Where good intentions meet harsh realities: Teaching large classes in physical education

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 277-289

  Hastie, Peter A ^a   Sanders, Stephen W ^a   Rowland, R Scott ^a  

^a AUBURN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0033247748     PISSN: 02735024     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jtpe.18.3.277     Document Type: Article

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