Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Modern sport is widely viewed as a science, which incorporates many aspects such as Psychology, Physiology, Biomechanics and Skill Acquisition. It is this science that also provides a foundation for physical health and well-being, which has a significant relevance to everyday life. In a world where many millions of people are physically inactive and afflicted by chronic ill health, the sport and exercise scientist should be equally proficient when prescribing exercise for the promotion of health and well-being. Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS) sits in IB group 4. It is available at Standard and Higher Level. The SEHS curriculum explores three themes: - exercise physiology and nutrition of the human body; - biomechanics; - sports psychology and motor learning. Through these, SEHS students will develop long-enduring knowledge and understanding of the science at play in human physiology, biomechanics and psychology.