Comparison of physical activity levels between adults with and without mental retardation

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 1, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 235-245

  Frey, Georgia C ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cognitive impairment; Intellectual disability

Indexed keywords

EID: 24744448735     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435474     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.1.3.235     Document Type: Article

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