Sports, Play & Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK)
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SNAP-Ed Connection
This curriculum is part of the USDA’s national SNAP-Ed Connection—a one-stop shop for organizations committed to improving nutritional health in their communities.
SNAP-Ed Connection : https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/library/intervention/spark
Description
Preschool:
Physical activity intervention program for pre-K. Designed to provide children ages 3-5 with high activity, enjoyable movement opportunities that foster social and motor development and enhance school readiness skills. Curriculum available for purchase.
Elementary School:
Physical activity intervention programs for elementary school grades. Curriculum available for purchase - $249 for 3 year use.
Middle School:
Physical activity intervention programs for middle school grades. Curriculum available for purchase - $249 for 3 year use.
High School:
Physical activity intervention programs for high school grades. Curriculum available for purchase at $249 for 3 year use.
After School:
Physical activity intervention programs. Curriculum available for purchase - $249 for 3 year use.
Source:
Sports, Play y Active Recreation for Kids (Spark)
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Number of Lessons
Preschool:
11 instructional units
Middle School:
15 instructional units with 200+ activities; lessons include 4 segments each containing an activity
High School:
15 instructional units with 200+ activities; lessons include 4 segments each containing an activity
After School:
15 instructional units with 200+ activities; lessons include 4 segments each containing an activity
Length of Lesson
Preschool:
Times Vary - 20+ minutes
Middle School:
30-60 minutes
High School:
Times Vary - 30+ minutes
After School:
30-60 minutes
Implementation Details
Costs depend on materials selected: https://gophersport.com/curriculum/spark
https://snapedtoolkit.org/interventions/programs/spark/
SPARK Curriculum – the “what to teach” is available for $149 – $449 depending on the option selected – digital only (1 yr or 3 yrs) or digital (3 yrs) plus printed manual and music cd or digital (3 yrs) plus printed manual, music cd and folio box.SPARK Training/Staff Development – the “how to teach” is available as ½ day training (3 hrs), 1-day training (6 hrs) or 2-days training per program + travel costs. SPARK also offers an Online + Virtual Training (SPARKecademy Live) option. Training costs: $1999-$4699 is for a maximum 40 participants. Based on SPARK research, the gold-standard is the 2-Day training known as the Premium Program and each participants earns SPARK Certification as SPARK Certified Instructor status (this is different than a SPARK Certified Trainer) – the essential training needed or successful implementation. SPARK also offers online SPARK professional development (SPARKecademy) at $39.95 per credit or $539 for 16 credits. 16 credits = SPARK Premium Program. SPARK Equipment – the “tools to teach” available for purchase as a pack or individual items. Cost varies. SPARK does offer many FREE resources – sample lesson plans, 50+ professional development webinars, grant finder, & more.
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The Body Connection materials will be available soon. In the meantime, we recommend visiting our training calendar for upcoming trainings. You can also explore more details about the curriculum on the Leah's Pantry website.
This is a physical activity curriculum that should be implemented in addition to a nutrition component or a food tasting.
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Recent Modification
| Date | Modification Type | Agency Name | Name | Description of Modification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/02/2020 | Modifying lesson plans to work within limits of school sites. | Los Angeles County Department of Public Health | Jennifer Clark | Note that this is for all SPARK curricula not just high school.
Jennifer Clark has been in contact with Jeff Mushkin, the Director of Development ...Read more |
