The Shanghai Ranking consultancy released the latest edition of its Global Ranking of Sports Science Schools and Departments in December. The ranking measures research activity in sports science and does not refer to teaching, graduate careers, or participation in sport events.
The methodology comprises the following metrics:
- Papers indexed in the Web of Science (10% weighting)
- Citations to Papers (20%)
- Citations per Paper (40%)
- Papers published in the top 25% journals (20%)
- Percentage of papers with international co-authorship (10%).
The ranking shows that English-speaking and northern European universities dominate sports-related research activity. Out of 300 universities, 52 are located in the USA, 37 in the UK, 23 in Canada, and 21 in Australia. China, Germany, and Brazil are also well represented. In contrast, no institution from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh is included.
The top ten institutions are:
1. Deakin University, Australia
2. University of Southern Denmark
3. Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
4. University of Verona, Italy
5. University of Copenhagen
6. Victoria University, Australia
7. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Netherlands
8. Norwegian University of Science and Technology
9. Ghent University, Belgium
10. University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Source:
SHANGHAI RANKING