The accuracy of pedometers for adults with down syndrome

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly

Volumn 27, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 321-336

  Pitchford, E Andrew ^a   Yun, Joonkoo ^a  

^a OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77957561217     PISSN: 07365829     EISSN: 15432777     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/apaq.27.4.321     Document Type: Article

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