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    Physical Education

    Get Fit with PE Favorites from Sportime

    For over 50 years, physical education teachers and childcare providers have trusted Sportime for all their fitness needs. This popular brand in the School Specialty family has all of your PE favorites, from balls to hoops, floor mats to fitness, and storage solutions to keep it all organized. Looking for the PE favorites of the favorites? Here are 10 our teachers know will be a hit with students of all ages!

    Fitness & Agility

    These fan favorites are perfect for any age. Everyone loves getting their hips moving with hoops, and jump ropes are a great full-body fitness workout. Spot markers are a versatile necessity for any program. Use them as bases for baseball or kickball, mark boundaries for volleyball or soccer, or set them up for agility drills!

    hula hoops
    Sportime Dur-O-Hoops, 24 Inch and 28 Inch, Assorted Colors, Set of 12
    jump ropes
    Sportime Jump Ropes, 7 Feet, Assorted Colors with Red Handles, Set of 6
    spot markers for PE class
    Sportime Spot Markers, 10 Inch Diameter, Assorted Colors, Set of 6

    Balls

    If a game or sport includes a ball, Sportime has what you need! Find plenty of game-specifics like basketballs and soccer balls, or go with an AllBall that can be used in a number of group games and activities. These tactile balls are 4 inches in diameter and perfect for practicing anything from juggling to softball.

    basketballs
    Sportime Max Men’s Basketballs, 29-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6
    versatile balls for PE class
    Sportime Inflatable AllBalls, 4 Inch Diameter, Assorted Colors, Set of 6
    volleyballs
    Sportime Max Size 4 Soccer Balls, Set of 6

    Flying Discs

    With the rise of disc golf, these colorful schoolyard standards have become a Kindergarten to college outdoor favorite. In true Sportime style, there are multiple options depending on student needs, including real deal hard plastic discs for the more experienced tosser or a safer foam alternative for beginners.

    flying disc frisbees
    Sportime Flying Discs, 9 Inch Diameter, Assorted Colors, Set of 6
    flying disc frisbees from sportime
    Sportime Gradestuff Foam Flying Discs, 8-1/2 Inch Diameter, Assorted Colors, Set of 6

    PE Packs

    If you’re looking to introduce students to a broad range of activities, a pack or bundle is a great way to save valuable funds. This recess pack includes kickballs, basketballs, footballs, a soccer ball, jump ropes, and flying discs. Or go all in on badminton with a full set! And when recess or class is over, clean up is easy with an included storage bag.

    Sportime Recess Pack, Red, Set of 20 Pieces
    Sportime Complete Sport Badminton Kit, 25 Pieces

    No matter what you’re looking for to equip your PE class or activity space, Sportime has you covered with our quality lineup of time-tested PE favorites!

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    1. rmklabourhire says

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      Great post The PE favorites you shared are perfect for keeping students active and engaged. Thanks for the helpful suggestions

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