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Exploring the relationship between adolescent biological maturation, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour: a systematic review and narrative synthesis

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Pages 365-383 | Received 08 Jun 2020, Accepted 20 Jul 2020, Published online: 30 Sep 2020

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