National (NASPE, National Association of Sport and Physical ...

NASPE StandardSPARK AlignmentOutside of PE class:SPARK encourages environmental change thatpromotes PA throughout the school day (e.g.,before and after school programs, recess and lunchbreaks, integration with core subjects and PA in theclassroom). SPARK works with teachers toenhance their PE content to include more lifetimeactivities (e.g., Frisbee, golf, yoga, etc.), as well asmovement opportunities that generalize to thecommunity (e.g., kayaking in Alaska, surfing inSouthern CA, lacrosse in New England, etc.).Additionally, SPARK teachers are trained toencourage regular physical activity outside of PEthrough promotional techniques (e.g., teachers askstudents what activities they have participated inover the weekend, if anyone walked to school, orhow they are doing with their PAL (physical activitylogs) that monitor movement outside of PE classand offer PA goal-setting opportunities).The SPARK Lifelong Wellness (LW) program hasbeen developed for elementary physical educationspecialists, classroom teachers, and after schoolprogram leaders and has also been used effectivelyin middle school environments. SPARK LW isdesigned to teach children and adolescents theskills necessary to be active outside of physicaleducation class, on the weekends, during vacations,and ultimately the rest of their lives. Additionally,students learn how to make healthy food choices,reduce time playing video games and watchingtelevision (low-voltage activities). Behavior changecomponents are woven throughout the LW programand include goal setting, rewards, scheduling timefor activity, obtaining social support, scheduling andplanning skills, environmental stimulus, and positiveself-talk.