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Physical Activity, Health and Exercise

Perceived teacher’s support and engagement among students with obesity in physical education: The mediating role of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation

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Pages 1901-1911 | Accepted 24 Aug 2022, Published online: 05 Sep 2022

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