Ramadan Guidance for Schools and Educational Settings: Physical Education and Physical Activity
- Date Published
- Feb 2024
- Publisher(s)
- Birmingham City University
- Document Type
- Practical Toolkit/Guidance
- More Info
- https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.afpe.org.uk/resource/resmgr/downloads/resources/ramadan_guidance_for_pe_and_.pdf
- Themes
- COVID-19 Recovery, Economic Impact, Education*, Health & Wellbeing*, Infrastructure & Travel*, Physical Activity, Physical Inactivity, Social & Community*, Strategy & Policy, Under Represented Groups*
- Sub Themes
- Mental Health, Physical Health, Facilities, Planning, Travel, Ethnically Diverse Communities
- Geographic Area
- National
- Lifestages
- Children & Young People, Adults, Older Adults
- Sport / Activity
- Athletics, Cycling, Gymnastics, Swimming, Walking
This position paper provides guidance to schools and educational establishments on accommodating and supporting fasting students and Physical Education (PE) teachers during Ramadan.
Section 1: Explains Ramadan, its significance for Muslims, and practical implications. Includes key definitions and an infographic on the Ramadan cycle.
Section 2: Outlines the current state of the children's physical activity and the role of schools in delivering PE.
Section 3: Provides guidance on activities that do and do not break the fast.
Section 4: Offers guidance for schools in supporting fasting students and staff during Ramadan, summarised in an infographic acronym.
Section 5: Addresses misconceptions about physical activity during Ramadan and provides guidance for staff on the Islamic stance on physical activity during this period.
