The Use of Geocaching as a Form of Physical Activity in Youth

Rebecca A. Battista; Stephanie T. West

doi:10.1080/19325037.2018.1428700

The Use of Geocaching as a Form of Physical Activity in Youth

Rebecca A. Battista
, Stephanie T. West

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

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Original language	American English
Journal	American journal of health education
Volume	49
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2018.1428700
State	Published - May 4 2018

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Physical Therapy
Outdoor Education
Psychology

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