Sport and Recreation Management

Journals

Below you will find a list of journals on topics that cover various aspects of sport and recreation management.

Sport marketing and communication journals

Communication and Sport Peer reviewed C&S examines both communication in sport and the communication of sport by considering sport in light of communication processes, strategies, industries, texts, and reception.
International Journal of Sport Communication Peer reviewed Promotes the understanding and advancement of the relationship between sport and communication.
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Peer reviewed Some of the examples of themes covered by the journal: • Consumer attitudes to sports and sports marketing programmes • Event evaluation • Demographic analysis • Brand awareness • Brand recall for sponsors/non-sponsors • Ambush marketing • Risk management • Technology • Merchandising strategies • Globalization of sport
Journal of Sports Media Peer reviewed Provides a exploration of the field and promotes a understanding of sports media in terms of their practices, value, and effect on the culture as a whole.
Sport Marketing Quarterly Peer reviewed Publishes sport marketing information for both practicing professionals and academicians covering knowledge or existing concepts and theories in sport marketing, including research that advances the study and practice of sport marketing. Relevant to the professional interests of the sport marketing community.

Sport management journals

Case Studies in Sport Management Peer reviewed
European Sport Management Quarterly Peer reviewed Official journal of the European Association for Sport Management, and is listed in Clarivate Analytics' Journal Citation Reports®.. The journal is committed to publishing research that advances theory and its application to all aspects of sport management, including the management and governance of sport bodies in the public, voluntary and commercial sectors.
International Journal of Sport Management Peer reviewed
International Journal of Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism Peer reviewed Presents current practice and research in the area of sport management and marketing, recreation and sport tourism.
Journal of Applied Sport Management Peer reviewed This journal provides cutting-edge applied research in the field of sport management. The mission of the journal is to develop, advance, disseminate, promote, and preserve knowledge within the academic discipline of sport management by providing an outlet that is both grounded in academic theory and driven by the needs of practitioners and the environment of the sport industry.
Journal of Global Sport Management Peer reviewed
Journal of Sport Management Peer reviewed
Recreation Management Not peer reviewed
Sport Management Education Journal Peer reviewed Covers topics in sport management pedagogy including curriculum planning, future employment requirements, fieldwork, experiential learning, accreditation, etc.
Sport Management Review Peer reviewed Sport Management Review is published as a service to sport industries worldwide. It is a multidisciplinary journal concerned with the management, marketing, and governance of sport at all levels and in all its manifestations -- whether as an entertainment, a recreation, or an occupation. The journal encourages collaboration between scholars and practitioners. It welcomes submissions reporting new research, new applications and advances in theory.

Sport business and economics journals

Athletic Business Not peer reviewed Presents information on all aspects of facility planning, marketing, equipment, liability, operations and management topics.
International Journal of Sport Finance Peer reviewed Publishes current research on sport finance topics on a worldwide basis, including theoretical and empirical articles from both a globally diversified and multidisciplinary perspective. Communicates to sport industry executives and managers the practical benefits of research on finance related to current practice.
Journal of Sports Economics Peer reviewed Journal of Sports Economics (JSE) publishes scholarly research in the field of sports economics. Relevant topics include: • Player, coach and management/ownership compensation and player-management relations • Sport participation and societal impacts and determinants • Corporate governance of international associations, leagues and clubs • Industrial organization, on and off-field competition, and regulation • Local public finance and economic impact • Sports related gambling
Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal Peer reviewed Sport, Business and Management promotes the development of a coherent, high-quality body of work that examines both the business and management of sport, as well as the actors and stakeholders that align with sport to further their strategic objectives.
Street's & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal Not peer reviewed

Sport and society journals

International Review for the Sociology of Sport Peer reviewed The International Review for the Sociology of Sport is not restricted to any theoretical or methodological perspective and brings together contributions from anthropology, cultural studies, geography, gender studies, media studies, history, political economy, semiotics, sociology, as well as interdisciplinary research.
Journal of Sport and Social Issues Peer reviewed Journal of Sport & Social Issues is at the forefront of lively public discussion of contemporary topics in the sports world. In JSSI scholars study the impact of sport on social issues from many perspectives, including: Sociology History Economics Media Studies Gender Studies Psychology Political Science Cultural Studies Anthropology Ethnic Studies
Journal of Sport History Peer reviewed The Journal of Sport History is published three times a year in spring, summer, and fall by the North American Society for Sport History. The purpose of the North American Society for Sport History is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study and research and writing of the history of sport, and to support and cooperate with local, national, and international organizations having the same purposes.
Sociology of Sport Journal Peer reviewed Focus on relationship between sport, society, & social institutions from perspectives of social psychology, sociology, & anthropology. Purpose is to communicate research, critical thought, & theory development toward understanding sport related behavior
Sport in Society Peer reviewed Sport in Society is an international forum for academics and professionals to engage in critical debates on sport. The journal publishes original and outstanding peer-reviewed articles and commentaries that advance our understanding of key issues in professional and recreational sport, exercise, lifestyle and ‘alternative’ sport, and coaching in a social context.

