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Physical Activity, Health and Exercise

Does fundamental movement skill proficiency vary by sex, class group or weight status? Evidence from an Irish primary school setting

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Pages 1055-1063 | Accepted 30 Oct 2018, Published online: 13 Nov 2018

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