University Rankings in Sport Science: A True Reflection of Excellence?
Background: University rankings often serve as benchmarks for excellence in academic evaluation. For example, ShanghaiRanking data from 2016 to 2023 for the Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments reveal consistent dominance by Australia (23.1%), Canada (18.0%), and the United States...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 600 - 605 |
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| Formato: | pictorial Journal Article |
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Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
Apr2025
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