Sports Science
Sports Science
Head Of Department: Ms C Rudd
Contact Details: cer@felsted.org
Twitter: @FelstedSport
IB - Sports, Exercise and Health Science
Why study Sports Science?
This exciting programme incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sport, exercise and health.
The course suits pupils who enjoy scientific study and would welcome the opportunity to apply their knowledge to sport. This course complements a wide variety of other subjects and provides excellent preparation for an extensive range of university degrees. You develop the ability to apply scientific principles to sport, to analyse human performance critically and objectively, to question data and appreciate the value of the scientific method, and to understand the position and ethical values of sport in an international context. It should be noted that there is no assessment of your practical sporting ability either in practice or competition. It is an excellent option for anyone considering a career in sports science or performance-related analysis, but also for those interested in nutrition, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, health and fitness and the leisure industry.
Course structure
The aims of the course are to:
Acquire knowledge and understanding to apply scientific principles in relation to sport
Enable pupils to critically and objectively analyse human performance
Encourage pupils to question data and appreciate the value of the scientific method
Apply their knowledge to understand the position and ethics of sport in the international context.
Core Modules:
1. Anatomy
2. Exercise Physiology
3. Energy Systems
4. Movement Analysis
5. Skill in Sport
6. Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Options (choose 2 from 4):
A. Optimising physiological performance
B. Psychology of Sport
C. Physical activity and health
D. Nutrition sport, exercise & health
Assessment:
Paper 1 20%
Multiple choice questions on the core syllabus
Paper 2 35%
Section A: Questions on the core syllabus Section B: one extended-response question on the core syllabus (choice of three)
Paper 3 25%
Short answer questions on two options studied
The remaining 20% is awarded for an internally assessed practical investigation and the completion of a Group 4 Science project.
