9 'Must Have' Sports Equipment for School PE Lessons


May 24, 2022

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 

 

Contact us today for help with ordering any extracurricular equipment or supplies 

Email sales@paperplusuk.com 

Phone 01444 238 050

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