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Original articles

The Intersect of Theory, Methods, and Translation in Guiding Interventions for the Promotion of Physical Activity: A Case Example of a Research Programme

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Pages 110-126 | Received 10 Mar 2014, Accepted 22 Aug 2013, Published online: 12 Nov 2020

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