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Effectiveness of physical education to promote motor competence in primary school children

Vítor P. LopesSport Science Department of School of Education of Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança, Portugal;Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD)Correspondence[email protected]
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David F. StoddenDepartment of Physical Education and Athletic Training, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USAView further author information
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Luis P. RodriguesResearch Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD);Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Escola Superior Desporto e Lazer, Melgaço, PortugalView further author information
Pages 589-602 | Received 15 Oct 2016, Accepted 05 May 2017, Published online: 22 Jun 2017

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