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Attitudes of Iranian Male University Students Toward Sport and Exercise with Reference to Age, Educational Level, and Field of Study

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|Dec 2014

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2014-0027 | Journal eISSN: 1899-4849 | Journal ISSN: 2081-2221
Language: English
Page range: 18 - 28
Published on: Dec 30, 2014
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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