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Can a health-related physical education curriculum provide students with more physical activity?
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JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation &Dance
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February 1, 1998
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The Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) program is aimed at promoting high-levels of physical activities for students and enjoyment. This health-related physical education curriculum has been adopted by some schools in San Diego, CA. The lessons and activities, which were used in SPARK program, may provide adequate physical activities, necessary movements and enjoyment beneficial for the students.
Regular participation in physical activity by children and adolescents is associated with significant health benefits. School physical education is the major institution responsible for promoting physical activity participation in youth. Studies have shown, however, that ...