SPARK Research-Based PE Programs, Curriculum & More

SPARK is a research-based organization that disseminates evidence-based Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, and Coordinated School Health programs to teachers and recreation leaders serving Pre-K through 12th grade students.

Each SPARK Program strives to foster environmental and behavioral change by providing a coordinated package of evidence-based curriculum, on-site staff development, lifetime follow-up consultation, and content-matched equipment.

Since 1989, SPARK has provided curriculum materials, teacher training, and consultation to over 100,000 teachers and youth leaders, representing many thousands of schools, organizations, and agencies worldwide.

Visit the Resources section of this website for FREE tools including PE lesson plans for elementary physical education, middle school physical education, high school physical education and other physical education resources. You'll also find information on preschool physical education, after school activity ideas and resources for coordinated school health programs.