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Speak to an advisor todayIB DP Sports and Health Science Syllabus: Topics + Overview
Topic
Included in both SL and HL
Only HL
Anatomy
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
The skeletal system and the muscular system.
Recommended Learning: 7 Hours
Additional Sub-topics
Exercise Physiology
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
Structure and function of the ventilatory system, structure and function of the cardiovascular system.
Recommended Learning: 17 Hours
Additional Sub-topics
Energy Systems
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
Nutrition, carbohydrates and fat metabolism, nutrition and energy systems.
Recommended Learning: 13 Hours
Additional Sub-topics
Movement Analysis
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
Neuromuscular function, joint and movement type, and fundamentals of biomechanics.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Additional Sub-topics
Skill in Sports
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
The characteristics and classification of skill, information processing, and principles of skill learning.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Additional Sub-topics
Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
Statistical analysis, study design, components of fitness and principles of training programme design.
Recommended Learning: 13 Hours
Additional Sub-topics
Further Anatomy (AHL)
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Not for SL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the skin systems of the body and the structure and function of the brain.
Recommended Learning: 7 Hours
The Endocrine System (AHL)
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Not for SL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the major endocrine organs and the interconnectedness of these and the hormones they circulate in the body.
Recommended Learning: 7 Hours
Fatigue (AHL)
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Not for SL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the various causes of fatigue and how it can be prevented and the recovery process in sports performances.
Recommended Learning: 6 Hours
Friction and Drag (AHL)
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Not for SL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on how different forces act on the performer to create friction and drag and the scientifically designed equipment that they may use to minimize its effects.
Recommended Learning: 8 Hours
Skill Acquisition and Analysis (AHL)
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Not for SL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the performer-coach relationship in learning and developing skills as well as how performance is analysed using various scientific and technological methods.
Recommended Learning: 9 Hours
Genetics and Athletic Performance (AHL)
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Not for SL
Sub-topics
The unit focuses on how genes contribute to enhancing or limiting athletic performance.
Recommended Learning: 7 Hours
Exercise and Immunity (AHL)
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Not for SL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the function of the immune system and how it adapts during different exercises.
Recommended Learning: 6 Hours
Options A - Optimizing physiological performance
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
Training, environmental factors and physical performance, non-nutritional ergogenic aids,
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Sub-topics
Recovery from sports and exercise and training and performance at altitude.
Recommended Learning: 25 Hours
Option B - Psychology of sports
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
Individual differences, motivation, mental preparation for sports, psychological skills training.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Sub-topics
Talent identification and development.
Recommended Learning: 25 Hours
Option C - Physical activity and health
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Sub-topics
Hypokinetic disease, cardiovascular disease, physical activity and obesity, physical activity and type 2 diabetes, physical activity and bone health, perception of exercise for health, exercise and psychological well-being.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Sub-topics
Public health and injury and hazards.
Recommended Learning: 25 Hours
Option D - Nutrition for sports
Recommended Learning:
60 Hours
Sub-topics
Digestion and absorption, water and electrolyte balance, energy balance and body composition, nutritional strategies.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Additional Sub-topics
Glucose uptake, the effects of alcohol on performance and health, and antioxidants.
Recommended Learning: 25 Hours
Anatomy
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
The skeletal system and the muscular system.
Recommended Learning: 7 Hours
Only HL
Additional Sub-topics
Exercise Physiology
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
Structure and function of the ventilatory system, structure and function of the cardiovascular system.
Recommended Learning: 17 Hours
Only HL
Additional Sub-topics
Energy Systems
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
Nutrition, carbohydrates and fat metabolism, nutrition and energy systems.
Recommended Learning: 13 Hours
Only HL
Additional Sub-topics
Movement Analysis
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
Neuromuscular function, joint and movement type, and fundamentals of biomechanics.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Only HL
Additional Sub-topics
Skill in Sports
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
The characteristics and classification of skill, information processing, and principles of skill learning.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Only HL
Additional Sub-topics
Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
Statistical analysis, study design, components of fitness and principles of training programme design.
Recommended Learning: 13 Hours
Only HL
Additional Sub-topics
Further Anatomy (AHL)
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Not for SL
Only HL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the skin systems of the body and the structure and function of the brain.
