{"id":3498,"date":"2025-10-06T10:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canterbury.kent.sch.uk\/the-canterbury-academy\/?page_id=3498"},"modified":"2025-12-04T14:29:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:29:28","slug":"pe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/canterbury.kent.sch.uk\/the-canterbury-academy\/our-learning\/pe\/","title":{"rendered":"PE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Study Physical Education?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At The Canterbury Academy, we recognise that Physical Education has a hugely important role to play in ensuring we promote a healthy lifestyle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-462057fc wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/canterbury.kent.sch.uk\/the-canterbury-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/SPORT-PILLAR-1024x342.webp ,https:\/\/canterbury.kent.sch.uk\/the-canterbury-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/SPORT-PILLAR.webp 780w, https:\/\/canterbury.kent.sch.uk\/the-canterbury-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/SPORT-PILLAR.webp 360w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/canterbury.kent.sch.uk\/the-canterbury-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/SPORT-PILLAR-1024x342.webp\" alt=\"Sports and PE lesson at the Canterbury Academy click to learn more\" class=\"uag-image-3287 lazyload\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" title=\"SPORT PILLAR\" role=\"img\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/342;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The purpose of studying PE at The Canterbury Academy is\u2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offering a fully inclusive range of sports which positively impacts students\u2019 physical, social, and mental well-being, through developing the students\u2019 confidence, self-esteem and resilience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering a broad and varied curriculum, that is as much about participation as it is competitive sport. This will enable students to lead physically active lifestyles beyond their school years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop students\u2019 skills in leadership, coaching and officiating which are transferrable and can be used in future employment opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;background-color:#d8d8d8;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c95d527d alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3052f05c\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Recommended Reading<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance\/dp\/0008285098\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=endure&amp;qid=1574167874&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance\u202f<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Alex Hutchinson&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Sports-Gene-Talent-Practice-Success\/dp\/022409162X\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+sports+gene&amp;qid=1574167914&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Gene: Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 David Epstein&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Black-Box-Thinking-Performance-Surprising\/dp\/1473613809\/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=the+sports+gene&amp;qid=1574167914&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Black Box Thinking: Marginal Gains and the Secrets of High Performance: The Surprising Truth About Success<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 Matthew Syed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Bounce-Myth-Talent-Power-Practice\/dp\/0007350546\/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=the+sports+gene&amp;qid=1574167914&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 Matthew Syed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell\/dp\/0141036257\/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=malcom+gladwell&amp;qid=1574168095&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outliers: The Story of Success<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 Malcom Gladwell&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Luck-Fresh-Look-At-Fortune\/dp\/1408830604\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=luck&amp;qid=1574168044&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Luck: A Fresh Look At Fortune<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 Ed Smith&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Secret-Race-Inside-Cover-ups-Winning\/dp\/055216917X\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IC76W5ZBZVOF&amp;keywords=tyler+hamilton+the+secret+race&amp;qid=1574168215&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=tyler+hamilt%2Cstripbooks%2C164&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 Daniel Coyle&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Racing-Through-Dark-David-Millar\/dp\/1409120384\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=david+millar&amp;qid=1574168267&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Racing Through the Dark: The Fall and Rise of David Millar<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 David Millar&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B004CFBMRY\/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Born to Run: The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners, and the greatest race the world has never seen\u202f<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 Christopher McDougall&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeverlearner.com\/\">Theeverlearner.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brianmac.co.uk\/\">Brianmac.co.uk&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/subjects\/znyb4wx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBC bitesize<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See our learning journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Education Roadmap<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Physical Education at The Canterbury Academy is taught in a sequential way to enable a smooth transition from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Stage 3 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in Key Stage 3 experience 4 hours of core Physical Education a fortnight. This comprises two balancing activities on a termly rotation. Students in Years 7 and 8 can opt to have an additional hour of sport on their timetables each week, we call this \u2018Pillars\u2019. During these sessions, students can deepen their understanding and develop their mastery skills in a range of sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Year 9 students can select a \u201cpreference\u201d. Students selecting Physical Education as a preference will gain an insight into fitness testing and training, leadership and coaching as well as technical analysis of a variety of sports. This is timetabled with a range of theory or practical lessons in addition to their core Physical Education.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Stage 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in Key Stage 4 receive 4 hours of practical PE lessons. Students will rotate activities on a 3-weekly basis. This is to offer breadth, encourage healthy lifestyles, and a love for physical activity and sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students have the option in Year 10 to select Physical Education as a GCSE pathway. Students can select either GCSE PE or BTEC Sport. These options enable learners to select the right pathway that is most suited to them and their learning needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Stage 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in Key Stage 5 can select from a variety of options including single, double, or triple BTEC Sport or A Level PE. These pathways enable students to gain insight into the sports industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 200 students in our Sixth Form are part of our Sixth Form sports academies, and these qualifications can be timetabled to support students with their academic studies and sporting commitments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are a part of our elite sports programme receive 10 hours of timetabled sports coaching and fitness training. We also offer Sixth Form recreational sport and extracurricular club.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Mathematics Department<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Miss A Brabon<\/td><td>Teacher of PE, Director of Teaching and Learning &#8211; Physical Education<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mr P Relph<\/td><td>Head of the Sports Pillar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mr J McCue<\/td><td>Head of Key Stage 3 PE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ms B Nugent<\/td><td>Head of Key Stage 4 PE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mr J Lunnan<\/td><td>Head of Key Stage 5 PE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ms. K Farrer<\/td><td>Teacher of PE &#8211; Senior Vice Principal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mr J Bonney<\/td><td>Teacher of PE &#8211; Assistant Vice Principal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mrs N Bonneywell<\/td><td>Teacher of PE &#8211; Practical Faculty Lead<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ms L Philips<\/td><td>Teacher of PE  &#8211; Head of Learning Year 11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mr S Beale<\/td><td>Teacher of PE <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ms B Shellum<\/td><td>Teacher of PE <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mr S Banks<\/td><td>Teacher of PE <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mrs Z Poulter<\/td><td>Teacher of PE <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ms G Edwards<\/td><td>Sports Partnership Manager<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mr C Kidd<\/td><td>Coach<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-87b42d42\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Courses offered at KS4 and KS5<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Stage 4<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GCSE Physical Education <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BTEC Level 2 Sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Stage 5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Level Physical Education <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BTEC Level 3 Sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Study Physical Education? 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