1. SPARK creates, implements, and evaluates programs that promote lifelong wellness.

2. Obesity is a big problem. SPARK is here to help!

3. SPARK Background Originally funded in 1989 by Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of N.I.H. SPARK is the conduit that moves research to practice Over 40 publications proving SPARK programs work and last! “ Children are our most valuable natural resource.” Herbert Hoover

4. SPARK Programs

5. SPARK Is About Moving and Learning Time to Pata Pata!

6. Being “ picked ” for “ teams ” Sitting on roll call numbers Standing in lines waiting a turn Relays and elimination activities Fitness as punishment Focus on star athletes Sharing 1 ball with 45 close friends Using people for target practice PE and PA “Hall of Shame”

7. Being picked last for teams Standing in lines waiting for a turn Fitness as punishment Focus on star athletes Grouping by gender Sharing 1 ball with 30 close friends Big people throwing balls at little people Relay races Elimination games Inappropriate-sized equipment These things DO NOT happen in SPARK! Hall of Shame

8. New PE is About Outcomes.. Students Receiving SPARK PE Improved: Activity levels: over 50% of class time Physical fitness scores Sport skills (throw, catch, kick) Enjoyment of PE Activity levels away from school Scores on academic tests Teachers improve PE quantity and quality SPARK lasts!

9. MVPA Today MVPA is on the decline!

10. Healthy People 2010 Goals for Youth Physical Activity Objectives for physical activity in youth: Moderate physical activity Vigorous physical activity Provide daily school physical education PE classes that are highly active

11. How Much MVPA in PE Classes? The Goal = 50%* The Usual = 36%** *Healthy People 2010 Goal **Catch and NICHD baselines = 36% MVPA (900 schools, 3rd grade: McKenzie 1995; Nader, 2003) **TAAG Baseline = 37% MVPA (36 middle schools, 6 states, McKenzie et al, MSSE, 2006)

12. Increase MVPA Minutes? Three Strategies…

13. 1. Talk Less Object is… do that by… 80-20 Rule Be a plumber - fix the leaks!

14. 2. Differentiate and Disguise Empower students with choices, levels Disguise the fitness element

15. 3. Think MVPA Watch for it Change what you’re doing to achieve it Stopwatch strategy

16. SPARK Works! SPARK Lasts! Each Program Provides… 1.Curriculum 2.Training 3.Follow-Up 4.Equipment

17. SPARK Lesson Plans Teacher Friendly Minimum Prep Standards-Based Field-Tested

18. Yearly Plans

19. Unit Plans

20. SPARK Workshops Inspirational, motivating, effective!

21. Matched to SPARK content SPARK Equipment And Age-Appropriate

22. CDC Coordinated School Health Model

23. Healthy School Environment

24. Nutrition We are pleased to offer The OrganWise Guys® Pre-K/K – 5 award-winning, science-based curriculum to develop an approach to the prevention of childhood obesity. Custom Professional Development Educators learn the OrganWise Guys curriculum and focus on integrating components into the overall education Food-services learn how to create an environment that supports healthy lifestyle, food, and beverage choices.

25. Why Staff Wellness? Lets focus on 1. Nutrition 2. Physical Activity 3. Stress Management

26. Health Education The Healthy Lifestyle Choices program (HLC) meets all 7 of the National Health Education Standards. Core Subject Integration Includes Assessment tools HLC provides FREE online training and web-based resources for teachers. Life Skills Conflict Resolution Nutrition Substance Abuse Prevention Safety Fitness

27. FREE SPARK RESOURCES FOR YOU!

28. … And More SPARK On-Site Consultation Models Booster workshops Institutes in each program – 2 full days each – Spring and Summer Train the Trainer Model

29. Coming Soon Password accessible website Videoclips Standards alignment tools E-textbook capability SPARKlights

30. Contact me for… Free grant development services Free webinars and newsletter registration Free consultations Free program and/or equipment quotes Ellen Ormsby – East Coast Program Consultant By phone – 443.995.9011 By email - eormsby@sparkpe.orgeormsby@sparkpe.org

31. Great Reasons to Choose a SPARK Program SPARK content and instruction give teachers tools to align with their state/district/national PE standards! Proven effective in research Cited in the U.S. Surgeon General’s report Awarded “Exemplary Program” of the U.S. Department of Education, 1993 Received “Governor’s Commendation” award from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1993

32. Over 100,000 (teachers) served! The only research-based, nationally disseminated program Pre-K through 12 th gr., in and out of school In 2005, SPARK was awarded “Gold” status for BOTH elementary and middle school programs by a Cooper Institute study in 2005 Twelve SPARK schools have won awards for their physical education programs! Leading University’s use SPARK as part of their curriculum! Great Reasons to Choose a SPARK Program

33. Financial Strength, Organizational Capacity 810 workshops conducted, plus 7 Institutes Trained 25,000+ teachers Effected over 1 million students 50+ conference presentations 60+ staff with international reach Not since 1989; all this last fiscal!

34. In Closing; a Thought to Live By… “When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot become manifest, strength cannot be exerted, wealth becomes useless, and reason becomes powerless.” Herophilus, 300 B.C.