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Thomas L. McKenzie, Ph.D., is SPARK Co-Founder (1989) and Professor Emeritus, School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University (tmckenzi@sdsu.edu) David Kahan, Ph.D.,
SPARKecademy.org is the online professional development resource for K-12 physical educators, elementary classroom teachers, early childhood educators, after school program providers, and school health professionals. Access
The I Can Do It! Program (ICDI), released through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (Administration for Community Living), in partnership with the U.S. Department
For the past month, Physical Education teachers have been trying to adjust to the new normal. Many of you have successfully tapped into your creativity
Many of our peers in the Physical Education community recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for Speak Out Day to meet with members of Congress about
Aroo, aroo! I became a Spartan on November 17th, 2018, and physical literacy is what got me through the toughest race of my life. While
A rolling stone may gather no moss, but a physical educator must gather resources to stay relevant. Those who prepare well and embrace professional growth opportunities can move beyond relevancy to
Wishing you and your family a SPARKtacular holiday and a happy new year. See you in 2024! – The SPARK Team (Julie Frank, Jeff Mushkin,
Did you know that across all cultures, there’s one common thing that enhances the quality of life? Can you guess what that is? It’s having
In celebration of National Diabetes Month – I’m sharing a personal story with you. Purposely making it public that I have Type 1 diabetes is not
