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WELCOME TO THE WORLD’S MOST RESEARCHED AND FIELD-TESTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM!

SPARK is a research-based organization that disseminates evidence-based Physical Education 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. Learn more at www.sparkpe.org.

 

 

What’s New:

 

2010 Resource Conference - October 4-5, 2010

Overland Park, KS - Join the brightest and best in the profession as they share cutting-edge ideas and techniques through roundtable discussions, think-tank opportunities and breakout sessions.  This event is designed to inform, educate and inspire regardless of where you are in your program – we’ve even tossed in some good quality play time with our program partners and equipment vendors!  

REGISTER NOW!

 

Join us for the 3rd Annual Delores Y Maxwell 5k Walk for Health and Wellness!

PE4life has partnered with the Jackson County Links to engage Kansas City’s youth in being active and participating in the Delores Y. Maxwell Walk for Health & Wellness.  Join us on September 25, 2010 at Ruskin High School's track and field. Walk proceeds will benefit the Sarcoma Foundation of America and PE4life. REGISTER NOW!

Mark Yontz Hired as PE4life Iowa Regional Project Manager

Kansas City, MO – July 16, 2010 – PE4life is pleased to announce that Mark Yontz has been hired to serve in the role of Iowa Regional Project Manager. Mark has nearly 20 years of professional experience, with a particular focus on marketing and communications-related positions in a variety of industries. His substantial knowledge combined with his concern for the health and well-being of children in this country make Mark and this position a seamless fit. Read press release. Get to know Mark - read A Closer Look: Mark Yontz from the Des Moines Business Record.

First Ten Schools for New Adopt-A-School Challenge Identified

(Des Moines, IA – August 16, 2010) – PE4life is pleased to announce the selection of the first ten schools who will receive physical education professional development and funding support through the Iowa Business Council/PE4life Adopt-A-School Challenge, a statewide program created to enhance the quality of physical education for elementary and secondary students in Iowa schools. Read more.

 

Mission

PE4life contributes to improved fitness, social behavior, and learning readiness of children
by
inspiring and empowering schools and their communities to be catalysts for change in advancing quality physical education.