YCIS Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences | Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences

Overview of the Course:

The attainment of excellence in sport is the result of innate ability or skill and the dedicated pur-suit of a programme of physical and mental training accompanied by appropriate nutrition. Training programme design should not be left to chance. Rather, it should be designed thoughtfully and analytically after careful consideration of the physiological, biomechanical and psychological demands of the activity. This is the role of the sport and exercise scientist who, regardless of the athletic event, should be equipped with the necessary knowledge to be able to perform this task competently. Furthermore, in a world where many millions of people are physically inactive and afflicted by chronic disease and ill health, the sport and exercise scientist should be equally profi-cient when prescribing exercise for the promotion of health and well-being.

Scientific inquiry conducted over many decades has accumulated a vast amount of information across a range of sub-disciplines that contribute to our understanding of health and human per-formance in relation to sport and exercise. The Diploma Programme course in SEHS involves the study of the science that underpins physical performance and provides the opportunity to apply these principles.

The course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psy-chology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sport, exercise and health. Students will cover a range of core and option topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyse human perform-ance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of international dimension and ethics by con-sidering sport, exercise and health relative to the individual and in a global context.

Course Objectives:

It is in this context that the Diploma Programme sports, exercise and health science course should aim to:

1. appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities

2. acquire a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology

3. apply and use a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology

4. develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize scientific information

5. develop a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities

6. develop experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies develop and apply 21st-century information and communication skills in the study of science become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of science and technology

7. develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge.

Course Content:

Core topics for standard level:

• Topic 1: Anatomy

• Topic 2: Exercise physiology

• Topic 3: Energy systems

• Topic 4: Movement analysis

• Topic 5: Skill in sport

• Topic 6: Measurement and evaluation of human performance

Additional topics for HL:

• Further anatomy

• The endocrine system

• Fatigue

• Friction and drag

• Skill acquisition and analysis

• Genetics and athletic performance

• Exercise and immunity

Optional topics (two will be studied):

• Optimising physiological performance

• Psychology of sports

• Physical activity and health

• Nutrition for sports, exercise and health

Internal Assessment:

This individual investigation is worth 20% of the total grade

External Assessment:

Assessment

In addition to in-class homework, papers, projects and tests, the IB assessment of this course includes:

Standard Level:

Paper 1 – Multiple Choice Paper on Units 1-6

Paper 2 – Short-answer Paper on Units 1-6

Paper 3 – Short-answer Paper on two Options topics

Higher Level:

Paper 1 – Multiple Choice Paper on Units 1-13

Paper 2 – Short-answer Paper on Units 1-13

Paper 3 – Short-answer Paper on two Options topics

Subject Pathway:

• The global sports market reached a value of nearly $488.5 billion in 2018, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% since 2014, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% to nearly $614.1 billion by 2022.

• In the college sports sector, choose from these athletic department jobs:

• Athletic Trainer

• Coach – many different sports

• Assistant Coach

• Associate Athletic Director

• Athletic Director

• Physical Education Instructor

• Marketing and Promotions Coordinator

• Athletic Program Development Director

• Sports Information Director

• In the field known as Health and Fitness, there are these jobs and sports careers:

• Athletic Trainer

• Physical Therapist

• Medical Assistant

• Sports Medicine Aide

• Assistant Athletic Trainer

• Physical Therapy Assistant

• Sports Massage Therapist

• Sports and Fitness Nutritionist

• Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Exercise Physiologist

• Sports Physician

• Sports Psychologist

In the college sports sector, choose from professional sport:

• Professional athlete/sportsperson

• Coach

• Manager

• Sports agent

• Grounds-keeper

• Fitness instructor/analyst

• Sports Nutritionist

• Sports physiotherapy

• Data analyst

• Sports Scientist

• Sports lawyer

• Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Exercise Physiologist

• Sports Physician

In the field known as Science, there are these jobs and sports careers:

• Doctor

• Physiotherapist

• Physician

• Biologist

• Chemist

• Anesthetist

• Physical therapist

• Rehabilitation therapist

Degrees relating to iGCSE PE

• Physical Education

• Sports and exercise Science

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Psychology

• Social studies

• Nutrition

• Physiotherapy

• Medicine

• Biochemistry

• Bio-engineering

• Dentistry

• Surgeon

• Anesthetist

• Astronaut

• Data analysist

• Lawyer