Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS)
📅 Exam: 2026-04-28**IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science** is a **Group 4** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **exercise physiology and nutrition, biomechanics, sports psychology and motor learning**, with a strong focus on **scientific inquiry, experimental investigation, and the application of scientific principles to real-world sports, exercise, and health contexts**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2026**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple choice questions (30 questions) | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | Part of 80% |
| **Paper 2** | Data-based and application questions | 1 hour 15 minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes | Part of 80% |
| **Internal Assessment** | Individual scientific investigation report | 40 hours | 40 hours | 20% |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2026**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple choice questions (30 questions) | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | Part of 80% |
| **Paper 2** | Data-based and application questions | 1 hour 15 minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes | Part of 80% |
| **Internal Assessment** | Individual scientific investigation report | 40 hours | 40 hours | 20% |