Recess for Champions involved students and faculty in SPARC!, University Athletics administration, student-athletes, and Elementary School leadership in creating and implementing the program. The event had positive impacts on all key players and the community youth they served.
SPARC! developed the curriculum for Recess for Champions, incorporating evidence-based strategies outlined in key concepts. SPARC! also coordinated communications between partners and planned event logistics.
Miami Athletics partnered with SPARC! in logistical planning of the event. Additionally, student-athletes volunteered to facilitate Recess for Champions and provided qualitative data through surveys and focus groups to measure impact of the event.
The administration of the local Elementary School where Recess for Champions took place communicated throughout planning to promote a collaborative relationship. Recess aids were also involved in implementation.