Bring Teamwork and Fun to PE with OMNIKIN®!

Physical education is an important part of every school’s curriculum, as it helps students develop and maintain healthy habits. One activity that can be used to enhance physical education classes is OMNIKIN®. OMNIKIN® began back in 1985 and has continued to grow on a global scale since the beginning. Mario Demers, a physical education professor, founded OMNIKIN® because he wanted to encourage everyone to engage in physical activity on a regular basis and receive all of the benefits that are good for the body and the mind. OMNIKIN® is unique and original, and the products they have developed promote cooperation,…

You. Fo: a New Sport for Physical Education

Besides American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey and Soccer, there are over 800 different sports played around the world. Around 200 are recognized sports with national or international federations. Who needs an extra sport you might ask? What if this new sport is based on research and developed in co-creation with the Dutch National Olympic committee, PE teachers and students? The story of YOU.FO started with a rubber dog ring and a wooden stick, developed to a futuristic and highly innovative aerodynamic ring with a specially designed launching stick. In the development of the concept, research was conducted in which…

Score Big with Invasion Games in PE!

Jeff Mushkin Jeff was first exposed to SPARK in 2004 while working for the Shasta County Public Health Department in California. He became a SPARK trainer in 2005 and oversaw the SPARK Community Grant Program for Shasta County until 2007 when he joined the SPARK team. Jeff has spent the past 12+ years in SPARK curriculum design, professional development, and equipment selection. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, a master’s degree in Public Health, and over 20 years of experience in physical education, health, and nutrition. Jeff spends his time with his wife Julie, daughter Katie,…