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PE and Sports Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe the sport or physical activity, age group, location and equipment. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant PE and sports risk assessment covering contact sports, gymnastics, athletics, outdoor activities and all relevant HSE guidance in minutes.
Used by PE teachers, sports coordinators, school business managers and community sports clubs across the UK
🏉 Running contact sports like rugby or hockey? Mention the sport and age group — we'll include head injury protocols, tackle technique supervision, mouthguard requirements and concussion recognition procedures as required by UK Sport and the RFU.
Legal requirements for PE and sports activities
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a legal duty on schools, sports clubs and employers to ensure the safety of pupils, students and participants during physical education and sports activities. Section 3 extends this duty to those not directly employed, including visiting pupils, volunteers and contractors. A written risk assessment is mandatory for all PE activities, sports fixtures and outdoor adventurous activities.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to assess risks to the health and safety of employees and others affected by their work. Regulation 3 specifically requires a suitable and sufficient assessment of risks, with control measures documented and reviewed regularly. For schools, this means PE and sports risk assessments must be reviewed annually and after any significant incident or change in equipment, facility or participant group.
Additional guidance comes from the HSE's guidance for schools, which states that while PE and sports carry inherent risks, these must be managed through proper supervision, appropriate equipment, progressive skill development and emergency procedures. The Association for Physical Education (afPE) publishes the Safe Practice in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity guidance, which is widely recognised as the industry standard for safe PE delivery in the UK.
For contact sports, sport-specific governing body guidance applies — for example, the RFU's RugbySafe programme for rugby union, England Hockey's guidance on pitch surfaces and protective equipment, and UK Sport's concussion protocols. Schools and clubs delivering these activities must demonstrate compliance through documented risk assessments that reference this guidance.
How it works
1. Describe the activity
Tell us the sport or physical activity, age group of participants, location (indoor sports hall, outdoor pitch, swimming pool), equipment used and any specific hazards such as weather conditions, uneven surfaces or medical needs. If you're organising an off-site trip or fixture, mention transport and supervision arrangements.
2. We generate your assessment
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant PE and sports risk assessment referencing the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, MHSWR 1999, HSE schools guidance and sport-specific governing body protocols where relevant. All hazards, controls and emergency procedures are documented in full.
3. Download and use immediately
Download as PDF and editable Word document. File it for Ofsted inspections, share it with governors and senior leadership, include it in your school trip pack, or hand it to external coaches and facilities managers. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every PE and sports risk assessment is written in full — covering all activity-specific hazards and controls relevant to your session or fixture.
Contact sport injuries — tackles, collisions, head injury protocols
Gymnastics equipment — inspection schedules, matting, supervision
Muscle strains, sprains and overexertion — warm-up protocols
Slips, trips and falls on wet or uneven surfaces
Weather conditions — heat exhaustion, hypothermia, lightning
Sports equipment hazards — goal posts, javelins, shot puts
Asthma, allergies and medical emergency procedures
Concussion recognition and response protocols
Supervision ratios and qualified coaching requirements
First aid provision and emergency service access
Safeguarding and changing room supervision
Outdoor adventurous activities — climbing, orienteering, water sports
Off-site travel and transport arrangements
Swimming pool safety — lifeguard presence, depth marking, rescue equipment
Works for
From primary school PE lessons to competitive fixtures and outdoor education, Anyrisks covers every type of physical activity and sport.
What customers say
"I run PE across Key Stage 3 and 4. Anyrisks gave me sport-specific assessments for rugby, hockey and athletics in minutes. References RFU protocols and HSE guidance — exactly what our SLT and governors expect."
James T.
Head of PE, secondary school, Yorkshire
"We needed risk assessments for our after-school gymnastics club covering vault, beam and floor work. Anyrisks included equipment inspection schedules, matting requirements and supervision ratios — all in one professional document."
Emma R.
Primary school PE coordinator, Hertfordshire
"Our community football club runs sessions for 5-16 year olds. Anyrisks covered age-appropriate controls, head injury protocols and pitch inspections. Saved me hours and satisfied our insurance requirements."
Michael P.
Sports club coordinator, Greater Manchester
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sport-specific hazards and controls | ✓ | ✗ |
| References HSE schools guidance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Includes governing body protocols (RFU, England Hockey, etc.) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers contact sports, gymnastics and outdoor activities | ✓ | ✗ |
| Concussion and head injury protocols included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Does this meet HSE requirements for schools?
Yes — PE and sports risk assessments are written in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and align with HSE guidance for schools and educational establishments. They satisfy Ofsted inspection requirements and local authority duties.
Can I use it for contact sports like rugby and football?
Yes — describe the sport, age group and playing conditions and the assessment will cover sport-specific risks including head injury protocols, tackle technique supervision, appropriate protective equipment and emergency response procedures.
Does it cover outdoor activities and off-site trips?
Yes — mention the activity type (athletics, orienteering, outdoor adventurous activities) and location and we will include transport, weather considerations, emergency access, supervision ratios and first aid requirements.
Is gymnastics equipment covered?
Yes — describe the apparatus (vaulting boxes, beams, trampolines, wall bars) and the assessment will include equipment inspection schedules, matting requirements, supervision protocols and progressive skill development controls.
Can I use it for after-school sports clubs?
Yes — the assessment works for curricular PE lessons, extra-curricular clubs, competitive fixtures and community sports programmes. Mention the context and we will tailor supervision and safeguarding requirements accordingly.
Does it include medical and first aid procedures?
Yes — all PE and sports assessments include asthma and allergy protocols, concussion recognition and response procedures, access to first aid equipment and emergency service contact arrangements. Mention any specific medical needs and we will incorporate them.
How quickly can I generate an assessment?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the sport or activity, age group, location and equipment and Anyrisks produces a complete, HSE-compliant PE and sports risk assessment instantly.
Can I edit it after download?
Yes — you receive the assessment as both PDF and editable Word document. Adapt it to reflect your school's policies, add student names for trips, or update equipment lists as required.