The impact of “Zero-Time Physical Education” intervention on mathematics learning outcomes of lower-grade students
Che-Wei Changbibi0508@hlps.tc.edu.twDepartment of Recreational SportNational Taiwan University of SportTaichung, Taiwan (R.O.C)View full profile → , Jo-Yun Hungchewei@gm.ntus.edu.twDepartment of Recreational SportNational Taiwan University of SportTaichung, Taiwan (R.O.C)View full profile → , *Ming-Tsang TsaiCorresponding authormttsai@gm.ntus.edu.twDepartment of Recreational SportNational Taiwan University of SportTaichung, Taiwan (R.O.C)View full profile →
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- Received:
- 09 Apr 2025
- Published Online:
- 13 Feb 2026
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIOS-2148
- Pages:
- 1163–1174
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