Predictors of Swimming Ability among Children and Adolescents in the United States
Swimming is an important source of physical activity and a life skill to prevent drowning. However, little research has been conducted to understand predictors of swimming ability. The purpose of this study was to understand factors that predict swimming ability among children and adolescents in the...
Main Authors: | Jennifer Pharr, Carol Irwin, Todd Layne, Richard Irwin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-02-01
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Series: | Sports |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/6/1/17 |
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