Top 100 Scientists
Education / Physical Education and Sport Science Top 100 Scientists in France 2025
Top 100 scientists can be ranked globally or specific to the following regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Arab League, ASEAN, EECA, and BRICS based on total H-index scores without any breakdown by subject areas. Top 100 rankings in the world, in a continent, or a region include standardized subjects areas of Agriculture & Forestry, Arts, Design and Architecture, Business & Management, Economics & Econometrics, Education, Engineering & Technology, History, Philosophy, Theology, Law/Law and Legal Studies, Medical and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Art and Humanities Rankings and Social Sciences and Humanities Rankings BETA VERSION. Subject field ranking in world, region, country and university is beta version since subject field "others" (873,690 scientists profile whose branch cannot be determined, not yet edited or determined) is excluded, so the ranking will change as the others fields are edited. Please note that. Subjects indicated as “ * others ” will not be included in the ranking by regions and subjects.
Motor Control
Motor Learning
Biomechanics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
55
158
10,016
Sport sciences
Material sciences
Health sciences
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
52
132
11,438
Sport Science - Medical and Health Sciences - Sports Medicine
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
46
140
7,721
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 4
Biomechanics
mechanics
sport sciences
human movement sciences
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
37
98
4,187
Strength and conditioning
Hypoxia
Heat
Repeated-Sprint Ability
Fatigue
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
35
66
3,818
Exercice et Cognition
Vieillissement cognitif
Plasticité cérébrale
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
33
54
5,684
sport
consommation
tourisme
loisir
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
32
60
4,292
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 8
biomechanics
neuromechanics
physiology
sport science
anthropometry
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
28
41
3,214
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 9
Sport
Tennis
Shoulder
Instability
Physical performance testing
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
28
48
2,210
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 10
Exercise Physiology
Hypoxia
Breath-hold diving
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
27
50
1,916
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* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 11
Motion Analysis
Biomechanics
Sports Sciences
Computer Animation
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
26
38
2,395
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 12
Exercise
nutrition
digital health
Pacific
Melanesia
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
25
50
2,626
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 13
Sport Sciences and Respiratory Health
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
24
35
2,085
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 14
Sport Sciences
Complex Networks
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
23
27
3,090
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 15
Sport Sciences
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
23
36
1,898
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 16
Sport Psychology
vulnerability
physical activity
parenting
coaching
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
20
27
1,357
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 17
Sport sciences
Exercise physiology
Sport training
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
20
25
1,311
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 18
sports biomechanics
efficiency
core stability
ergonomics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
19
27
2,093
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 19
activité physique et santé mentale
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
18
26
1,049
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 20
Sport scientist
Big data
marathon
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
18
19
1,502
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 21
movement
motor learning
memory
cognition
performance
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
16
21
1,128
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 22
Sport
performance analysis
talent identification
training load and injury prevention
morphology
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
14
22
1,109
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 23
Sport Biomechanics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
14
18
1,011
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 24
Sports Biomechanics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
13
16
727
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 25
sport
sleep deprivation
performance
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
12
12
480
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 26
Sport
Discrimination
Violences sexuelles sexistes homophobes
Modifications corporelles
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
12
19
704
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 27
Sports Performance
Aging and Physical Activity
Sport Sciences
Rehabilitation Medicine
Exercise and Obesity
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
11
11
784
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 28
Strength and conditioning
Sport sciences
cardiorespiratory system
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
10
11
406
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 29
esports
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
10
12
410
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 30
Sports
Performance
HRV
Physiology
Physical Activity and Health
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
9
9
403
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 31
Sports extrêmes
engagement corporel
risque
sécurité
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
9
8
233
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 32
Sports Biomechanics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
7
7
218
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 33
Sports Biomechanics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
