Discover ideas to inspire young people to have fun and develop through visits linked to physical education.
1. Rock UK
With locations in the Scottish Borders, South Wales, Northamptonshire and Kent, activities with Rock UK include climbing, kayaking and mountain biking (pictured top) which can foster wellbeing and boost physical health. The immersive nature of these activities encourages mindfulness which can reduce stress and create a positive impact on your students’ wellbeing, physical fitness, and sense of achievement.
2. The Wave
Located in Bristol, The Wave offers a special place for an education-led active learning adventure. The inland surfing lake is suitable for children over the age of six and provides an opportunity to take part in a surf lesson to help build confidence and personal development.
It aims to deliver more than 1,000 surfing waves every hour, with pre- and post-visit resources available for teachers. All wetsuits, surf boards and other equipment needed are provided in the booking price.
3. Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Resilience techniques and physical education are integrated into the Norfolk-based activity centre’s programmes.
From learning how to jump safely and honing balance skills on the AIR JUMP, to developing upper body strength and stretching rarely used muscles on the new Tree Climbing activity; the adventurous nature of the activities at Hilltop Outdoor Centre brings a unique aspect to physical education for children.
Each activity gives visiting pupils the tools that will support them throughout life and aid their overall physical and mental wellbeing, due to the high-level instructors on-site.
4. iFly indoor
iFLY Indoor skydiving replicates the freefall part of skydiving in a safe environment – a purpose-built wind tunnel. Flyers float on a bed of air in wind speeds of up to 140mph, with the experience taking around 45 minutes, including training, gearing up and taking an exhilarating flight. All tunnels have fixed video and still cameras to capture and create memories.
5. Snozone
Snozone has an array of activities that support the National Curriculum, helping support students develop their sporting and social skills, self-confidence and resilience. The team teaches and assess the snow sports components for A-Level and GSCE PE, so schools in need can get assessed closer to home.
With sites in Milton Keynes or Castleford in Yorkshire, any one of any ability can test their skills – it is the only UK operator with its own Disability Snow School.
6. Zip World
Whether it’s leaping on bouncy nets in an underground cavern or pushing themselves on an unforgettable treetop adventure course, children will benefit from the activities on offer at Zip World. Teachers can opt for the Zip World Educational Programme which zips pupils out of the classroom and into a whole new world of learning with a guided Zip World visit, lesson plans, workbooks and resources.
7. UKSA
The UK’s leading maritime and water sports training centre on the Isle of Wight, UKSA, welcomes 9,000 young people each year. Kayaking, dinghy sailing, keel boating, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding are among the exhilarating activities on offer from UKSA.
Even if students have never been to the coast, or set foot in water, they will soon be making waves, learning new skills and overcoming challenges.
