Aim and Scope

Journal Identity

Aim and Scope

PsyMotion: Journal of Sport Psychology and Movement Science publishes scholarly works in sport psychology, movement science, exercise science, physical activity, and human performance.

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Mind
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Movement
Performance
Aim

Journal Aim

The journal aims to support the development and dissemination of evidence-based knowledge in sport psychology, movement science, exercise science, physical activity, and human performance. PsyMotion encourages interdisciplinary research that connects psychological, behavioral, physiological, educational, and movement-related perspectives.

Scope

Journal Scope

PsyMotion welcomes empirical studies, review articles, theoretical papers, and applied research that contribute to sport, exercise, coaching, physical education, rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance enhancement.

Research Coverage

Main Scope Areas

The journal welcomes manuscripts within, but not limited to, the following areas.

SP

Sport Psychology

Motivation, confidence, anxiety, mental toughness, athlete behavior, performance psychology, coaching psychology, and psychological skills training.

MS

Movement Science

Human movement, motor learning, motor control, biomechanics, movement analysis, coordination, and skill acquisition.

ES

Exercise Science

Exercise physiology, training adaptation, fitness, physical conditioning, exercise behavior, and health-related physical activity.

PA

Physical Activity

Active lifestyle, community physical activity, health promotion, physical literacy, and participation in sport and exercise.

HP

Human Performance

Athlete performance, performance enhancement, training monitoring, sport technology, testing, evaluation, and applied performance support.

RE

Rehabilitation and Education

Sport rehabilitation, adapted physical activity, physical education, coaching education, learning media, and movement-based intervention.

Article Contributions

Types of Manuscripts Welcomed

PsyMotion accepts scholarly manuscripts that provide conceptual, empirical, methodological, or applied contributions to the fields of sport psychology and movement science.

Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Theoretical Papers
Applied Research
Case Studies
Short Communications
Research Orientation

Interdisciplinary Focus

The journal emphasizes research that connects psychological, movement, physiological, educational, and performance-related dimensions.

01

Mind

Psychological processes, cognition, motivation, emotion, and behavior in sport and exercise.

02

Movement

Human movement, motor control, motor learning, skill performance, and biomechanics.

03

Performance

Sport performance, exercise outcomes, coaching practice, rehabilitation, and applied interventions.

Topics

Examples of Relevant Topics

Sport PsychologyMovement ScienceExercise SciencePhysical ActivityHuman PerformanceMotor LearningBiomechanicsCoachingPhysical EducationSport RehabilitationExercise BehaviorPerformance EnhancementSport TechnologyHealth PromotionAdapted Physical Activity
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Aim and Scope Statement

PsyMotion is dedicated to advancing scholarly discussion and evidence-based practice in sport psychology, movement science, exercise science, physical activity, and human performance. The journal encourages high-quality manuscripts that contribute to research, education, coaching, rehabilitation, and performance development.