“…The relationship between physical and sports activity and religion has been a topic of concern in recent studies in Brazil (43) . One focus of these studies involves relationships among religious belonging, moral principles that guide them (especially in Pentecostal churches), and involvement in physical education classes (44,45) . Some evangelical churches, such as the Assemblies of God and Christian Congregations (belonging to the rst wave of Pentecostalism), present a strict moral attitude towards the female body, and consequently, are concerned about avoiding activities that lead to temptation, which are considered sinful.…”