Encouraging primary school aged children to get involved in outdoor fitness has never been easier with Sunshine Gym and their children’s equipment.
It’s no secret that primary schools must encourage children to take time for outdoor exercise! Therefore outdoor fitness equipment in playgrounds is the way forward for providing primary school children with much needed physical development opportunities.
Our primary school fitness equipment boasts both fun and practicality when it comes to promoting exercise amongst KS1 and KS2 children. Making it the perfect use for your Sports Premium Funding!
You’ll find our primary school fitness equipment is similar to our adult range. However we have re-designed it specifically for school children under 140cm in height, keeping safety in mind.
As well as providing a fun fitness alternative to regular outdoor play, our outdoor fitness equipment also provides a range of benefits for KS1 and KS2 children. This includes both improved balance, and coordination!
Additionally, our children’s product range excludes strength building equipment, as here at Sunshine Gym we believe that strength training/ muscle building shouldn’t be for children. We’re all about keeping it fun!
But it doesn’t stop there! Our multi-user pieces also go a long way to encourage friendships in a playground, by helping to improve communication through promoting social interaction in schools.
Much like climbing frames, our children’s range of outdoor gym equipment works on the child’s body weight, helping them enhance their motor skills and agility.
Encouraging children to stay active by using outdoor gym equipment promotes the production of vitamin D. Exposure to natural sunlight while exercising outdoors contributes to the body's vitamin D synthesis, which is crucial for bone health and overall immune function.
Engaging in outdoor physical activities helps regulate heart rate, contributing to better cardiovascular health.
Incorporating outdoor gyms on your school yard or green spaces not only promotes physical health but also instils the value of regular exercise from a young age. It cultivates a positive attitude towards fitness and encourages a lifelong habit of staying active.
Packages suitable for KS1 & KS2
Featured Case Studies
Tittensor First School, Staffordshire
Ysgol Emmanuel, Rhyl
Northlands Primary School, Essex
Ramsden Primary School, Worksop
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary, Peterlee
Rode Heath Primary School, Cheshire
Health benefits of Sunshine Gym's outdoor gym equipment in primary schools
Outdoor gyms provide an excellent platform for children to improve their cardiovascular fitness. Using Sunshine Gym’s equipment to engage in activities such as cycling, rowing, and stretching helps target the cardiovascular system and strengthen the heart and lungs, promoting better overall health.
Improves social interaction
Outdoor gym spaces offer a chance for enhanced social interaction, allowing young people to engage in group exercise and play together.
Increases attention span
Engaging in physical activities outdoors increases attention span and focus, positively impacting cognitive development.
Encourages physical fitness
The availability of outdoor cardio equipment and open space encourages physical fitness, helping children to become stronger.
Builds healthy habits
Regular use of outdoor gyms can teach children healthy habits from a young age, promoting a positive attitude towards physical activity.
Ask the Experts!
At Sunshine Gym we have over 12 years’ experience working with primary schools to design and install outdoor gym equipment. Our wealth of knowledge and experience has allowed us to provide the best quality and service to our customers, on each and every job. This is echoed in the fitness equipment feedback we have received from a range of primary schools over the years.
On top of this, Sunshine Gym also offer free training sessions for both children and staff on their brand new outdoor fitness equipment! This improves both safety and fun when it comes to lesson planning and usage.
We ensure that all primary school fitness equipment is designed and installed with the same high safety standards as the adult equipment. This includes our own unique safety stop system wherever there are moving parts!
Take a look at our full range of KS1 & KS2 outdoor fitness packages here, or contact one of our advisors for more information on primary school equipment.
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