Psychological Benefits of Regular Physical Activity: Evidence from Emerging Adults
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عنوان ژورنال: Universal Journal of Educational Research
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2332-3205,2332-3213
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2015.031008