St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
IB Sports Exercise and Health Science
Course Description
This is a Standard Level course.
Sports exercise and health science is a human science driven by curiosity about what makes humankind flourish, both physically and mentally. Spanning multiple disciplines, it is the formal study of the impacts of physiology, biomechanics and psychology on human health and athletic performance.
Like other sciences, this course is also an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigative skills. Students undertake practical experimental investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This helps them to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles to the critical analysis of humankind and its sporting endeavours.
The course is divided into three themes, each explored through the dual lenses of health and performance:
- Exercise physiology and nutrition of the human body
- Biomechanics
- Sports psychology and motor learning
Instructions
Once you have selected a course from this group, please select three more International Baccalaureate courses.
Pre-requisites
It is preferred that students choosing this course have studied 11PES.
Course Specific Costs
$100
Pathway
Assessment Information
Assessment component WeightingExternal assessment (3 hours) 76%
Paper 1 (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Paper 1A—Multiple-choice questions
Paper 1B—Data-based questions
(Total 55 marks) 36%
Paper 2 (1 hour and 30 minutes) Short-answer and extended-response questions
(Total 50 marks) 40%
Internal assessment (10 hours) 24% The internal assessment consists of one task: the scientific investigation. This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
(Total 24 marks)
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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