Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 5 , Pages 462.e1-462.e8 , May 2007

Adolescent Physical Activity and Perceived Competence: Does Change in Activity Level Impact Self-Perception?

  • Cynthia Stein, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Channing Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Cynthia J. Stein, Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention, 401 Park Drive, Landmark 3-E, Boston, MA 02215.
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  • Laurie Fisher, S.M.

      Affiliations

    • Channing Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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  • Catherine Berkey, Sc.D.

      Affiliations

    • Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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  • Graham Colditz, M.D., Dr.PH.

      Affiliations

    • Channing Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

Received 5 June 2006 ,Accepted 22 November 2006.

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PII: S1054-139X(06)00600-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.11.147

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 5 , Pages 462.e1-462.e8 , May 2007

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