Socioeconomics Influences on the Water Competencies of Young Adult Polish Males

• Authors: Kevin Moran , Robert Podstawski , Stefan Mańkowski , Dariusz Choszcz , Zoran Sarevic
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

water competency; swimming skill; rescue competency; drowning prevention; water safety socio-economic status

• Publisher: De Gruyter Open
• Journal: Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research
• Year: 2017
• Volume: 74
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 19-33

Contributors

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Kevin Moran

• University of Warmia & Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland

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Robert Podstawski

• University of Warmia & Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland

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Stefan Mańkowski

• University of Warmia & Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland

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Dariusz Choszcz

• University of Warmia & Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland

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Zoran Sarevic

• Health Centre Novi Sad, Serbia

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Identifiers

DOI

10.1515/pcssr-2017-0014