# The Prison Rules 1999, Article 29: Physical education


(1) If circumstances reasonably permit, a prisoner aged 21 years or over shall be given the opportunity to participate in physical education for at least one hour a week.
(2) The following provisions shall apply to the extent circumstances reasonably permit to a prisoner who is under 21 years of age—
(a) provision shall be made for the physical education of such a prisoner within the normal working week, as well as evening and weekend physical recreation; the physical education activities will be such as foster personal responsibility and the prisoner’s interests and skills and encourage him to make good use of his leisure on release; and
(b) arrangements shall be made for each such prisoner who is a convicted prisoner to participate in physical education for two hours a week on average.
(3) In the case of a prisoner with a need for remedial physical activity, appropriate facilities will be provided.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/728/article/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prison-rules-1999/article-29
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