9 ‘Must Have’ Sports Equipment for School PE Lessons
Physical education lessons, more commonly known as PE, are a legal requirement in schools across the UK; for both primary and secondary schools. With PE teachers delivering lessons which provide exercise, whilst developing team working skills, and sportsmanship. But in order for teachers to deliver these lessons, sports equipment is vital.
Most schools will have a ‘PE cupboard’ where all sports equipment is kept, but over time equipment can be misplaced and become unusable. It could be time to complete a stock check on your sports equipment to identify what needs to be replenished.
But what sports equipment do you need for a primary or high school? We’ve compiled a list of the ‘must-have’ 9 pieces of equipment you need:
Balls
Many sports and PE lessons involve using a ball of some kind – whether this is netball, basketball, or football. For some sports, only 1 ball per team or game is needed, but for other sports, 1 ball is needed per 2 people, for example, tennis.
Explore the range of sports balls we provide at Paper Plus based on the activity below:
Rackets and Bats
For a wide range of sports, a bat of some kind will be needed. Explore our range of bats, and rackets for your chosen sport.
Cones
Used for creating play zones, pitches, and courses, the uses for cones in PE lessons are endless. Cones are a versatile piece of equipment – explore our range.
Bands and Vests
Training vests and team bibs are essentials for some sports to differentiate between teams and for students to identify their team members when playing. Explore our range of bibs, vests, and bands.
Nets
For some sports, nets are essential for scoring, and for some, they create a boundary between teams or players. Explore our range of sports nets.
Hoops
Used as targets, spots, obstacles, or in team building activities, hoops are versatile pieces of equipment that can be used in various sports and games in PE lessons. Explore our hoop colours and sizes.
Skipping Ropes
Different lengths of skipping ropes can be used in various activities and sports. Whether for a warm-up exercise, for playtime, or for sports day, skipping ropes are essential for PE lessons. Explore our range of skipping ropes.
Gym Equipment
Gymnastics and similar activities require a range of equipment. Whether this is mats, soft play equipment, balance beams, or springboards. Explore our range of gym equipment further.
Whistle or Megaphone
It’s important to have a way to get children’s attention, whether for health and safety reasons or to signify the start of a race. Our range of whistles and megaphones means you can do this easily.
Contact Us
If you’d like to know more about how Paper Plus can provide your school with the supplies and stationery it requires, please get in touch. Call us on 01444 238 050 or pop us an email at sales@paperplusuk.com
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