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Sports Medicine Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Sports Medicine in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Sports Medicine format

Sports Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Sports Performance and Training, Sports injuries and prevention, Cardiovascular and exercise physiology.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Sports Medicine 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inSports Performance and Training Sports injuries and prevention Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Muscle metabolism and nutrition Exercise and Physiological Responses
ISSN0112-1642
Citation impact (2-yr)7.91
h-index316
i10-index3,468
Total citations482,022
Article processing charge$5,190
Top institutions publishing hereAuckland University of Technology
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Sports Medicine per year

162
2014
155
2015
260
2016
171
2017
189
2018
207
2019
143
2020
275
2021
176
2022
182
2023
179
2024
214
2025

Citation impact of Sports Medicine by publication year

24.9K
2014
21.6K
2015
24.7K
2016
22.6K
2017
17.8K
2018
17.9K
2019
9.5K
2020
12.6K
2021
7.5K
2022
5.2K
2023
3K
2024
959
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Sports Medicine format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Sports Medicine template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Sports Medicine use?
Sports Medicine uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Sports Medicine 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Sports Medicine?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Sports Medicine document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Sports Medicine template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Sports Medicine format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Sports Medicine?
Sports Medicine is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Sports Medicine template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Sports Medicine PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Sports Medicine template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Sports Medicine template cost?
You can start writing in the Sports Medicine template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Sports Medicine PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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