Head of Department: Mr Richard Lant
Email: richard.lant@wis.edu.hk
Course Objectives
With the ever-expanding sports world that we live in, the importance of understanding the underlying scientific aspects of sports and performance is continuously growing. From amateur sports participants, sports organisations, coaches and trainers all the way to elite sports performers and the sports industry the knowledge required to be the best is immense.
Sports, Exercise and Health Science is offered at Higher Level and Standard Level and is a comprehensive course for those wanting to further explore their desire for linking the science of human movement to sports performance. IB SEHS (HL) enables students to explore each core topic in further detail to develop a deep, rich knowledge for the scientific background to athletic performance. SEHS is valued and recognised by Higher Education institutions as a science.
The International Baccalaureate Sports, Exercise and Health Science option will combine aspects of the study of anatomy, exercise physiology, energy systems, movement analysis, skill in sport and the measurement and evaluation of human performance. The course will develop a rich knowledge of the science behind sports and exercise. It is a demanding yet extremely enjoyable and knowledge fulfilling course. It is a recognised academic qualification for admission to higher education institutions and will be advantageous for some courses. A GCSE Physical Education qualification is not a pre-requisite.
Course Outline:
The course will consist of 6 core topics, with a combination of 4 options (1-6).
Core Topics:
Options at Higher Level:
The SEHS is now offered at Higher Level (an additional 50hrs of learning) and students will develop a deeper and varied knowledge of the science behind sports with a range of further core topics and options to choose from. Students are highly recommended to only consider SESH HL if they have a real interest in the sciences especially Biology and achieve a Grade B or above at GCSE. The core topics at Higher Level include the 6 SL topics in addition to those outlined below:
Topic 7 - Further Anatomy
Topic 8 - The Endocrine system
Topic 9 - Fatigue
Topic 10 - Friction and Drag
Topic 11 - Skill acquisition and analysis
Topic 12 - Genetics and athletic performance
Topic 13 - Exercise and immunity
Entry Requirements
Students are required to obtain a grade C in GCSE Sciences to take this course.
Students will need to have a good level of numeracy with a good standard of written and verbal communication skills. It is an advantage to have an interest in the sports and the sciences.
Assessment
The course is assessed through a combination of external (exam papers) and internal (project and practical work) assessment.
There are 3 external exam papers which are a variety of multiple choice, short-answer questions and extended-response questions.
The internal assessment is through a Group 4 project and practical investigation tasks (IA).
Email: richard.lant@wis.edu.hk
Course Objectives
With the ever-expanding sports world that we live in, the importance of understanding the underlying scientific aspects of sports and performance is continuously growing. From amateur sports participants, sports organisations, coaches and trainers all the way to elite sports performers and the sports industry the knowledge required to be the best is immense.
Sports, Exercise and Health Science is offered at Higher Level and Standard Level and is a comprehensive course for those wanting to further explore their desire for linking the science of human movement to sports performance. IB SEHS (HL) enables students to explore each core topic in further detail to develop a deep, rich knowledge for the scientific background to athletic performance. SEHS is valued and recognised by Higher Education institutions as a science.
The International Baccalaureate Sports, Exercise and Health Science option will combine aspects of the study of anatomy, exercise physiology, energy systems, movement analysis, skill in sport and the measurement and evaluation of human performance. The course will develop a rich knowledge of the science behind sports and exercise. It is a demanding yet extremely enjoyable and knowledge fulfilling course. It is a recognised academic qualification for admission to higher education institutions and will be advantageous for some courses. A GCSE Physical Education qualification is not a pre-requisite.
Course Outline:
The course will consist of 6 core topics, with a combination of 4 options (1-6).
Core Topics:
- Anatomy.
- Exercise physiology.
- Energy systems.
- Movement analysis.
- Skill in sport.
- Measurement and evaluation of human performance.
- Option A: Optimizing physiological performance
- Option C: Physical activity and health
- Option B: Psychology of sport
- Option D: Nutrition for sport, exercise and health
Options at Higher Level:
The SEHS is now offered at Higher Level (an additional 50hrs of learning) and students will develop a deeper and varied knowledge of the science behind sports with a range of further core topics and options to choose from. Students are highly recommended to only consider SESH HL if they have a real interest in the sciences especially Biology and achieve a Grade B or above at GCSE. The core topics at Higher Level include the 6 SL topics in addition to those outlined below:
Topic 7 - Further Anatomy
Topic 8 - The Endocrine system
Topic 9 - Fatigue
Topic 10 - Friction and Drag
Topic 11 - Skill acquisition and analysis
Topic 12 - Genetics and athletic performance
Topic 13 - Exercise and immunity
Entry Requirements
Students are required to obtain a grade C in GCSE Sciences to take this course.
Students will need to have a good level of numeracy with a good standard of written and verbal communication skills. It is an advantage to have an interest in the sports and the sciences.
Assessment
The course is assessed through a combination of external (exam papers) and internal (project and practical work) assessment.
There are 3 external exam papers which are a variety of multiple choice, short-answer questions and extended-response questions.
The internal assessment is through a Group 4 project and practical investigation tasks (IA).
Standard Level Assessment
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
Paper 3 |
Internal Assessment |
Duration: 45 minutes Weighting: 20% |
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Weighting: 35% |
Duration: 1 hour Weighting: 25% |
20% |
Higher Level Assessment
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
Paper 3 |
Internal Assessment |
Duration: 1 hour Weighting: 20% |
Duration: 2 hour 15 minutes Weighting: 35% |
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Weighting: 25% |
20% |
Future Pathways
Physiotherapy, Sports Management, Sport Education, Exercise Science, Sports Therapy, Sports Psychology, Sports Massage.
Physiotherapy, Sports Management, Sport Education, Exercise Science, Sports Therapy, Sports Psychology, Sports Massage.
