The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 147, Issue 4 , Pages 515-520 , October 2005

Developmental Coordination Disorder, Generalized Self-Efficacy Toward Physical Activity, and Participation in Organized and Free Play Activities

Received 4 December 2004 ,Revised 20 April 2005 ,Accepted 6 May 2005.

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 Supported by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (research grant 66959).

PII: S0022-3476(05)00413-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.05.013

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 147, Issue 4 , Pages 515-520 , October 2005