FitPro Numbered Mesh Vest Sets

Make calling plays and spotting students easier than ever. Vests are numbered 1 through 12, with large numbers on the front and back of each vest.

Make Tracking Easy

Numbers on these vests make it easy to keep track of specific players during practice or students during PE activities. The bright colors of the vests also aid in spotting players during fast-paced games.

Long-Lasting Construction

Reinforced stitching allows these vests to withstand active play. They are easy to clean and machine washable, with no hand washing required. When properly cared for, these highly durable vests can hold up to years and years of play. All are available in size Large only.

Vest Options

• Competitor. Heavy-duty woven polyester mesh construction with a contoured shape for high-intensity use. 6" numbers.
• RelaxFit. Heavy-duty polyester mesh construction with an elastic-free, flowing bottom. Stands up to intense use. 8" numbers.

15 Physical Education Activities Using FitPro Numbered Mesh Vest Sets

The FitPro Numbered Mesh Vest Sets are durable, breathable, and feature large, easy-to-read numbers on brightly colored mesh vests—ideal for organizing students by team, individual number, or color during PE class. What sets these vests apart is the unique combination of both color and numbering, which allows teachers to assign roles, responsibilities, or movement tasks to individuals or groups with precision and speed. These vests reduce classroom confusion, enhance group management, and open the door to imaginative, structured physical activities that develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy.

1. Number Knockout: Students are scattered across the gym wearing numbered vests. When a number is called, that student must sprint to a cone and perform a movement such as five jumping jacks. Teaches quick reaction, running, and body control.

2. Mesh Math Movers: Call out a math equation (e.g., 5 + 3), and students whose vest numbers add up to the answer must run to the center, complete a task like a leap, and return. Focus: Running, leaping, and teamwork.

3. Number Dash ‘n’ Smash: Toss a ball in the air and call out a number—whoever wears that vest must catch it before the second bounce. Enhances agility and catching skills.

4. Dodge Digit Duel: Students with even numbers versus odd numbers play dodgeball using Gopher Low-Bounce Balls. Develops dodging, throwing, and teamwork.

5. Color & Number Capture Tag: Taggers can only tag players of a specific vest color or number range (e.g., 1–5). Promotes spatial awareness, dodging, and fast decision-making.

6. Run-to-the-Number Relay: Place cones labeled with numbers around the gym. Students sprint to the cone matching their vest number and perform a locomotor movement. Encourages running, jumping, and direction change.

7. Skip Sequence Showdown: Students perform skipping patterns based on their vest number (e.g., odd = skip forward, even = skip backward). Reinforces locomotor skills and pattern recognition.

8. Number Shuffle Sprint: Lay numbered floor dots or poly spots. Students must sprint from their vest number to the next in sequence. Focus: Acceleration, agility, and coordination.

9. FitPro Freeze Tag Fusion: “Its” can only freeze certain numbers or colors. Frozen players must complete a stretching pose to rejoin. Combines tagging, stretching, and strategy.

10. Number Ninja Agility Course: Set up an agility course. Students complete it in numbered waves, using movements like sliding, hopping, and turning. Builds agility and non-locomotor control.

11. Pass & Pivot Puzzle: Students pass a Gopher Playground Ball in numerical order while performing pivot steps. Great for coordination and balance.

12. Juggle by the Numbers: Students form trios with sequential vest numbers and toss beanbags to each other in pattern sequences. Teaches hand-eye coordination and rhythm.

13. Team Tumble Toss: Teams form using same vest color. Each group has a different locomotor pattern to travel and toss balls between teammates. Combines teamwork and tossing.

14. Number Nest Builders: Assign tasks to vest numbers to gather and stack cones or beanbags in a team nest. Teaches organizing by role, locomotor movement, and object control.

15. FitPro Funky Formations: Call out formations by number sets (e.g., "form a triangle using 3, 5, 8"). Students must quickly move and shape themselves. Emphasizes spatial awareness and turning.