IB Sports Science

Categories: IB

Description

The IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science course has two levels: Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL). Students will explore the concepts, theories, models, and techniques that are essential to the subject of science with respect to exercise and health. Through these aspects, they will develop their understanding of the scientific method.

The syllabus is designed such that it would help draw students’ attention to its international-mindedness. An increasing recognition of the international nature of scientific problems has led to a global approach to research in various fields of science. For example, the brilliant work of the World Health Organisation (WHO) led to the eradication of smallpox from the face of the earth. Scientific knowledge has great power to transform societies, and the IB program aims to promote this very knowledge.

Mastery of core curriculum topics
Unique question-specific strategies
Exam techniques practiced through extensive question practice and personalised feedback
An applied understanding and appreciation of the subject beyond the syllabus
Appreciate scientific study and creativity within the global framework
Acquire and apply a plethora of scientific knowledge, methods, and techniques
Develop the ability to analyse, evaluate, and synthesize information
Lifelong subject and interdisciplinary skills

Topics for this course

Six compulsory topics at the Standard Level

Anatomy
Exercise physiology
Energy systems
Movement analysis
Skill in sports
Measurement and evaluation of human performance