The Use of Single-Case Experimental Research to Examine Physical Activity, Exercise, and Physical Fitness Interventions: A Review

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 148-156

  Gorczynski, Paul ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

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EID: 84870901461     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200.2012.664606     Document Type: Note

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