IB Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sport, 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 analyze human performance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of internationalism and ethics by considering sport, exercise, and health relative to the individual and in a global context.
Prerequisites
B average in previous science courses and/or teacher recommendation. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course prepares students for the required Standard Level IB examination in Sports, Exercise, and Health Science, which is taken at the end of the course of study. Students not completing the Internal Assessment and/or not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point (28055) (28057). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the grade upon completion of the course.