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Sports

Sports is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published monthly online by MDPI. It is affiliated with the Strength and Conditioning Society, the European Sport Nutrition Society, and the European Network of Sport Education. The journal is indexed in Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, and other databases.

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Subject Sport Sciences
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2075-4663
Invitation Only No
Cost Range CHF 1800 article processing charge; local VAT or Sales Tax added if applicable.

Submission Instructions

Sports accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Article

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must explain the significance of the paper, place the findings in the context of existing work, explain fit with the journal scope, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 200 words maximum. The abstract must be a single paragraph that follows the style of a structured abstract without headings. No abstract headings are required because the abstract must be structured without headings.
Manuscript Article manuscripts should use an IMRAD structure with sections for Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and an optional Conclusions section, with Results and Discussion allowed either combined or separate and Materials and Methods optionally placed after them. The manuscript must include Keywords and back matter sections for Supplementary Materials, Author Contributions, Funding, Data Availability Statement, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References, and any use of AI tools or large language models must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, listed individually at the end, and include the full title and standard bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation and cited in the main text. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order and include a short explanatory title and caption, with figure captions below and table captions above.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit with the journal's scope and include the statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Sports.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 200 words maximum. The abstract must be a single paragraph that follows the style of a structured abstract without headings.
Manuscript Review manuscripts should include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions, with review sections organized logically within sections and subsections. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords and back matter including Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References, and any use of AI tools or large language models must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available.
References References may be in any style at submission if used consistently, but they must be numbered in order of appearance and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with the full title and standard bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and have a short explanatory title or caption.
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Scoping Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal and include statements confirming that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Sports.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 200 words maximum. The abstract must be a single paragraph written in a structured style without headings.
Manuscript Scoping Review manuscripts should follow the structure of a Review, with front matter, logically organized review sections and subsections, and back matter including Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, a statement in the Methods section that PRISMA guidelines were followed, and registration information in the Methods section if available.
References References may be in any consistent style at submission, but they must be numbered in order of appearance and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles and standard bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be inserted in the main text close to their first citation. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and each must have a short explanatory caption or title, with figure captions below figures and table captions above tables.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal's scope and include the statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Sports.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 200 words maximum. The abstract must be a single paragraph written in the style of a structured abstract without headings.
Manuscript Systematic Review manuscripts should use the same structure as research articles, including Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and optional Conclusions, and should clearly detail methods including how literature was chosen for inclusion. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, identify in the title that it is a systematic review, and document any use of AI tools or large language models in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References may be in any style at submission if used consistently, and they must be numbered in order of appearance in square brackets and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles and complete bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted in the main text close to their first citation and cited in the main text. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order and include a short explanatory caption, with figure captions below figures and table captions above tables.
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Registered Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the manuscript’s significance and fit to the journal scope and include statements confirming exclusive submission and all authors’ approval.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 200 words maximum. The abstract must be a single paragraph that follows the style of a structured abstract without headings.
Manuscript The manuscript must include Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures and Tables with Captions, Funding Information, Author Contributions, and Conflict of Interest. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a funding statement, an author contributions statement, a conflict of interest statement, preregistration links where applicable, and documentation of any AI tool use in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References References may be in any style at submission if used consistently, although they must be numbered in order of appearance in the text. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, listed individually at the end, and include full bibliographic details including the full title.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted in the main text close to their first citation and cited in the main text. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and each must have a short explanatory caption, with figure captions below and table captions above.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit with the journal's scope and include the statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Sports.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 200 words maximum. The abstract must be a single paragraph following the style of a structured abstract without headings.
Manuscript Brief Report manuscripts should use a structure similar to that of an Article and include detailed Materials and Methods sections to ensure reproducibility. The manuscript must include keywords and must document any use of AI tools or large language models in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References References may be in any style at submission if used consistently throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end with full titles and complete bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption.
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Case Report

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit with the journal scope and include statements confirming exclusive submission and all authors' approval.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be about 200 words maximum. Abstract must be a single paragraph that follows the style of a structured abstract without headings.
Manuscript Case Report manuscripts should include a succinct introduction, a case presentation, a discussion, and a conclusion with the take-home message and lessons learned. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract and document use of AI tools or large language models in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript if used.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, listed individually at the end, and may be in any consistent style at submission.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title or caption.
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Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal scope and include statements confirming exclusive submission and approval by all authors.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 200 words maximum. The abstract must be a single paragraph that follows the style of a structured abstract without headings.
Manuscript Communication manuscripts should use a structure similar to that of an Article. The manuscript must include keywords and sections for Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures and Tables with Captions, Funding Information, Author Contributions, and Conflict of Interest, and any use of AI tools must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References may be in any style at submission provided formatting is consistent throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, listed individually at the end, and include full bibliographic details including the full title.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation and cited in the main text. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order and accompanied by a short explanatory caption or title, with figure captions below figures and table captions above tables.
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Technical Note

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the significance of the paper, explain its fit to the journal’s scope, and include the statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors have approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Sports.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 200 words maximum. The abstract must be a single paragraph written in a structured style without headings.
Manuscript Technical Note manuscripts should describe important modifications or unique applications for the described method, may describe a new software tool or computational method, and should include the sections Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, a funding statement, an author contributions statement, a conflict of interest statement, and documentation of any AI tool or large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References References may be submitted in any citation style if used consistently throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, listed individually at the end of the manuscript, and include author name or names, title, publication year, volume and issue where appropriate, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and each must have a short explanatory caption, with figure captions below the figure and table captions above the table.
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Recent Publications

Risk Factors Associated with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Athletes During Physical Activity According to Sex: A Scoping Review

Paula A. Rodríguez-Molina, Rafael Barrera, Laura S. Gonzalez, Juan G. Ortiz, Eduardo Tuta-Quintero

10.3390/sports14060243
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Short-Term Recovery Interventions Using Cryosauna, Cold-Water Immersion, and Foam Rolling in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Polish Pilot Study

Behnam Boobani, Juris Grants, Hubert Makaruk, Dariusz Gierczuk, Tomasz Sacewicz, Marcin Starzak, Žermēna Vazne, Tatjana Glaskova-Kuzmina, Artur Litwiniuk

10.3390/sports14060244
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Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Perceived Impact in Female Volleyball Players

Zsuzsanna Kneffel, Tímea Kováts, Anna Áder, Bence Kopper

10.3390/sports14060241
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Sexual Function and Libido Loss in Female Climbers—A Cross-Sectional Study

Sabrina Vollrath, Anne-Sophie Koller, Norman Bitterlich, Ana Buadze, Alexandra S. Kohl Schwartz, Petra Stute, Anthony C. Hackney, Nathalie Werth

10.3390/sports14060242
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Expression of Concern: Barbalho et al. Effects of Adding Single Joint Exercises to a Resistance Training Programme in Trained Women. Sports 2018, 6, 160

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10.3390/sports14060240
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must be included with each manuscript submission. It should briefly explain the significance of the paper, place the findings in context, explain fit with the journal scope, disclose any prior submission to MDPI journals, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charge: CHF 1800 for papers accepted after peer review; local VAT or Sales Tax added if applicable.

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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 Muscle metabolism and nutrition Children's Physical and Motor Development Physical Activity and Health Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Muscle activation and electromyography studies Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Occupational Health and Performance Shoulder Injury and Treatment Genetics and Physical Performance Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Thermoregulation and physiological responses Behavioral Health and Interventions Winter Sports Injuries and Performance Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Traumatic Brain Injury Research

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