Promoting Physical Activity and Science Learning in an Outdoor Education Program.
Outdoor education programs have been shown to have a positive effect on the educational, physical and emotional development of youth. They are increasingly being used to foster a sense of community in schools and to provide students with learning opportunities related to the environment. This articl...
| Publicado en: | JOPERD: The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Vol. 89; no. 1; pp. 35 - 40 |
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| Formato: | pictorial tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jan2018
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