What is SPARHKS?

The SPARHKS Program is designed to positively affect the health, sense of well-being, and health knowledge of the older adult while providing a serve-to-learn opportunity for the staff. Kennesaw State university students and other volunteers will be working together with the older adult to learn and have fun! SPARHKS participants will be involved in a wide variety of health, fitness, and recreational activities tailored to meet their individual needs.

When is SPARHKS?

The Program meets in the spring and fall for 2 months beginning in February and mid-September, 9:30-11:30 AM. Student assistants begin about 1 month earlier.

Where is SPARHKS?

Kennesaw State University, Convocation Center,
(770) 423-6216

Who is eligible for SPARHKS?

People 60 years or older. (Additional limitations may be set due to program size/facilities and other constraints)

What does SPARHKS cost?

$5.00 donation per semester. Please make checks payable to: Department of HPS with The SPARHKS Program in the memo section.

Student Opportunity

Earn 1-3 credit hours. Enroll in HPS 4000 Service Learning in HPS and enjoy a special opportunity to interact with a growing, exciting, and very interesting segment of our population.

SPARHKS Agenda

9:00-9:30 Student Preparation
9:30 SPARHKS Participants Arrive
9:30-10:45 Physical Activity and Functional Testing
10:45-11:15 Health Education