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Measurement Issues in the Assessment of Physical Activity in Children

Gregory J. WelkView further author information
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Charles B. CorbinView further author information
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Darren DaleView further author information
Pages 59-73 | Published online: 13 Feb 2015
 
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Gregory J. Welk

Gregory J. Welk is at Iowa State University, Charles B. Corbin is at Arizona State University and Darren Dale is at Purdue University.

Charles B. Corbin

Gregory J. Welk is at Iowa State University, Charles B. Corbin is at Arizona State University and Darren Dale is at Purdue University.

Darren Dale

Gregory J. Welk is at Iowa State University, Charles B. Corbin is at Arizona State University and Darren Dale is at Purdue University.

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