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Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

A publication of APA Division 47. Society for Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology logo.

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Editor: Mark R. Beauchamp

ISSN 2157-3905

eISSN 2157-3913

Open access offered

Published quarterly, beginning in February

Impact factor 3.4

5-year impact factor 3.3

Psychology - Applied 33 of 115

Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism 36 of 141

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.

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Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology welcomes submissions that align with its submission guidelines.

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published in the last 5 years

Pressure training for performance domains: A meta-analysis.

Low, William R.; Sandercock, G. R. H.; Freeman, Paul; Winter, Marie E.; Butt, Joanne; Maynard, Ian

A history of parent involvement in organized youth sport: A scoping review.

Dorsch, Travis E.; Wright, Emily; Eckardt, Valeria C.; Elliott, Sam; Thrower, Sam N.; Knight, Camilla J.

Mental toughness as a psychological determinant of behavioral perseverance in special forces selection.

Gucciardi, Daniel F.; Lines, Robin L. J.; Ducker, Kagan J.; Peeling, Peter; Chapman, Michael T.; Temby, Philip

Perfectionism, burnout, and engagement in dance: The moderating role of autonomy support.

Jowett, Gareth E.; Hill, Andrew P.; Curran, Thomas; Hall, Howard K.; Clements, Lucie

Domain-specific grit, identity, and self-compassion in intercollegiate athletes.

Mosewich, Amber D.; Dunn, John G. H.; Causgrove Dunn, Janice; Wright, Kelsey S.

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published in the last 5 years

Effects of partial sleep deprivation on visual search behavior and complex task performance under low and high threat.

Nieuwenhuys, Arne

"I feel happier, but I do not know why": Effects of mindfulness priming on affective responses to exercise.

Wang, Yu-Bu; Bird, Jonathan M.

The social effects of mental ill-health stigma in sport.

Petersen, Brennan; Schinke, Robert J.; Coholic, Diana; Larivière, Michel; Giffin, Cole E.

Short bouts, big impact: The cognitive benefits of brief exercise.

Collins, W. Matthew; Miranda, Wilford; Boucher, Leanne

Maximizing performance under pressure: A comprehensive multidisciplinary procedure for individualizing pressure training in elite sport.

Woodman, Tim; Barlow, Matthew; Hardy, Lew; Young, David; Cooke, Andrew; Roberts, Ross; Beattie, Stuart; Hardy, James; Varga, Joseph

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology in the spotlight

Athlete burnout paves the way for further health problems

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology article on health consequences of athlete burnout

APA Journals Article Spotlight

Advancing Open Science and Methodological Rigor in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Hear from the editor on the journal's position and advancements in the field

Mark R. Beauchamp, PhD, Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Beauchamp aims to publish high-quality qualitative and quantitative research that enhances the journal’s commitment to open science.

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Special Issue on Concussion in Sport: Psychological Perspectives

In this issue of APA Journals Article Spotlight, Guest Editor Anthony P. Kontos discusses the September 2017 special issue of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.

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