Impact Factor
2.81
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.78
131 total citations
h5-index
14
h5 depth signal
Cited share
70.3%
52 of 74
Total citations
131
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.81
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.1%
4 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
160
United Kingdom
115
Canada
95
Brazil
54
Australia
48
Citing Fields of Research
Sports Science
378
Nutrition & Dietetics
248
Musculoskeletal Disorders
44
Postural Control
36
Osteopathies
26
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,755
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
74
52 cited publications
Last 12 months
66
13.2 publications/month
Open access share
4.5%
3 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
160 citing publications
Leading citing field
Sports Science
378 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 August 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v19n1, Feb. 2007-
v19n1, Feb. 2007-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Sports Science
Nutrition & Dietetics
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine
Broad Categories
Pediatrics
Sports Medicine
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sports Science
MeSH Descriptors
Adolescent
Child
Infant
Physical Exertion
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1123/pes.2026-0117
Open DOI
Editor’s Notes
"Editor’s Notes" published on 20 Jul 2026 by Human Kinetics.
02
DOI 10.1123/pes.2025-0123
Open DOI
Impact of High-Intensity Interval Training on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Youth With Overweight/Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background
:
Childhood and adolescent obesity is a major global health concern that contributes to early atherosclerotic changes and increased cardiometabolic risk. High-intensity interval train...
03
DOI 10.1123/pes.2025-0147
Open DOI
Finding the Goldilocks Zone for Toddler Accelerometry: How Many Days Are Needed for a Reliable Estimate of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time Using Machine Learning?
Purpose
:
To understand how many days and hours per day of accelerometer wear are needed for a reliable estimation of sedentary time and physical activity (PA) using machine learning (ML).
...
04
DOI 10.1123/pes.2026-0050
Open DOI
Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe for the Reviewer?
"Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe for the Reviewer?" published on 01 May 2026 by Human Kinetics.
05
DOI 10.1123/pes.2023-0194
Open DOI
Effects on Functional Mobility, Cancer-Related Fatigue, and Muscle Strength Outcomes in Children and Adolescents Undergoing Cancer Treatment Subjected to a Home-Based Physical Activity Protocol
This study evaluated the effects of a 12-week home-based physical activity program on functional mobility, cancer-related fatigue, and muscle strength in children and adolescents with cancer undergoing active treatment. The uncontrolled ...
06
DOI 10.1123/pes.2024-0148
Open DOI
Predictors for Latent Musculoskeletal Fitness Profile in the National Youth Fitness Survey Sample
Musculoskeletal fitness (MSF) predicts youth health, but prior research has focused on separate MSF domains, limiting understanding of whole-body MSF.
Purpose
: To use latent profile analysis t...
07
DOI 10.1123/pes.2024-0127
Open DOI
Qualitative Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity and Exercise in Children and Adolescents With Crohn’s—Perspectives of Young People, Caregivers, and Clinicians
Purpose
:
With a rising incidence of childhood-onset Crohn’s disease (CD), linked to genetics, environmental, and lifestyle factors, there is a need to further understand the physical (in)activi...
08
DOI 10.1123/pes.2024-0164
Open DOI
Children With Congenital Heart Disease Who Volunteer for Physical Activity Research Tend to Have Higher Activity Adequacy and Participation Aligned With Activity Recommendations
Purpose
:
To assess biases in physical activity beliefs/behaviors between research volunteers and those assessed through clinical care.
Method
:
...
09
DOI 10.1123/pes.2024-0152
Open DOI
The Effect of Bio-Banded Game Formats on Physiological, Physical, Technical, and Tactical Parameters in Youth Soccer—A Systematic Review
Purpose
:
Given the growing interest in Bio-Banding (BB) game formats, this review aimed to investigate its effects on physiological, physical, technical, and tactical parameters in youth soccer...
10
DOI 10.1123/pes.2025-0025
Open DOI
Menstrual Symptom Differences Between Adolescent Volleyball Athletes and Nonathletes
Purpose
:
Research on menstrual health in adolescent athletes particularly for specific sports is limited. This study aimed to identify menstrual characteristics and symptoms in adolescent volle...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.
Official journal of: the North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine.