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International Sport Coaching Journal
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International Sport Coaching Journal

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 643 25 55 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 36
Documents by Best Scientists*: 67
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 20
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.766
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Sport Coaching Journal?

International Sport Coaching Journal investigates areas of study like Coaching, Applied psychology, Pedagogy, Medical education and Athletes. It aims to investigate interdisciplinary topics such as Coaching and Perspective (graphical). The majority of Pedagogy studies are focused on the issues of Reflective practice.

Discussions in the journal are anchored in the subject of Medical education and the similar topic of Perception. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Athletes and Clinical psychology. The work on Positive Youth Development addressed in International Sport Coaching Journal expands to the thematically related Life skills.

  • Coaching (50.91%)
  • Applied psychology (19.21%)
  • Pedagogy (18.60%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Practices and Developmental Pathways of Professional and Olympic Serial Winning Coaches (39 citations)
  • A Case Study of a Parasport Coach and a Life of Learning (35 citations)
  • Transformational Coaching Workshop: Applying a Person-Centred Approach to Coach Development Programs (33 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Sport Coaching Journal:

The most cited publications investigate areas of study like Coaching, Pedagogy, Positive Youth Development, Applied psychology and Medical education. While Coaching is the focus of the journal publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Interpersonal communication, Knowledge integration and Public relations. The published articles explore research in Athletes and overlapping concepts in Negotiation and Action (philosophy) to expand the discourse in Applied psychology.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Social science
  • Social psychology
  • Epistemology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Coaching, Athletes, Applied psychology, Clinical psychology and Medical education. Topics in Coaching explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Dreyfus model of skill acquisition, Pedagogy, Excellence and Public relations. The journal addresses concerns in Athletes which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Interpersonal emotion regulation, Learning disability and Social identity theory.

The research on Applied psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Elite athletes and Intervention (counseling). The featured Clinical psychology works encompass concepts such as Mindfulness and examines them in conjunction with Elite and Bond. Training programme and Continuing professional development are all disciplines of Medical education that connect with topics in Program planning and Course (navigation).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A Communal Language for Decision Making in Team Invasion Sports (6 citations)
  • An Ecological Insight Into the Design and Integration of Attacking Principles of Play in Professional Rugby Union: A Case Example (4 citations)
  • Framing a Social Learning Space for Wheelchair Curling (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Sport Coaching Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Bettina Callary (13 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Wade Gilbert (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Pierre Trudel (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Diane M. Culver (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Martin Camiré (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Sport Coaching Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Ottawa (28 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Leeds Beckett University (11 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cape Breton University (9 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Central Lancashire (8 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Liverpool John Moores University (7 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 3.39% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 47.37% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.53% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.79% of all publications and 26.32% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Prospects in Sports Coaching and Related Fields

In addition to building a prominent profile as a researcher in the athletics realm, many professionals in these areas of study like Applied psychology, Coaching, and Clinical psychology often seek to expand their career horizons in practical applications of their research knowledge. A career as a marriage and family therapist could be an interesting alternative or supplementary career path for those inclined towards applied psychology. This profession requires a blend of psychological insights, interpersonal skills, and a thorough understanding of family dynamics - qualities honed through the research activities discussed in this journal. Becoming a marriage and family therapist involves meeting certain educational and licensing prerequisites specific to each state. For instance, those based in the state of Missouri would need to satisfy the specific Marriage counselor education requirements in Missouri to practice in the state. Having such options available provides a broader career spectrum for professionals and aspiring professionals in these research areas, thus allowing them to maximize their versatility in the sporting and psychological research world.

Top Publications

  • What the Empirical Studies on Sport Coach Education Programs in Higher Education Have to Reveal: A Review

    Pierre Trudel;Michel Milestetd;Diane M. Culver

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Mental Health in Elite-Level Coaches: Prevalence Rates and Associated Impact of Coach Stressors and Psychological Resilience

    Jolan Kegelaers;Paul Wylleman;I. (Belle) N.A. van Bree;Francesco Wessels

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • “Opinion and Fact, Perspective and Truth”: Seeking Truthfulness and Integrity in Coaching and Coach Education

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Strategic Understandings: An Investigation of Professional Academy Youth Soccer Coaches’ Interpretation, Knowledge, and Application of Game Strategies

    Amy Price;Dave Collins;John Robert Stoszkowski;Shane Pill

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Real Versus Ideal: Understanding How Coaches Gain Knowledge

    Rachel A. Van Woezik;Colin D. McLaren;Jean Côté;Karl Erickson

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • An Ecological Insight Into the Design and Integration of Attacking Principles of Play in Professional Rugby Union: A Case Example

    Jim McKay;Keith Davids;Sam Robertson;Carl T. Woods;Carl T. Woods

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Investigating the Barriers and Facilitators to Achieving Coaching Certification

    Joseph J. Gurgis;Gretchen A. Kerr;Ashley E. Stirling

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Coaching Through a “Gender Lens” May Reveal Myths That Hinder Female Athletes: A Multistudy Investigation

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Lessons Learned: Coaches’ Perceptions of a Pilot E-Mentoring Programme

    Matthew A. Grant;Gordon A. Bloom;Jordan S. Lefebvre

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Influence of the #MeToo Movement on Coaches’ Practices and Relations With Athletes

    Alexia Tam;Gretchen Kerr;Ashley Stirling

    (2021)
    14 Citations

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