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What is the IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL) exam format?
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL has internal and external assessments: the IB external assessment is the part you do on test day and the IB internal assessment is usually a project or a presentation you have to work on ahead of time.
For the external assessments:
Paper 1 - multiple choice, data-based, experimental work questions; will take you 1 hour 30 minutes (worth 36% of your final grade)
Paper 2 - Short-answer and extended-response questions; will take you 1 hour 30 minutes (40% of your final grade)
For the internal assessments:
Scientific investigation; will take you 10 hours (worth 24% of your final grade)
To make sure you’re prepared enough to finish in time, take a look through the IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science Syllabus and our free IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science resources that cover the most important material you should know.
How do I study for IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL)?
IB exams are scored using a combination of internal and external assessments. The IB score range is 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest. External assessments, such as the written exams, are marked by external IB examiners, while internal assessments, such as projects or oral presentations, are graded by the student's teacher and then moderated by IB examiners. The scores from different assessments are combined, and students may earn up to 42 points from six subjects, with an additional 3 points available from the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the IB Extended Essay, for a maximum total of 45 points.
What units are on IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL)?
You’ve likely covered a lot of material during your course this year, but to get a 7 on the International Baccalaureate exam, it’s important you understand how often each topic shows up. Once you take a look through the breakdown below, make sure to read through the IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL) study guide above with all the key points you should know for each unit. The IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL) revision notes are made by other students who already took that class. After that, run through the IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL) flashcards to practice important terms you should know for the exam. You can also do some test prep using the tests attached to each note. There’s a lot of IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL) resources for you to shuffle between until you find the method that works best for your learning style. Make sure to start ahead and leave enough time to practice.
What are the video resources?
When approaching your IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science exam review, take some time to understand how the different units are actually broken up so you can place the right emphasis on each one.
Unit 1: Anatomy
Unit 2: Exercise Physiology
Unit 3: Energy Systems
Unit 4: Movement Analysis
Unit 5: Skill in Sport
Unit 6: Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
Unit 7: Optimizing Physiological Performance
Unit 8: Psychology of Sport
Unit 9: Physical Activity and Health
Unit 10: Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Health
Where can I ask IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL) questions?
IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science SL requires strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and a solid understanding of human physiology and biomechanics. You’ll need to master concepts in anatomy, exercise physiology, movement analysis, and health science, while applying them to both theoretical and practical problems.
What is IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL)?
We’ve handpicked some of our favorite YouTube channels and videos that align with the key topics and themes covered in our IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science SL study guides. These channels can be a great way to get a better understanding of fundamental topics such as anatomy, exercise physiology, movement analysis, and the impact of physical activity on health. Experience practical learning through hands-on experiments and interactive classroom activities, while applying scientific principles to real-world sports and health-related challenges.