- IB
- Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS)
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science is a Group 4 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores exercise physiology and nutrition, biomechanics, sports psychology and motor learning, with a strong focus on scientific inquiry, experimental investigation, and the application of scientific principles to real-world sports, exercise, and health contexts.
The course is available at Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours) and Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours), with first assessment in 2026.
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Multiple choice questions (30 questions) | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | Part of 80% |
| Paper 2 | Data-based and application questions | 1 hour 15 minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes | Part of 80% |
| Internal Assessment | Individual scientific investigation report | 40 hours | 40 hours | 20% |

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Appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities
Acquire a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology
Apply and use a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology