Adaptation and Validation of a Competency-based Assessment Instrument for Moroccan Physical Education Teachers
By: Mousmi Nour and Tsouli Moustaiked Jamal
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Submitted on: Jul 9, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 15, 2026
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