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Changes in developmental assets and physical activity frequency among 3rd–5th grade girls participating in a girl-focused sport-based positive youth development program

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Pages 95-112 | Received 18 Apr 2014, Accepted 27 Nov 2015, Published online: 03 Mar 2016

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