Hosting Triathlons on a College Campus: Perceived Health Outcomes and Values

Authors

  • Taylor McIntosh Old Dominion University
  • Eddie Hill Old Dominion University
  • Tamara Morgan Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2019-V11-I3-9918

Keywords:

college campus, outdoor recreation, triathlon, health outcomes

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Author Biographies

Taylor McIntosh, Old Dominion University

Undergradaute Student

Eddie Hill, Old Dominion University

Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies

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2019-08-05

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Vol. 11 No. 3 (2019)

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