Schools in Northern Ireland will be holding their PE lessons outside with no more than 15 pupils.
New COVID-19 guidance has been issued to principals from the Department of Education.
We would encourage schools wherever possible and weather permitting to organise outdoor non-contact PE in groups of 15 or less.
However, the Department (DE) fully recognises the significant challenges that this will present for schools in delivery of the PE Curriculum, particularly in regard to class sizes. DE is working with the other government departments to consider urgently the position of schools. DE will advise schools immediately if there is any change to the current position, it said.
Schools in Northern Ireland re-opened to pupils on Monday following an extended half term holiday.