Premier League Primary Stars has teamed up with EA Sports FC to launch a brand-new, free teaching resource designed to energise classrooms and playgrounds across the UK. The activity pack, titled Positive Play with EA Sports FC, blends football and gaming to inspire pupils to get active, build teamwork, and develop leadership skills – all while promoting a positive and inclusive football culture in schools.
With research showing that 4 in 5 young people say sport-themed video games motivate them to be active in real life, this resource taps into a powerful cultural connection. It uses in-game training drills from EA SPORTS FC 26 to engage pupils in a way that feels relevant and exciting, helping them develop not only football skills but also broader life and leadership skills.
Positive Play Activities
At the heart of the resource are six short, flexible activities that combine movement, football, and gaming. These are designed to help teachers enhance PE lessons or enrichment sessions, while promoting inclusive play, teamwork, and essential movement skills.
The resource also reinforces the transferability of these skills – showing how they apply not only to other sports and physical activities, but also to pupils’ wider engagement in school and life. It promotes the positive relationship between physical activity and personal development, making it especially valuable for schools focused on wellbeing and holistic education.
Leadership Skills Session
Alongside Positive Play, Premier League’s Leadership Skills session gives older or more confident pupils the opportunity to lead and inspire their peers, helping to create a positive, inclusive play culture across the school. It’s a powerful way to build pupil voice, confidence, and responsibility – all while supporting active play.
Why it matters
This new resource is:
- Curriculum-aligned and teacher-friendly: Easy to implement with minimal preparation.
- Culturally relevant: Connects with pupils’ interests in gaming and football to drive real-world physical activity.
- Inclusive and wellbeing-focused: Encourages participation from all pupils, regardless of ability or background.
- Timely and topical: Addresses key issues in education around active lifestyles, screen time, positive play and leadership development.
This collaboration between Premier League Primary Stars and EA Sports FC is a compelling example of how sport and gaming can come together to support education. It’s a resource that teachers will find both practical and inspiring – and one that could make a real difference in schools.
