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Original Articles

Examining the Growth Trajectories of Physical Education Students’ Motivation, Enjoyment, and Physical Activity: A Person-Oriented Approach

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Pages 401-417 | Received 07 Oct 2011, Accepted 14 Mar 2012, Published online: 11 Sep 2012

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