Abstract

The field of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (PASS) in Spain requires activities that contribute to the improvement of its journals quality. Thus, journals may become efficient ways of diffusion and communication of scientific knowledge developed by their researchers. The present paper describes the development of the “International Workshop on Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Quality Journals” held in Valencia on the 25th and 26th of October 2007. Different views on journals quality, editorial process examples and specific strategies of improvement were discussed during these days. This Workshop represents a step further in the contribution to the international visibility of the young Spanish field of PASS.

Abstract

The aim is to present the current situation of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (PASS) journals in Spain. The inventory of Spanish journals is updated and several basic editorial characteristics, such as longevity, periodicity, place of publication, editorial institution and support, and type of editorial format are analyzed. The journals’ circulation in national and international databases and internet dissemination (based on accessibility, content and added services) are also studied. We conclude that PASS is still a young field that has not yet consolidated its academic presence, as shown by the basic editorial characteristics of it scientific and technical journals. Nonetheless, these journals have seen a significant improvement in their database indexing and internet presence in recent years.