Engaging alienated youth in physical education: An alternative program with lessons for the traditional class

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 267-286

  Halas, Joannie ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Fun; Participation; Physical activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 0036108810     PISSN: 02735024     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jtpe.21.3.267     Document Type: Article

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