After a huge summer of sport this year, UK primary schools adopted new guidance on delivering two hours of PE a week and equal access to sport and PE.
10th December 2024
The government’s School Sport and Activity Action Plan lays out ways in which schools can deliver a wide range of physical activity opportunities which will appeal to all boys and girls regardless of ability.
Outdoor gyms, like those built and installed by Fresh Air Fitness, provide an inclusive environment where primary school children can participate without barriers.
Unlike traditional PE activities that focus on competition, outdoor gym equipment is designed for personal use, allowing children to engage at their own pace. This inclusivity encourages participation from both the most active students and those who are less confident in their physical abilities.
Playground gym equipment serves as more than just a place for children to burn off energy; it provides an opportunity to develop strength, coordination, and social skills. With childhood obesity on the rise, outdoor gyms encourage movement in a way that is fun and inclusive. Fresh Air Fitness equipment in particular is designed for maximum engagement while fostering an early love of exercise.
Many of the Fresh Air Fitness outdoor gyms offer affordability in terms of upfront cost and school PE budgets. Our team of experts also produces a free funding guide every year which summarises all funding sources open to schools to enable your school to part fund or in some cases even fully fund outdoor gym equipment.
Installing an outdoor gym at your primary school also provides amazing lifetime value in terms of its benefits relative to cost. Your outdoor gym offers durability, functionality, user satisfaction, and potential cost savings over time. For example, investing in higher-quality playground gym equipment offers better safety, lower maintenance expenses, and a longer lifespan, making it a more valuable option in the long run.
Children can use the outdoor gym in PE lessons (we offer printed lesson plans to every school to get you started!), at playtimes, lunchbreaks, after school clubs and more. Our handy animations provide children with simple to follow, engaging instructions on how to use the equipment safety and what benefits they’ll gain from using them.
Children’s Fitness Rig offers a versatile, affordable and space-efficient solution that packs an entire gym into a single piece of equipment.
Designed for up to six children to use at once, it supports a variety of exercises and children can learn about the joy of movement as well as taking turns, supporting one another and socialising.
The Five fitness stations include:
The Children’s Big Six is a 6-user whole-body exercise frame which is lots of fun to use!
Combining 4 of the most popular products from our Children’s outdoor gym equipment range, there is also access for wheelchair users, so every pupil can benefit and join in the action.
The inclusive product consists of 2 Air Skier platforms situated at either end, a Double Air Walker, as well as T'ai Chi Spinners and an Arm Bike, both of which can be used by wheelchair users.
Fresh Air Fitness not only provides high quality, cost-effective outdoor gym equipment but also offers several special offers designed with primary schools in mind.
With options for every budget, your school can explore the 3 product, 8-user, Primary Starter Package at £5,000 or the Famous Five Package, new for Primary Schools for this year with its 5 product, 8-user offer costing £5,750.
Find out more about all Primary School Special Offers.
For further information on The Children’s Big Six, The Children’s Training Rig, our special offer packages or any other Fresh Air Fitness outdoor gym equipment, our specialist team is here and ready to answer any queries you may have on 01483 366543.
Alternatively, you can contact us via the website.
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