Physical activity and physical self-concept among sedentary adolescent females: An intervention study
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[Physical activity and sedentary behavior among adolescent high school students].
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عنوان ژورنال: Psychology of Sport and Exercise
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1469-0292
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2007.01.003