7
5
225
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 34
sport biomechanics
movement analysis
musculo-skeletal modelling
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
7
5
199
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 35
Sport
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
7
3
97
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 36
Neuromuscular function
stretching
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
6
6
553
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 37
Sport sciences
Physical Therapy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
6
5
202
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 38
sport history
gender
feminism
international organisations
professionalism
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
6
3
76
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 39
Sport soviétique
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
2
56
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 40
Sport science
Neuroscience
Psychology
Psychophysiology
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
4
203
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 41
Sport management
Multicultural management
Cultural shock
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
4
72
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 42
Sports Sociology
Gender Discrimination
Social Class Inequalities
Surfing
Sailing
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
3
60
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 43
Sport injury
kinematic
foot
pronation
running
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
2
67
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 44
Sport
culture
media
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
1
53
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 45
biomechanics
physiology
sports science
training
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
2
61
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 46
Sport sciences
Health Psychology
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
2
60
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 47
sport psychology
cognitive psychology
sport performance
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
1
30
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 48
Sports Sciences
exercise physiology
training
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
1
24
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 49
Sports Science - Exercise Performance - Sports Injuries
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
0
18
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 50
sport marketing
services
value co-creation
branding
football
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
2
30
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 51
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
1
149
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 52
Sport Sciences
Sociology
Physical Education
Sport For Development
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
1
20
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 53
Sports science
Fitness
Manual Therapy
Aerobics
Power Yoga
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
1
17
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 54
Sport-santé
bien-être
marche nordique
running
longe côte
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
18
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 55
sport
management
outdoor
digitalization
sports economics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
12
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 56
Sport
Data Science
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
9
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 57
Sport sciences
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
9
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 58
Sports training
Education
Collective action
Digital technologies
Football
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
7
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 59
Sports Science
Neuromuscular function
Neuroscience
Exercise Science
Physical Activity
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
7
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 60
Sport science
Adolescent health
Respiratory
Wearable sensor
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
4
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 61
Sports
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
3
* Rankings
Ranking Based
On Selection: 62
Sport
études de genre
cinéma
violences sexistes et sexuelles
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
3
Ludovic Seifert
Université de Rouen Normandie
Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
55
158
10,016
Motor Control
Motor Learning
Biomechanics
Bertin Denis
Université D'Aix Marseille
Marseille, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
52
132
11,438
Sport sciences
Material sciences
Health sciences
Hassane Zouhal
Université de Rennes
Rennes, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
46
140
7,721
Sport Science - Medical and Health Sciences - Sports Medicine
Berton Éric
Université D'Aix Marseille
Marseille, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
37
98
4,187
Biomechanics
mechanics
sport sciences
human movement sciences
Franck Brocherie
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
35
66
3,818
Strength and conditioning
Hypoxia
Heat
Repeated-Sprint Ability
Fatigue
Michel Audiffren
Université de Poitiers
Poitiers, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
33
54
5,684
Exercice et Cognition
Vieillissement cognitif
Plasticité cérébrale
Bouchet Patrick
Université de Bourgogne
Dijon, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
32
60
4,292
sport
consommation
tourisme
loisir
Guillaume Laffaye
University of Paris-Sud
Orsay, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
28
41
3,214
biomechanics
neuromechanics
physiology
sport science
anthropometry
Rogowski Isabelle
Université de Lyon I
Villeurbanne, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
28
48
2,210
Sport
Tennis
Shoulder
Instability
Physical performance testing
Lemaitre Frederic
Université de Rouen Normandie
Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
27
50
1,916
Exercise Physiology
Hypoxia
Breath-hold diving
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Lionel Reveret
Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et Automatique
Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
26
38
2,395
Motion Analysis
Biomechanics
Sports Sciences
Computer Animation
Galy Olivier
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
25
50
2,626
Exercise
nutrition
digital health
Pacific
Melanesia
Valérie Bougault
Université Côte d'Azur
Nice, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
24
35
2,085
Sport Sciences and Respiratory Health
Geoffroy Berthelot
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
23
27
3,090
Sport Sciences
Complex Networks
Serge S Colson
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
23
36
1,898
Virginie Nicaise
Université de Lyon I
Villeurbanne, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
20
27
1,357
Sport Psychology
vulnerability
physical activity
parenting
coaching
Desgorces François
Université Paris Cité
Paris, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
20
25
1,311
Sport sciences
Exercise physiology
Sport training
Guillaume Mornieux
Université de Lorraine
Nancy, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
19
27
2,093
sports biomechanics
efficiency
core stability
ergonomics
Fabien D Legrand
Université de Reims
Reims, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
18
26
1,049
activité physique et santé mentale
Bernard Thon
Université de Toulouse III
Toulouse, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
16
21
1,128
movement
motor learning
memory
cognition
performance
Adrien Sedeaud
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
22
1,109
Sport
performance analysis
talent identification
training load and injury prevention
morphology
Duc Sébastien
Université de Reims
Reims, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
18
1,011
Julien Morlier
Université de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
13
16
727
Remy Hurdiel
Université du Littoral
Dunkerque, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
12
480
sport
sleep deprivation
performance
Philippe Liotard
Université de Lyon I
Villeurbanne, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
19
704
Sport
Discrimination
Violences sexuelles sexistes homophobes
Modifications corporelles
Walid Bouaziz
Université de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
11
784
Sports Performance
Aging and Physical Activity
Sport Sciences
Rehabilitation Medicine
Exercise and Obesity
Strength and conditioning
Sport sciences
cardiorespiratory system
Nicolas Besombes
Université Paris Cité
Paris, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
12
410
Sports
Performance
HRV
Physiology
Physical Activity and Health
Guillaume Routier
Université de Lyon I
Villeurbanne, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
8
233
Sports extrêmes
engagement corporel
risque
sécurité
Maxime Bourgain
École Polytechnique Feminine
Sceaux, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
5
199
sport biomechanics
movement analysis
musculo-skeletal modelling
Jules Opplert
Université de Bourgogne
Dijon, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
6
553
Neuromuscular function
stretching
Brice Picot
Université de Savoie Mont Blanc
Chambéry, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
5
202
Sport sciences
Physical Therapy
Florys Castan-Vicente
Université de Lyon I
Villeurbanne, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
3
76
sport history
gender
feminism
international organisations
professionalism
Sylvain Dufraisse
Université de Nantes
Nantes, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
2
56
Thomas Jacquet
Université de Bourgogne
Dijon, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
4
203
Sport science
Neuroscience
Psychology
Psychophysiology
Lovin Daniel
Université de Rennes II
Rennes, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
4
72
Sport management
Multicultural management
Cultural shock
Anne Schmitt
Université Paris-Saclay
Gif-sur-Yvette, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
3
60
Sports Sociology
Gender Discrimination
Social Class Inequalities
Surfing
Sailing
Damien Dodelin
Université de Rouen Normandie
Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
2
67
Sport injury
kinematic
foot
pronation
running
Bernard Cros
Université de Paris VIII
Saint-Denis, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
1
53
Marine Devise
Université D'Aix Marseille
Marseille, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
2
61
biomechanics
physiology
sports science
training
Margaux De Chanaleilles
Université Grenoble Alpes
Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
2
60
Sport sciences
Health Psychology
Hatem Ben Mahfoudh
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
30
sport psychology
cognitive psychology
sport performance
Jaume Lloria-Varella
Université de Saint Étienne
Saint-Étienne, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
24
Sports Sciences
exercise physiology
training
Paul Galantine
Université D'Aix Marseille
Marseille, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
0
18
Sports Science - Exercise Performance - Sports Injuries
Bruno Henrique Louzada
Université de Lyon I
Villeurbanne, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
2
30
sport marketing
services
value co-creation
branding
football
Aya El Hajj
Université de Rouen Normandie
Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
149
Ekain Zubizarreta
Université Paris Nanterre
Nanterre, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
20
Sport Sciences
Sociology
Physical Education
Sport For Development
Rajal B Sukhiyaji
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
17
Sports science
Fitness
Manual Therapy
Aerobics
Power Yoga
Sport-santé
bien-être
marche nordique
running
longe côte
sport
management
outdoor
digitalization
sports economics
Miguens
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
9
Jérémie Bouvier
Université de Lyon I
Villeurbanne, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
9
Simon Isserte
Université de Toulouse III
Toulouse, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
7
Sports training
Education
Collective action
Digital technologies
Football
Ahmad Noureddine
Université de Bourgogne
Dijon, France
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
7
Sports Science
Neuromuscular function
Neuroscience
Exercise Science
Physical Activity
Fenfen Zhou
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
4
Sport science
Adolescent health
Respiratory
Wearable sensor
Amelina R Fabroa
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
3
Sport
études de genre
cinéma
violences sexistes et sexuelles