Virtual umra: An interdisciplinary faith-based pedometer intervention for increasing steps at school

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 402-413

  Kahan, David ^a   Nicaise, Virginie ^a,b  

^a SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIV GRENOBLE ALPES   (France)

Author keywords

Early adolescence; Islam; Physical activity; Religion

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859515757     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.9.3.402     Document Type: Article

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