Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS)

Group 4 subject


This exciting course is available at both HL and SL. It incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sport, exercise and health. Students cover a range of core and option topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This provides students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyse human performance.


The internal assessment is based upon practical experimental investigations and not physical performance. This course suits students who like to apply science to sport.



SEHS HOD Presentation.mp4

Course content

SL and HL courses share the core syllabus. HL students study to a far greater depth and breadth.

Core curriculum

  • anatomy

  • exercise physiology

  • energy systems

  • movement analysis

  • skill in sport

  • measurement and evaluation of human performance


Additional Higher Level topics (AHL)

  • HL covers each topic in more depth with particular emphasis on:

  • further anatomy

  • the endocrine system

  • fatigue

  • friction and drag

  • skill acquisition

  • genetics

  • exercise and immunity


Options

  • Both SL and HL students will study two options during the course. The possible topics are:

  • optimising physiological performance

  • psychology in sport

  • physical activity and health

  • nutrition for sport and exercise


For SEHS SL and HL syllabus, click here.


Full syllabus details will be available on the website as soon as they are published by IBO. For further information, please contact Vicki Hill (vhi@uwcsea.edu.sg) or Denise Stevenson (dst@uwcsea.edu.sg) or Darren Parnell (dwp@uwcsea.edu.sg).


Skills developed

The aims of the course are to:

  • acquire knowledge and understanding to apply scientific principles in relation to sport

  • enable students to critically analyse human performance

  • encourage students to question data and appreciate the value of scientific method

  • promote internationalism and ethics by considering sport and health relative to the individual and global context


Assessment

External assessment – 80%

  • three written papers

Internal assessment – 20%

  • practical experimental investigations


University courses and careers

A dynamic approach to the science-related skills of research and critical analysis will be a valuable asset for any university course and will begin to prepare students if they are considering studying sports science. This discipline can also effectively complement other science subjects. Careers for sports science graduates include sports science research, sport and leisure management, sports media, teaching, coaching, and marketing.