Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 155-163 , April 2009

Effect of Pilates and taiji quan training on self-efficacy, sleep quality, mood, and physical performance of college students

  • Karen Caldwell, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +18282626045; fax: +18282622128.
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  • Mandy Harrison, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA
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  • Marianne Adams, MFA

      Affiliations

    • Department of Theatre and Dance, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA
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  • N. Travis Triplett, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA

Received 3 September 2007 ,Revised 29 November 2007 ,Accepted 4 December 2007.

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PII: S1360-8592(08)00003-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2007.12.001

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 155-163 , April 2009

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