Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences

Group 4

Course Structure

SL and HL

Prerequisites:

Nil

Exclusions:

Nil

Sports, exercise and health science outline 

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigative skills. It covers aspects of biological and physical science, 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.   

The course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sports, exercise and health. Students will cover a range of core and option topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyse human performance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of international dimension and ethics by considering sports, exercise and health relative to the individual and in a global context.  

The course is available at both standard level (SL) and higher level (HL), and therefore accommodates students who wish to study SEHS as their major subject in higher education and those who do not. 

 

Coursework

Group 4: Standard Level Teaching Hours Higher Level Teaching Hours
Components   150   240
Core There are six compulsory topics in the core.
1. Anatomy
2. Exercise Physiology
3. Energy Systems
4. Movements Analysis
5. Skill in Sports
6. Measurement and evaluation of human performance		 7
17
13
15
15
13		 There are seven additional topics in higher level.7. Further anatomy
8. The endocrine system
9. Fatigue
10. Friction and Drag
11. Skill Acquisition and Analysis
12. Genetics and Athletic Performance
13. Exercise and Immunity		 7
8
6
8
7
7
7
Options There are four options. Students are required to study any two options.
A. Optimizing physiological performance
B. Psychology of Sports
C. Physical activity and health
D. Nutrition for sports, exercise and health		 30   50
Practical Work   40   60

Assessment

Group 4: Standard Level     Higher Level    
Component Format of assessment Time (hours) Weighting of final grade (%) Format of assessment Time (hours) Weighting of final grade (%)
Paper 1 30 multiple-choice questions on the core syllabus 0.75 20 40 minute multiple choice questions 1 20
Paper 2 Section A: Students answer one data-based question and several short-answer questions on the core (all compulsory).
Section B: Students answer one extended-response questions on the core (from a choice of three).		 1.25 35 Section A: one data-based question and several short answer questions on the core and AHL topics (all compulsory)
Section B: two extended-response questions on the core and AHL ( from a choice of four)		 2.25 35
Paper 3 Several short-answer questions (all compulsory) in each of the two options studied 1 25 Several short answer and extended response questions (all compulsory) in each of the two options studied 1.25 25
Internal Individual Investigation 10 20 Individual Investigation 10 20

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