
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Frequently asked questions

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Subscription journal pricing includes individual rates of USD 280.00 and institutional rates of USD 1,339.00 for online only or USD 1,958.00 for print & online, plus local tax as applicable.

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Research Topics

Sport Psychology and Performance Sports, Gender, and Society Sport and Mega-Event Impacts Physical Education and Pedagogy Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports Youth Development and Social Support Sports injuries and prevention Diversity and Impact of Dance Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport Physical Activity and Health Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management Doping in Sports Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking Disability Rights and Representation Participatory Visual Research Methods Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity and Health Practices Behavioral Health and Interventions Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics Gender Roles and Identity Studies Health Policy Implementation Science Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Spinal Cord Injury Research Empathy and Medical Education Sports Analytics and Performance

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