The physical activity levels of preschool-aged children: A systematic review

Early Childhood Research Quarterly

Volumn 23, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 547-558

  Tucker, Patricia ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Children; Measurement; Physical activity; Play; Preschoolers

Indexed keywords

EID: 57649093061     PISSN: 08852006     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2008.08.005     Document Type: Review

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