We all know how important it is to have an active lifestyle especially for kids, so we’re here to show you our ideas and top tips to creating a fun P.E lesson in the park.

Activities

We’re going to divide this up into two categories for you in case you have a track and field, netball and basketball court or a football oval available and want to incorporate some light athletic challenges like what the kids would do at school. Some of these activities also depend on how many kids are involved so it may be worth inviting some friends over to play.

Individuals

• 50m or 100m sprint challenge
• Scavenger hunt
• Athletics (Running long or short distance on the track)

Groups

• Outdoor Race
• Sack race
• 10-minute Football game
• 15-minute Netball game (half or full court)

Equipment

We’ve tried to keep equipment requirements super simple so hopefully you’ll have most of the below already available at home.

Scavenger hunt

• 8-10 Items to find

Outdoor Race

• Cones or markers to indicate course

Sack Race

• Pillowcases or potato sacks big enough to stand in

Football/Netball

• Football or Netball
• Bibs
• Whiteboard to score

Getting Started

Setting/Packing Up

Take the time to create a checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything at home or leave anything behind at the park.

Footwear

Before you get started with your lesson it’s important to ensure your kids have a pair of comfortable sports shoes and socks to get them through the day. If you need football or netball shoes, we have you covered.

Rules

So that everyone is on the same page, it’s important to lay out the game rules at the beginning of the session so everyone is clear on how to play.

SHOP NETBALL

SHOP FOOTBALL

SHOP ALL SPORTS

Hydration and Break Time Snacks

We can’t stress the importance of staying hydrated when it comes to playing sports or being active. Depending on how long your P.E lesson will be, always bring a couple of water bottles to last the duration of the session.

When it comes to break time snacks, we recommend foods that are not too heavy but high in nutrients like fruits, nuts and vegetable sticks. It’s important to take breaks every 10-15 mins to prevent injury or over exhaustion.