Evaluating the feasibility, effectiveness and acceptability of an active play intervention for disadvantaged preschool children: A pilot study

Australian Journal of Early Childhood

Volumn 36, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 66-72

  Stagnitti, Karen ^a   Malakellis, Mary ^a   Kenna, Rachel ^b   Kershaw, Beth ^c   Hoare, Majella ^c   de Silva Sanigorski, Andrea ^d  

^a DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b Nelson Park Specialist School   (Australia)

^c Glastonbury Child and Family Services   (Australia)

^d UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

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EID: 84875810171     PISSN: 03125033     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/183693911103600309     Document Type: Article

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