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Career Evolution and Knowledge of Elite Coaches of Swimmers With a Physical Disability

Kerry Cregan Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University
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Gordon A. Bloom Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill UniversityView further author information
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Greg Reid Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University
Pages 339-350 | Published online: 23 Jan 2013

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