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Original Articles

Effects of Variable Fatigue Levels on Reaction-Time Components

G. Alan StullDepartment of Physical, Education University of Minnesota
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Jay T. KearneyDepartment of Physical Education, University of Kentucky
Pages 223-231 | Received 12 Jan 1978, Published online: 13 Aug 2013

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