Using sports events to raise participation in physical activity and sport: The demonstration effect and the festival effect

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Weed, M. 2008. Using sports events to raise participation in physical activity and sport: The demonstration effect and the festival effect.
AuthorsWeed, M.
TypeConference keynote
Year2008
ConferenceGetting Ahead of the Games - Preparing for the 2014 Glasgow Commenwealth Games
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