SPORTS MEDICINE

Sports Medicine is a prestigious, peer-reviewed monthly journal published by Springer Nature in New Zealand, serving as a leading venue for high-quality research in the fields of sports medicine and exercise science. With an ISSN of 0112-1642, the journal is indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI) and consistently maintains a high impact factor, reflecting its significant standing within the medical and sports science disciplines, often placing it in the top quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal rankings. The publication focuses on the integration of clinical and basic research, covering critical areas such as sports physiology, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise nutrition, while publishing original articles, comprehensive reviews, and methodological studies. Although the journal operates primarily under a subscription model with optional open access for individual articles, its rigorous peer-review process and high rejection rates underscore its commitment to academic excellence. Consequently, Sports Medicine is widely recognized as an authoritative source for scholars, clinicians, and researchers seeking to disseminate impactful contributions to the global understanding of human performance and health.