Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK)

SPARK is a research-based organization of San Diego State University Research Foundation dedicated to creating, implementing and evaluating programs that promote lifelong wellness.

Counties Served

Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Chester, Claiborne, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, Decatur, Fayette, Gibson, Greene, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Hawkins, Haywood, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jefferson, Johnson, Loudon, Madison, Marion, Meigs, Morgan, Obion, Polk, Putnam, Roane, Rutherford, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Shelby, Sullivan, Tipton, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, Weakley, Wilson

Contact Info

Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK)

438 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 110

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 293-7990

www.sparkpe.org

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Playing It Forward

How SPARK, KaBOOM! and GoNoodle provide the tools and motivation for Tennessee kids to get moving and thrive.

Playing It Forward: How SPARK, KaBOOM! and GoNoodle provide the tools and motivation for Tennessee kids to get moving and thrive

How SPARK, KaBOOM! and GoNoodle provide the tools and motivation for Tennessee kids to get moving and thrive.
Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]

Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee: Tennessee ranks #5 for most obese 10-17 year-olds and the consequences last far beyond their teen years

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]
Shaking Up Gym Period

Teens don’t dread PE class thanks to programs like SPARK

Shaking Up Gym Period: Teens don’t dread PE class thanks to programs like SPARK

Teens don’t dread PE class thanks to programs like SPARK