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

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research
Volume 110 (2025): Issue 1 (September 2025)
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|Jan 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2025-0019 | Journal eISSN: 1899-4849 | Journal ISSN: 2081-2221
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Language: English
Page range: 1 - 11
Submitted on: Dec 24, 2024
Accepted on: Mar 4, 2025
Published on: Jan 31, 2025
Published by: Sciendo
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 times per year
Keywords:
autonomy,
intellectual disability,
physical activity,
sport
Related subjects:
Cultural studies,
General cultural studies,
Business and economics,
Business management,
Industries,
Sports,
Sports and recreation,
Physical education,
Sociology of sports

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