“SPARK-UP” Your Elementary Methods Course “SPARK-UP” Your Elementary Methods Course

Objectives 1.Understand how SPARK concepts and methods can be woven into university classes 2.Motivate you to use SPARK as a required or recommended resource 3.Support your efforts with free course materials (CD) and training (Institute)

1.Student time is limited 2.Works well with majors and generalists 3.Students are not curriculum writers 4.Provides foundation of good content and instruction 5.Research-based; works and lasts 6.Widely disseminated and extensive support system Why SPARK Text?

10 sessions of 3 hours each: L&Lab 2 school observations 2 classes are peer “Teach Days” 2 papers – Ind. and group Portfolio 1 quiz and a final examination Lab experiences are themed Sample Course Format

1.Building a Positive Learning Environment 2.Disguising Fitness & Differentiating Learning 3.Strategies to Increase MVPA 4.Wonderful World of Dance 5.High Activity Skills Progression 6.Modifying Traditional Sports 7.Promoting Activity Away from School Note: Two days are Teach Days, and one they present their CSH projects Themes

1.SPARK PE classes are 30+ min. 2.Consist of 2 segments: -Focus on Fitness (15 min.) -Spotlight on Skills (15 min.) 3.Active warm-up and cool- down Note: Longer sessions begin with an ASAP (Active Soon as Possible) SPARK PE Classes

Next Steps 1.Contact me for a FREE CD and to order a SPARK manual on a 30-day review 2.Attend a SPARK Institute in beautiful San Diego – FREE! 3.Visit the SPARK website: sparkpe.orgsparkpe.org

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