Physical activity and physical self-concept of individuals with disabilities: An exploratory study

Journal of Human Movement Studies

Volumn 52, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 37-48

  Martin, Jeffrey J ^a  

^a WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Disabilities; Physical activity; Self concept

Indexed keywords

EID: 34248582680     PISSN: 03067297     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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