Sport, exercise and health science 2013 2014

Sport, exercise and health science

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IB diploma – category 4 (science group) Standard Level

SS questions: do they trigger you?

1. Why has a golf ball dimples?

2. Which decelerates faster, a badminton shuttlecock or a baseball?

3. Is one athlete more mentally prepared than another?

4. Why do you see high jumpers visualize their jump before they start their attempt?

“If you have an interest in science and its application to sport, this could be the course for you�

Curriculum model Theory  Core Topics (6)  Option Topics (2)

80 hrs 30 hrs

Practical work  Practical Investigations  Group 4 Project

30 hrs 10 hrs

Sport science in action

1.Anatomy 2. Exercise physiology

6. Movement analysis Core Topics

3. Energy systems

5. Skill in sport 4. Measurement and evaluation of human performance

A: Optimizing physiological performance

D: Nutrition for sport, exercise and health

Options

C: Physical activity and health

B: Psychology of sport

Practical work: an example

Career path could be: -

Physiotherapist Diet and Nutritionist Health care Sport psychologist Podiatrist Teaching

Or: you are interested in sports and the body

More things you should know - It is not an easy course - It is not a practical course (like PE) - Everything will be related to sports - There is statistical analysis involved in the course The end