Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Require schools have at least three physical education lessons a week
Closed
17 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe there should be a minimum of three physical education (PE) lessons per week in schools.
The NHS recommends children and adolescents ages 5 through 18 years should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity each day. Many children across the country do not achieve this, and requiring schools to have at least three PE lessons per week could have a real benefit.
Timeline
| 4 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
4 Apr 2022
Closed
18 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.