SPARK is a research-based public health organization that works to improve the health of children, adolescents and adults. Not only that, but SPARK believes that the use of its student models will improve in classes outside of physical education. SPARK's model is based on 300% more physical education time during the week compared to most schools. SPARK claims on its website that it improves the physical condition of its students. But how long can a school maintain the program? SPARK materials are expensive and it seems like the money keeps piling into SPARK. For the full program set for only 3 to 6 years, the cost is $700. With this in mind, schools still have to pay for training, equipment and monitoring. It's only one level too! It's about the same for K-2, middle school, and high school. You would think that a school would forgo SPARK and continue using their previous program. A case study titled Assessing the Sustainability of SPARK Physical Education: A Case Study Translating Research into Practice notes the program's undeniable success and reveals, through 111 surveys conducted in states including California, Maryland and Hawaii , that 20% of schools returned to their old school. physical education after four full years. This means that 80% of schools had great success with the program and continued to use and pay for it. SPARK is not only a tool for primary schools, it is also offered in text form for university and college students. It is available in two texts, k-5 and 6-12. The SPARK website states that course materials have been developed and field tested with students since 1994. SPARK University provides pre-service teachers with a solid foundation of developmentally appropriate, well-sequenced, and standards-aligned content national physical education.... .. middle of paper ......Nov. 2013, “How Physical Activity Affects Academic Achievement.” SPARK PE. Np, and Web. November 6, 2013.Marcoux, MF, Sallis, JF, McKenzie, TL, Marshall, S., Armstrong, CA and Goggin, K. (1999). Process evaluation of a physical activity self-management program for children: SPARK. Psychology and Health, 14, 659-677. McKenzie, TL, Alcaraz, JE, Sallis, JF, & Faucette, FN (1998). Effects of a physical education program on children's manipulative skills. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 17, 327-341.McKenzie, T.L., Alcaraz, J. and Sallis, J.F. (1994) Assessing children's liking for activity units in a school physical education program primary. Journal of Physical Education Teaching, 13, 206-215.Team, Spark. "SPARK." What is spark. No. Internet. September 25 2013. .