Recommended Learning: 7 Hours
The Endocrine System (AHL)
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Not for SL
Only HL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the major endocrine organs and the interconnectedness of these and the hormones they circulate in the body.
Recommended Learning: 7 Hours
Fatigue (AHL)
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Not for SL
Only HL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the various causes of fatigue and how it can be prevented and the recovery process in sports performances.
Recommended Learning: 6 Hours
Friction and Drag (AHL)
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Not for SL
Only HL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on how different forces act on the performer to create friction and drag and the scientifically designed equipment that they may use to minimize its effects.
Recommended Learning: 8 Hours
Skill Acquisition and Analysis (AHL)
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Not for SL
Only HL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the performer-coach relationship in learning and developing skills as well as how performance is analysed using various scientific and technological methods.
Recommended Learning: 9 Hours
Genetics and Athletic Performance (AHL)
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Not for SL
Only HL
Sub-topics
The unit focuses on how genes contribute to enhancing or limiting athletic performance.
Recommended Learning: 7 Hours
Exercise and Immunity (AHL)
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Not for SL
Only HL
Sub-topics
This unit focuses on the function of the immune system and how it adapts during different exercises.
Recommended Learning: 6 Hours
Options A - Optimizing physiological performance
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
Training, environmental factors and physical performance, non-nutritional ergogenic aids,
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Only HL
Sub-topics
Recovery from sports and exercise and training and performance at altitude.
Recommended Learning: 25 Hours
Option B - Psychology of sports
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
Individual differences, motivation, mental preparation for sports, psychological skills training.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Only HL
Sub-topics
Talent identification and development.
Recommended Learning: 25 Hours
Option C - Physical activity and health
Topic
Recommended Learning:
±33 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
Hypokinetic disease, cardiovascular disease, physical activity and obesity, physical activity and type 2 diabetes, physical activity and bone health, perception of exercise for health, exercise and psychological well-being.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Only HL
Sub-topics
Public health and injury and hazards.
Recommended Learning: 25 Hours
Option D - Nutrition for sports
Topic
Recommended Learning:
60 Hours
Included in both SL and HL
Sub-topics
Digestion and absorption, water and electrolyte balance, energy balance and body composition, nutritional strategies.
Recommended Learning: 15 Hours
Only HL
Additional Sub-topics
Glucose uptake, the effects of alcohol on performance and health, and antioxidants.
Recommended Learning: 25 Hours
Download full sub-topic list for the IB DP Math AI SL and HL
Download SyllabusIB DP Sports and Health Science Exams and Past Papers: Overview
Paper 1
For both SL and HL
20% of SL Final Exam Grade
20% of HL Final Exam Grade
Example Question
Clavicle Relative
What is the position of the clavicle relative to the ilium? (a) Superior (b) Inferior (c) Lateral (d) Medial
Paper 2
For both SL and HL
35% of SL Final Exam Grade
35% of HL Final Exam Grade
Example Question
Healthy
(a) Outline current recommendations for a healthy balanced diet. (b) Explain how glucose molecules can combine to form disaccharides and polysaccharides. (c) Evaluate field and laboratory testing of human performance. (d) Distinguish between the Karvonen method and the training heart range to monitor exercise intensity.
Paper 3
For both SL and HL
25 % of SL Final Exam Grade
25 % of HL Final Exam Grade
Example Question
Training
A study examined performances from more than 9000 professional tennis matches from 1991 to 2008. Factors associated with either winning or losing matches were recorded. Conclusions from the study were used to propose guidelines for coaches and players when preparing for future matches. Identify the mean value of doable faults a winning playing makers per match. Discuss, with reference to the data, the hypothesis that older players with more years as a professionals will win more matches. Describe interval training.
Internal Assessment (IA)
For both SL and HL
20% of SL Final Exam Grade
20% of HL Final Exam Grade
Example Topic
Numbers and Algebra
The impact of wellness yoga sessions on women’s overall health through menopause.
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“Remember, sports science isn’t just about sports. It’s connected to biology, psychology, and even math, so think about how these subjects intersect with what we’re learning.”
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