Physical Activity Promotion: The Perspective of the Medicalisation Studies

Journal title SALUTE E SOCIETÀ
Author/s Enrico Michelini
Publishing Year 2021 Issue 2021/3 Language English
Pages 16 P. 206-221 File size 253 KB
DOI 10.3280/SES2021-003013
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Keywords: Physical activity; health; sport; health system; health promotion; medicalisation.

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Enrico Michelini, Physical Activity Promotion: The Perspective of the Medicalisation Studies in "SALUTE E SOCIETÀ" 3/2021, pp 206-221, DOI: 10.3280/SES2021-003013