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Original Article

Classroom Teachers and the Challenges of Delivering Quality Physical Education

Kara Decorby University of Manitoba
,
Joannie Halas University of Manitoba
,
Sheryle Dixon University of Manitoba
,
Lainie Wintrup University of Manitoba
&
Henry Janzen University of Manitoba
Pages 208-221 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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