The increasing utility of elementary school physical education: A mixed blessing and unique challenge

Elementary School Journal

Volumn 108, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 161-170

  Kretchmar, R Scott ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 39449098811     PISSN: 00135984     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/529099     Document Type: Article

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