Impact Factor
3.51
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.97
872 total citations
h5-index
34
h5 depth signal
Cited share
73.8%
225 of 305
Total citations
872
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.74
External metric anchor
Self-citation
6.5%
57 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
505
Australia
215
United Kingdom
167
Brazil
145
Canada
136
Citing Fields of Research
Nutrition & Dietetics
1,439
Sports Science
994
Psychiatry & Psychology
232
Healthcare Policy
157
Education & Pedagogy
97
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,326
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
305
225 cited publications
Last 12 months
270
27.0 publications/month
Open access share
6.7%
18 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
505 citing publications
Leading citing field
Nutrition & Dietetics
1,439 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v4n1, Jan. 2007-
v4n1, Jan. 2007-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sports Science
Broad Categories
Sports Medicine
Nutrition & Dietetics
MeSH Descriptors
Exercise
Health
Physical Fitness
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2026-0484
Open DOI
A Decade of Progress, an Unfinished Transition: From Physical Activity Promotion to Active Living in Thailand
"A Decade of Progress, an Unfinished Transition: From Physical Activity Promotion to Active Living in Thailand" published on 18 Aug 2026 by Human Kinetics.
02
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2026-0049
Open DOI
Beyond the Rainbow: A Review of LGBTQ+ Engagement in Sport and Physical Activity in Aotearoa New Zealand Through a Socio-Ecological Model
This study systematically maps existing scholarship on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other sexual- and gender-diverse (LGBTQ+) participation in sport and physical activity in New Zealand. The study aims to ide...
03
04
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2025-0440
Open DOI
Effects of a Multidomain Exercise Program With Motivational Strategies on Anthropometric Variables, Physical Fitness, and Psychological Well-Being of Female Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background
:
This study evaluated the effects of a 12-month multidomain exercise program that included motivational strategies on anthropometric variables, physical fitness, and psychological we...
05
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2025-0492
Open DOI
Moderating Effect of Physical Activity and Body Mass Index on the Relationship Between Sedentary Behavior and Cardiometabolic Markers in Adolescents: A Longitudinal Analysis
Objective
:
We examined the moderating effect of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and body mass index (BMI) on the association between sedentary behavior (SB) and cardiometabolic ma...
06
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2025-0778
Open DOI
Longitudinal Associations Between Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and Perceived Motor Competence in Adolescents
Background
:
This study aimed to analyze the longitudinal associations between adherence to different possible combinations of 24-hour movement guidelines and perceived motor competence (MC) in ...
07
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2024-0752
Open DOI
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Implementing Bike Paths to Promote Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Adults in São Paulo City, Brazil
Background
:
The study aimed to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of bike path implementation to promote leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among adults in São Paulo, Brazil.
...
08
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2025-0650
Open DOI
An Overview of Physical Activity and Health Research in Nigeria: The Global Observatory for Physical Activity—GOPA!
Objective
:
To describe the evolution of physical activity (PA) and health research in Nigeria; examine types, designs, and topics of research conducted; and discuss future opportunities.
...
09
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2025-0668
Open DOI
Effects of Implementing Exercise Interventions in School Physical Education on Anxiety Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Introduction
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When manifested in a dysfunctional manner, anxiety constitutes a mental health concern. This study assessed the effects of incorporating 3 different interventions into parts of ph...
10
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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