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Group 4 - Sciences

IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS)

2 Year-Long Elective Unit

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. 

Course Description and Aims

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigative skills. It is an applied science course within group 4, with aspects of biological and physical science being studied in the specific context of sports, exercise and health. Moreover, the subject matter goes beyond the traditional science subjects to offer a deeper understanding of the issues related to sports, exercise and health in the 21st century. Apart from being worthy of study in its own right, SEHS is a good preparation for courses in higher or further education related to sports fitness and health and serves as useful preparation for employment in sports and leisure industries. 

Key features of the curriculum and assessment model:

  • Available at standard (SL) and higher levels (HL)
  • The minimum prescribed number of hours is 150 for SL and 240 for HL
  • The SEHS course incorporates the disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sport, exercise and health
  • A combination of syllabus content and experimental work provides the opportunity for students to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and analyse human performance
  • The SEHS course has strong international dimensions such as international sporting competition and the international bodies that regulate them. Ethical issues that exist within sporting competitions are considered
  • The comprehensive curriculum provides excellent preparation for university courses including those specifically related to Sport, Sports Science or Physical Education

 

 

Curriculum Model Overview

Component

Exercise physiology and nutrition of the human body

  • Communication
  • Hydration and nutrition
  • Response

Biomechanics

  • Generating movement in the body
  • Forces, motion and movement
  • Injury

Sports psychology and motor learning

  • Individual differences
  • Motor learning
  • Motivation
  • Stress and coping
  • Psychological skills

Experimental program

  • Practical work
  • Collaborative sciences project (Group 4)
  • Scientific investigation (IA)

 

 

Assessment at a Glance

 

Type of Assessment 

Format of Assessment 

Time (hours) 

Weighting 
Final Grade (%) 

SL 

HL 

External 

3 

4.25 

76 

Paper 1  

Paper 1A: Multiple-choice questions 

Paper 1B: Data-based questions and questions on experimental work 

1.5 

1.75 

36 

Paper 2 

Short answer and extended-response questions 

1.5 

2.5 

40 

Internal 

10 

24 

Scientific Investigation 

This scientific investigation is an open-ended task in which the student gathers and analyses data in order to answer their own formulated research question. The outcome of the scientific investigation will be assessed through the form of a written report. The maximum overall word count for the report is 3,200 words. 

10 

24