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Presented by Terry Mapson, M.A.

Presented by Terry Mapson, M.A. Agenda. What is SPARK? SPARK Mission and Objectives Coordinated School Health Initiative Overview Pre-K SPARK Equipment Overview. What is ?. Research-based, public health organization Provides physical education and nutrition program

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Presented by Terry Mapson, M.A.

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  1. Presented by Terry Mapson, M.A.

  2. Agenda • What is SPARK? • SPARK Mission and Objectives • Coordinated School Health Initiative • Overview Pre-K • SPARK Equipment • Overview

  3. What is ? • Research-based, public health organization • Provides physical education and nutrition program • Founded in 1989 • Provides a highly active curriculum • Improved physical fitness by 97% elementary students SPARK physical education and wellness. (2009). School Specialty physical education & wellness SPARK. Retrieved from http://www.sparkpe.org/physical-education/ Sallis, J.F., Alcaraz, J.E., & Kolody, B. , Hovell, M.F. (1997). The effects of a 2-year physical education program (SPARK) on physical activity and fitness in elementary school students. Sports, play and active recreation for kids.. U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institute of health, 87(8), 1328-34. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9279269

  4. SPARK Mission “SPARK strives to improve the health of children and adolescents by disseminating evidence-based physical activity and nutrition programs. Objectives • Enjoy physical activities • Develop and maintain acceptable levels of physical fitness • Develop basic and manipulative skills • Demonstrate cooperative behavior SPARK physical education and wellness. (2009). School Specialty physical education & wellness SPARK. Retrieved from http://www.sparkpe.org/physical-education/

  5. Research Background • Implemented in San Diego State University • Contributed by Dr. James Sallis, PH.D • Recognized nationally to combat childhood obesity • Promoted awareness in health and awareness Sallis, J. F., Story, M., & Lou, D. (). Study designs and analytic strategies environmental and policy research on obesity, physical, and diet. American Journal of Prevention, 36(2S), S72-S77. retrieved from http://www.activelivingresearch.org/files/13.StudyDesigns_Sallis.pdf SPARK physical education and wellness. (2009). School Specialty physical education & wellness SPARK. Retrieved from http://www.sparkpe.org/physical-education/

  6. Coordinated School Health Initiative • Ignite a Healthy Environment • Wellness for Staff • Physical Education • Nutrition Services • Health Education Gordon, M. (2009). Toward a pragmatic discourse of constructivism: Reflections on lessons from practice. Educational Studies, 45(1), 39. Kretchmar, J. (2008). Behaviorism. Behaviorism—Research Starters Education, 1. Learning theories knowledgebase. (2010). Social learning theory. Retrieved from http://www.learning theories.com/social-learning-theory-bandura.html SPARK physical education and wellness. (2009). School Specialty physical education & wellness SPARK. Retrieved from http://www.sparkpe.org/physical-education/

  7. Early Childhood • Designed for children ages 3-5 with physical education • Fostered social and motor development • Enhanced school readiness skills SPARK physical education and wellness. (2009). School Specialty physical education & wellness SPARK. Retrieved from http://www.sparkpe.org/physical-education/

  8. SPARK Equipment • Bean Bags • Jump Rope • Basketball • Balance Beams • Parachutes • Hopscotch • Catching • Music and Movement Activities and much more….. Creative commons attribution. (2008). New world encyclopedia. Retrieved fromhttp://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Frederic_Bartlett

  9. Overview • What is SPARK? • SPARK Mission and Objectives • Coordinated School Health Initiative • SPARK Equipment • Overview

  10. References Creative commons attribution. (2008). New world encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Frederic_Bartlett Gordon, M. (2009). Toward a pragmatic discourse of constructivism: Reflections on lessons from practice. Educational Studies, 45(1), 39. Kretchmar, J. (2008). Behaviorism. Behaviorism—Research Starters Education, 1. Learning theories knowledgebase. (2010). Social learning theory. Retrieved from http://www.learning theories.com/social-learning-theory-bandura.html Sallis, J.F., Alcaraz, J.E., & Kolody, B. , Hovell, M.F. (1997). The effects of a 2-year physical education program (SPARK) on physical activity and fitness in elementary school students. Sports, play and active recreation for kids.. U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institute of health, 87(8), 1328-34. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9279269 SPARK physical education and wellness. (2009). School Specialty physical education & wellness SPARK. Retrieved from http://www.sparkpe.org/physical-education/

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