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Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity

  • Editor-in-Chief: Sandra E. Moritz
Language: English
First published: January 1, 2006
Publication Frequency: 1 issue per year
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About this journal

Objective

The Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is the first peer-reviewed journal devoted to research on the role of imagery in sport, physical activity, exercise, and rehabilitation settings. Imagery, also referred to as cognitive enactment or visualization, is one of the most popular performance enhancement and rehabilitation techniques in sports and physical activity. Journal editor Sandra Moritz (University of North Dakota) is a recognized leader in the field, and the journal’s editorial board represents leading institutions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The single destination for all imagery-related research in sports and in physical activity, the Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is an indispensable tool for scholars and practitioners of imagery, sports science, kinesiology, physical education, and psychology.

Topics

  • The role of imagery in sport
  • Physical activity
  • Exercise
  • Rehabilitation settings
  • Sports science
  • Kinesiology
  • Physical education
  • Psychology

Article formats
Original research articles, reviews

Your Benefits

Your benefits
  • Leading and pioneering journal on the role of imagery in sport
  • Theoretical and applied approach
  • Prominent editorial board
  • Indispensable source of most recent information for scholars and practitioners
  • Fast access to articles thanks to ahead of print publishing

History

History
One issue/year, updated continuously
Content available since 2006 (Volume 1, Issue 1)
ISSN: 1932-0191.

Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity publishes special and thematic issues focussed on important and emerging topics in the field of study. The journal has established a rigorous process to ensure that any special issue manuscripts follow the same high-quality standards and peer review processes as regular manuscripts. For further information on the journal’s peer review policy please see the "Instructions for Authors".
Recent Special Issues

CiteScore 1.3 2024, Scopus (Elsevier B.V., 2025)
SCImago Journal Rank 0.256 2024, SJR (Scimago Lab, 2025; Data Source: Scopus)
Source Normalized Impact per Paper 0.599 2024, CWTS Journal Indicators (CWTS B.V., 2025; Data Source: Scopus)

Submission
Online Submission of Manuscripts

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  • SCImago journal rank
  • Fast turnaround times
  • Insightful reviews
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Submission process

  • Set your manuscript according to the Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
  • Submit your manuscript via our Online Submission Tool
  • Peer review procedure. The editorial staff will make its best to provide the reviews to authors as soon as possible
  • Decision on your paper
  • Ahead of print publishing
  • Upon publication, authors will receive electronic offprints (in PDF format) of their contribution

Please note
  • Manuscripts of articles should be in English. Authors whose native language is not English are asked to have their article carefully checked by a native speaker
  • Before submitting your article please have a look at our Ethical Guidelines and our Copyright Transfer Agreement
  • Once your article is accepted you have the option to publish it open access
  • Our Repository Policy allows you to distribute 30 PDF copies of your published article to colleagues (the PDF has to include the information that it is an author's copy). Please also feel free to distribute the link to the online abstract
  • If you have any general questions please visit our FAQ page for authors

Hybrid Open Access

In this journal, authors have the option to publish their articles under an open access license. Open Access allows you as an author to retain copyright and share your findings with colleagues and interested parties worldwide without any restraints. If you choose to publish in hybrid gold open access, more information on costs can be found under the " Hybrid Journals" tab here.
Please note that authors from institutions with which we have a transformative agreement can publish open access without paying an article processing charge (APC). More information on the eligible institutions and articles can be found under the "Funding and Support" tab here.

We look forward to receiving your manuscript!

Editor in Chief/Managing Editor
Sandra Moritz
, University of North Dakota, USA

Associate Editor
Lindsay Ross-Stewart, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA

Editorial Board
Krista Chandler, University of Windsor, UK
Jennifer Cumming, University of Windsor, UK
Lindsay Duncan, McGill University, Canada
Deb Feltz, Michigan State University, USA
Kim Gammage, Brock University, Canada
Pete Giacobbi, Jr., University of Arizona, USA
Melanie Gregg, University of Winnipeg, Canada
Sheldon Hanton, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK
Eva Monsma, University of South Carolina, USA
Wendy Rodgers, University of Alberta, Canada
Robin Vealey, Miami University, USA

Editorial Office - Contact
Katarzyna Kowalska
E-mail: katarzyna.kowalska@degruyter.com

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Journal information
Additional information
eISSN:
1932-0191
Language:
English
Publisher:
De Gruyter
Additional information
First published:
January 1, 2006
Publication Frequency:
1 issue per year
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