Physical Activity as a Normalizing Experience for School-Age Children with Physical Disabilities: Implications for Legitimation of Social Identity and Enhancement of Social Ties

Journal of Sport & Social Issues

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 395-414

  Taub, Diane E ^a   Greer, Kimberly R ^b  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84990397338     PISSN: 01937235     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0193723500244007     Document Type: Article

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