Journal of
Physical Education and Sport Management

  • Abbreviation: J. Phys. Educ. Sport Manag.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6486
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPESM
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 83

Full Length Research Paper

Insights on the process of athletes’ development in Nigeria

Elumaro Adeboye Israel
  • Elumaro Adeboye Israel
  • Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 November 2021
  •  Accepted: 08 December 2021
  •  Published: 31 March 2022

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