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Awards & Honors We Provide Leadership Team SPARK Advisory Council SPARK Trainers Testimonials Partners Order Now Advocacy Physical Education Exercise & Fitness Health & Wellness Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Menu Advocacy Physical Education Exercise & Fitness Health & Wellness Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Health & Wellness Tips for Keeping Outdoor PE Classes Sun-Safe Physical education is an integral part of promoting health and wellness for children. Through PE, kids exercise and develop their motor skills while having fun Read More » May 10, 2024 No Comments Physical Education The ABC’s and 123’s of Literacy, Math and Physical Education for Early Childhood How do you bring the WOW factor when teaching the fundamentals? How do you capture the focus of the youngest wiggliest learners while maintaining educational Read More » April 16, 2024 No Comments Physical Education SPARK K-12 Curriculum Aligned with the NEW 2024 SHAPE America National PE Standards SHAPE America has just released their brand new National Physical Education Standards. We are excited to announce that SPARK has updated all of the K-12 Read More » March 18, 2024 No Comments Physical Education Enhancing Physical Education: The Crucial Role of Skill Development Physical education is more than just a mandatory class on the curriculum; it’s an integral component of a well-rounded education that contributes to holistic student Read More » February 13, 2024 No Comments Physical Education Target Games in Physical Education Physical education is an integral part of a well-rounded education, fostering not only physical fitness but also essential life skills. Among the various activities that Read More » January 16, 2024 No Comments Advocacy SPARK Equity Award Grants Round 2 SPARK has just announced Round 2 of the SPARK Equity Awards. These grants are offered through the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Read More » December 18, 2023 No Comments Exercise & Fitness Enhancing PE Learning Outcomes with Technology In recent years, game-based learning (GBL) and gamification have become major trends in physical education. These strategies increase student motivation in PE classes, even making theoretical content Read More » November 10, 2023 No Comments Uncategorized Street Racket – A new PE activity from Switzerland Street Racket is an affordable racquet-and-ball game, easy to learn, and has more than 600 types of variations. It’s currently played in more than 80 Read More » October 12, 2023 No Comments Physical Education The Importance of Active Listening in Physical Education Physical Education (PE) classes are often associated with energetic activities, competitive sports, and a lot of movement. However, amidst all the action, there is one Read More » September 18, 2023 No Comments Uncategorized Preventing Injuries in Physical Education Physical education is vital to children’s school experiences. These are opportunities to learn new skills, interact with classmates, and get some much-needed exercise. As recommended Read More » August 14, 2023 No Comments Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Stay Informed Get Exclusive Offers & News SIGN UP NOW! Featured Resources Articles (View All) Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education: Access and Opportunity Author: Dr. Lauren J. 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