Sport and law journals

Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport Peer reviewed Presents perspectives on legal issues in the sports law, management, business, recreation, and physical education fields.
The Sports Lawyers Journal Not peer reviewed

Sport - General interest journals

International Journal of Computer Science in Sport Peer reviewed Aims to improve the international cooperation in the field of Computer Science in Sport. The journal does not only serve as a forum for current research from around the world in the field of computer technology in sport. Moreover, there is place to present theories, methods and concepts, which are developed in Computer Science and Mathematics, and applied to Sport Science.
International Journal of History of Sport Peer reviewed Now in its fourth decade, The International Journal of the History of Sport ( IJHS ) is the world’s leading sport history academic periodical with its fully-refereed global coverage of the subject. As well as regular issues, the IJHS also offers regionally-focused issues on the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Pacific, Europe, and from 2012 the Middle East. Additionally there are special issues each year on topics and themes of international significance. A reviews section ensures that readers are kept up to date with publications in the field.
Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education Peer reviewed JSSAE provides a forum for discussion and analysis on the unique characteristics of sports and athletics participation in education. In a unique perspective, the Journal takes a multidisciplinary approach in examining the issues that face student athletes and sports programs throughout the United States. JSSAE intends to provide an environment that encourages the audience to think critically about the role that athletics play on college and high school campuses throughout the United States and internationally.
Journal of Athlete Development and Experience
Journal of Intercollegiate Sport Peer reviewed
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics Peer reviewed Dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and disseminating interdisciplinary and interuniversity collaborative college-sport research.
Journal of Leisure Research Peer reviewed The Journal of Leisure Research ( JLR) is an international scholarly journal that publishes innovative and interdisciplinary research that addresses critical issues of access to and engagement in leisure behaviors as they affect health and well-being across sectors (i.e., parks, recreation, leisure, sport, tourism, events) at individual, group, community and societal levels. Research from disciplines that offer theoretical and methodological insights into various (e.g., positive, negative) aspects of leisure in all its forms, such as social, psychological, cultural, political and environmental contexts is presented.
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership Peer reviewed Publishes articles on the areas of outdoor recreation, education, and leadership, centered on professional practice, research, and theoretical discussions.
Journal of quantitative analysis in sports Peer reviewed
Journal of Sport History Peer reviewed The Journal of Sport History is published three times a year in spring, summer, and fall by the North American Society for Sport History. The purpose of the North American Society for Sport History is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study and research and writing of the history of sport, and to support and cooperate with local, national, and international organizations having the same purposes.
Journal of Sports Analytics Peer reviewed Available in Web of Science. central forum for the discussion of practical applications of sports analytics research, serving team owners, general managers, coaches, fans, and academics.
Journal of Sports Sciences Peer reviewed The emphasis of the Journal is on the human sciences, broadly defined and applied to sport and exercise. Besides experimental work in human responses to exercise, the subjects covered will include human responses to technologies such as the design of sports equipment and playing facilities, research in training, selection, performance prediction or modification, and stress reduction or manifestation.
Recreational Sports Journal Peer reviewed Provides a source of empirical, theoretical, and applied research to the field of recreational sports.
Sport Journal Peer reviewed Designed to further the knowledge of sports by presenting articles written by sport professionals. Covers the areas of the United States Sports Academy's academic programs: management, coaching, and sports medicine as well as other pertinent sport topics.
Sports Peer reviewed Covers the interdisciplinary area of sport sciences and public health. Topics include anatomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, clinical aspects of exercise, ergonomics, kinanthropometry, management of sports injuries, psychology, sociology, sports medicine and sciences, sports nutrition, and other interdisciplinary perspectives.
Sportscience Peer reviewed News and resources for research on sport, exercise , and physical performance.
Sports illustrated Not peer reviewed Reports and interprets the world of sport, recreation and active leisure. It previews, analyzes and comments upon major games and events, as well as those noteworthy for character and spirit alone.
Sports Network Not peer reviewed