An exploration of children's perceptions and enjoyment of school-based physical activity and physical education

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 8, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 645-654

  Coulter, Maura ^a   Woods, Catherine B ^a  

^a DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Active commute; Free play; Leisure activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 79959550691     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.8.5.645     Document Type: Article

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