Pacesetter Hurdle Pak

Introduce children to hurdling through progressive, confidence-building activities with the Pacesetter Hurdle Pak. Featuring 16 folding hurdles in four different heights, four rhythm poles and activity cards, the pack supports the development of stride patterns, coordination, agility and speed.

Key benefits

• Introduces children to hurdling through easy, progressive stages

• Four different hurdle heights allow activities to be adapted for different abilities

• Rhythm poles help pupils develop their stride pattern, rhythm and timing

• Folding hurdles are lightweight and easy to set up, move and store

• Suitable for PE lessons, athletics training and primary school competitions

• Provides enough equipment for varied drills, circuits and group activities

Educational value

• Supports the development of speed, agility and coordination

• Helps pupils practise hurdling technique and obstacle clearance

• Encourages consistent stride patterns between hurdles

• Progressive hurdle heights allow pupils to build confidence gradually

• Activity cards provide structured ideas for teaching and training

• Suitable for individual practice, small-group drills and team activities

About athletics

• Athletics includes running, jumping and throwing disciplines

• Hurdling is a track activity in which athletes run while clearing a series of evenly spaced barriers

• Effective hurdling combines speed, rhythm, balance and coordination

• Rhythm poles can be used before the hurdles to help pupils practise stride length and timing

• Progressive hurdle activities allow pupils to develop their technique before moving to higher barriers

• Athletics activities can help develop movement skills, physical confidence and active participation

Suggested uses

• Introducing primary-aged pupils to hurdling

• Practising stride length, rhythm and timing with the rhythm poles

• Developing lead-leg and trailing-leg technique

• Creating progressive hurdle courses using different heights

• Organising relay races, agility circuits and team challenges

• Supporting PE lessons, athletics clubs and school sports days

Set-up and use

• Begin with the rhythm poles to help pupils practise their stride pattern and timing

• Introduce the 20cm hurdles before progressing to the higher options

• Position the hurdles with suitable spacing for the age and ability of participants

• Ensure each hurdle is fully opened and positioned securely before use

• Fold the hurdles after each session for convenient storage

• Use the supplied activity cards to support structured lesson delivery

Safety information

• Position the hurdles and rhythm poles on a clear, level and suitable activity surface

• Use appropriate spacing for the age and ability of participants

• Keep running and landing areas clear of unused equipment

• Allow sufficient space for pupils to slow down after completing the course

• Inspect the hurdles and rhythm poles for damage before every session

• Remove damaged equipment from use immediately

• Hurdling activities should take place under appropriate supervision

What’s included

• 4 x 20cm folding hurdles

• 4 x 30cm folding hurdles

• 4 x 40cm folding hurdles

• 4 x 50cm folding hurdles

• 4 x rhythm poles

• Hurdle Pak activity cards

Specifications

• Progressive primary school hurdling pack

• Folding hurdle construction

• Four different hurdle heights

• Total number of hurdles: 16

• Hurdles per height: 4

• Number of rhythm poles: 4

• Hurdle heights: 20cm, 30cm, 40cm and 50cm

• Hurdle width: 50cm