IB Sports, Exercise & Health Science

The most authoritative resource, uniquely developed with the IB

• Make sure students fully understand - lots of full colour diagrams, illustrations and photographs clearly explain scientific concepts
• Trust that you're covering everything - the entire syllabus is addressed in an accessible format
• Provide the best exam preparation - lots of activities are included along with support for all aspects of the examination
• Know your teaching is in line with the IB ethos - support for TOK, international-mindedness and the learner profile is included
• Be confident in quality - written by an experienced IB teacher

1: Musculoskeletal anatomy
2: Cadio-respiratory exercise physiology
3: Nutrition and energy systems
4: Movement analysis
5: Skill in sport
6: Measurement and evaluation of human performance
7: Training to optimze physiological performance
8: Environmental factors and performance
9: Non-nutritional ergogenic aids
10: Individual difference in sport
11: Motivation in sport and exercise
12: Arousal, anxiety and performance
13: Psychological skills training
14: Overtaining, stress and burnout in adolescent athletes
15: Physical activity in health
16: Nutrition for sport and exercise
17: Internal assessment and practical work
18: Preparing for your exams
Glossary

"The Oxford IB course books are the best ever resource for teachers and students. They are practical, insightful and fully in line with the IB course outcomes." - Pat Hanson, IB Coordinator, Academy of the Holy Cross, USA

"We have adopted most of the Oxford IB course book. We find them well-written, well linked to TOK issues and age-appropriate." - Sheta Saha, IB Coordinator, Chatsworth International School, Singapore