Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life
A section of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601).
Section Information
The section “Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life” within the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge on the intersection of exercise, physical activity, sport or sedentarism (as environment-related human behavior), and quality of life with a primary focus on health promotion and disease prevention. This section aims to bridge the gap between disciplines, fostering a transdisciplinary approach that integrates biological, social, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health. The primary objectives of this section are to 1) explore the intricate relationship between exercise and health-related quality of life; 2) determine how environmental factors, both natural and built, influence the acute responses or chronic adaptations of various physiological systems to exercise, the effectiveness of exercise interventions, and, finally, how these factors contribute to an individual’s overall quality of life; 3) understand the impact of socio-cultural factors on exercise from a health perspective; and 4) assess the benefits of exercise on human health. We welcome original articles, reviews and meta-analyses, and short communications from innovative research on all significant aspects of exercise, health promotion, environment, and quality of life. We encourage submissions that delve into the multifaceted aspects of how various forms of physical activity (e.g., occupational physical activity and sports) impact not only physical or physiological health but also mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Keywords and Focus
- Best practices in sports medicine
- Injury prevention and quality of life
- Sport and exercise physiology
- Exercise and mental health
- Health benefits of physical activity and exercise
- Behavioral aspects of exercise
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Health, Physical Activity, and Recreation in Individuals with Visual Impairments, Deafblindness, or Visual Impairment with Additional Disabilities (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Effects of Sports or Exercises Style on Bone and Muscle Health (Deadline: 10 December 2024)
- Physical Therapy and Sports Recovery (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Health Impact of Racket Sports: Fitness, Physical Education and Health Promotion (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Physical Activity, Exercise on Chronic Disease Prevention and Human Health (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Sweat It Out: The Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- How Physical Activity Affects the Immune System (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- The Role of Physical Activity in Primary Care (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Advances in Sports Medicine: Exercise and Training for Injury Prevention (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Physical Activity Interventions for Healthy Ageing and Fall Prevention (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Interval Training: Different Approaches and Designs Applied to Health and Fitness (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- The Relationship of Regular Physical Activity and the Environment with Overall Physical and Mental Health (Deadline: 3 January 2025)
- Present and Future Sustainable Health for the Athlete (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- 2nd Edition: Physical Therapy in Geriatrics (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Sex Differences in Physiologic Responses and Long-Term Adaptations to Exercise (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Research of Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activities and Health Promotion (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Effectiveness of Physical Exercise for People with Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Long-Distance Running for Sport and Public Health: Advances in Methods, Technologies, and Applications (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Exercise in Living Environments: A Healthy Lifestyle (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Potentialities of Artificial Intelligence in Physical Exercise as a Health Promotion Tool (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Aging Strong: Promoting Exercise and Nutrition to Combat Frailty in Older Adults (Deadline: 20 March 2025)
- Physical Fitness and Injury Prevention in Athletes (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- One Size Does Not Fit All: New Strategies to Improve Overall Health and Physical Activity Behavior in Vulnerable Populations (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Benefits of Physical Activity in Developmental Age: Improve Psychological Wellbeing and Reduce Diseases Risk in Life Span (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Joint Injury and Rehabilitation in Sports (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Physical Fitness and Exercise during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic (Deadline: 1 May 2025)
- Positive Effects of Leisure–Sports and Physical Activity on Public Health (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Mental Health in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation: Intersecting Public Health Concerns (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- The Physiology of Endurance Training and Its Practical Application for Lifelong Health (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Child Physical Activity and Health (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Recovery Strategies for Optimizing Exercise and Fitness' Health Benefits (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Physical Activity, Exercise, Sports, and Affective and Cognitive Wellbeing (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Physical Activity Interventions Among Older Adults: Health and Functional Outcomes (Deadline: 1 June 2025)
- Physiology of Exercise and Training: Impacts on Public Health (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Health Impact of Physical Activity on Injury Rehabilitation and in Treatment of Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Functioning (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Physical Activity and Health: Strategies and Action Plans to Prevent Public Health Risks (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- New Research on Mental Health in Sport (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- The Effect of the Physical Activity on the Health of People (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- The Current Research Trends on Public Mental Health in Sports and Exercise Settings (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- The Role of Physical Activity in Falls and Injury Prevention Among Older Adults (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- How Sport and Physical Activity Contribute to Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness for Public Health (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
