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The Role of Physical Activity and Sports in Enhancing Autonomy in People with Intellectual Disabilities

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2025-0019 | Journal eISSN: 1899-4849 | Journal ISSN: 2081-2221
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 11
Submitted on: Dec 24, 2024
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Accepted on: Mar 4, 2025
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Published on: Jan 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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