Understanding participation in sport and physical activity among children and adults: a review of qualitative studies

scientific article published on 20 July 2006

Understanding participation in sport and physical activity among children and adults: a review of qualitative studies is …
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P356DOI10.1093/HER/CYL063
P698PubMed publication ID16857780
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P2093author name stringSteven Allender
Charlie Foster
Gill Cowburn
P433issue6
P407language of work or nameEnglishQ1860
P304page(s)826-835
P577publication date2006-07-20
P1433published inHealth Education ResearchQ15746590
P1476titleUnderstanding participation in sport and physical activity among children and adults: a review of qualitative studies
P478volume21

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