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Physical Activity, Health and Exercise

The direct and indirect effects of motor competence on adolescents’ mental health through health-related physical fitness

Xiangli Gua Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Tao Zhangb The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8963-336X
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Tsz Lun (Alan) Chuc Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3464-1431
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M. Jean Kellerb The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
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Xiaoxia Zhanga Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5076-9035
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Pages 1927-1933 | Accepted 04 Apr 2019, Published online: 15 Apr 2019

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