IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science

Grade: 11-12th

Term: Yearlong

Course Type: Elective

Course Prerequisite(s): None, but highly suggested for those who have earned a “B” or higher in Math and Science courses

Overview:

This course involves the study of the science that explains Human Performance and provides the opportunity to apply these principles. The course 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 including Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Energy Systems, Movement Analysis, Skill in Sport, and Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of international dimension and ethics by considering sport, exercise, and health relative to the individual and in a global context.

Units and activities:

Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Energy Systems, Movement Analysis, Skill In Sport, Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance