The World's Most Evidence-Based Physical Education & Physical Activity Programs!
SPARK Programs

Physical Education

Research-based curriculum helps students develop skills, fitness, and healthy habits through active physical education experiences at every grade level.

Students actively participating in SPARK PE

50%+

more MVPA vs. control classes

Our Approach

Active, Evidence-Based PE that Works

SPARK PE is built on three decades of federally funded research. SPARK curriculum is rigorously tested in real classrooms and proven to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for all students — regardless of fitness level.

  • Develop motor skills and movement literacy across grade levels
  • Build social-emotional skills through structured cooperative play
  • Experience culturally responsive, inclusive PE experiences
SPARK PE Programs

Choose Your Grade Level

Each SPARK PE program is purpose-built to be developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned, and ready to use on day one.

K-2 Physical Education
Grades K–2

K-2 Physical Education

Foundation · Movement Literacy · Active Play

Build motor skills and a love of movement from the very start. The SPARK K-2 program uses activity-based, cooperative learning to develop fundamental movement patterns in young learners.

  • Developmentally appropriate progressions
  • Activity-based cooperative learning
  • Aligned to SHAPE America standards
  • Engaging, fun lesson formats
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3-6 Physical Education
Grades 3–6

3-6 Physical Education

Sport Skills · Fitness Concepts · Teamwork

Deepen sport-skill progressions and introduce fitness education. SPARK 3-6 builds a foundation for lifelong activity with standards-aligned units covering a wide range of sports and fitness concepts.

  • Sport skill development progressions
  • Fitness and health concepts integrated
  • Standards-aligned scope and sequence
  • Flexible scheduling for any gym
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Middle School PE
Grades 6–8

Middle School PE

Lifetime Activities · Team Sports · Personal Fitness

Guide young adolescents through diverse lifetime activity units that build competence and confidence. SPARK Middle School PE bridges the gap between foundational skills and meaningful sport participation.

  • Diverse lifetime activity units
  • Individual and team sport options
  • SEL skills woven throughout
  • Research-backed lesson structures
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High School PE
Grades 9–12

High School PE

Personalized Fitness · Health-Enhancing Behavior

Empower students to own their fitness journey. The SPARK High School program emphasizes health-enhancing physical activity, personal fitness planning, and skills students will carry for life.

  • Personal fitness planning modules
  • Elective and required-course ready
  • Health literacy and self-assessment
  • Culturally responsive activity options
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Testimonials

Trusted by Educators

Teachers and administrators across the country share why SPARK makes a difference in their schools.

I've been using SPARK PE with my teachers for more than a decade. The lessons help get teachers on the same page within a district so that students are receiving the same competencies across schools. It offers common academic language and sound lesson structure and assessments aligned to national and state standards. It is a go-to resource when revising K-12 curriculum.
JL

Judy LoBianco

Consultant, President/CEO · HPE SOLUTIONS LLC

SPARK Physical Education

Ready to Transform Your PE Program?

Join thousands of schools already using SPARK to create active, inclusive, and research-proven physical education programs for every grade level.