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:
- Physiology of Exercise and Training: Impacts on Public Health (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Physical Activity and Health: Strategies and Action Plans to Prevent Public Health Risks (Deadline: 30 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)
- 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)
- Physical Fitness and Injury Prevention in Athletes (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Scaling Up Physical Activity Interventions in the Prevention of Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Long-Distance Running for Sport and Public Health: Advances in Methods, Technologies, and Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- How Sport and Physical Activity Contribute to Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness for Public Health (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Public Health Perspectives on Physical Exercise for Adults and Older People (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Potentialities of Artificial Intelligence in Physical Exercise as a Health Promotion Tool (Deadline: 8 February 2026)
- Healthy Child, Healthy Adult—Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity as a Public Health Concern (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Exercise in Living Environments: A Healthy Lifestyle (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- The Impact of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Mental Health in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation: Intersecting Public Health Concerns (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- The Physiological Effects of Sports and Exercise (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- The Physiology of Endurance Training and Its Practical Application for Lifelong Health (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Recovery Strategies for Optimizing Exercise and Fitness' Health Benefits (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity in Cancer (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Physical Activity, Physical Education, Exercise and Public Health (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Strength, Function, and Independence: Public Health Innovative Approaches to Muscle Health in Aging (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Association of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Older Adults’ Health (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
