IB Sport, Exercise and Health Science

Applications Open - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - 3rd April 2026

Entry Requirements -

IBDP - 6 Grade 6s

IBCP - 5 Grade 5s

Level 3 - 4 Grade 4s

Level 2 - dependent

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

To apply for courses at TMS sixth form please select the subject combination you wish to apply for. The combinations as described are subject to change so please put in your ideal choices, even if they do not match the options grid.

All course options will be confirmed post interviews.

When you access the application page you will be shown a list of subjects only. Please note they will not be separated into the 3 different pathways (vocational, IBCP, IBDP)

For those wishing to apply for the level1/2 vocational pathway, please select this as an option. You do not need to select any further subjects and individual choices will be confirmed at interview.

For those wishing to apply for the IBCP or IBDP pathway please select the individual choices from the list.

Level1/2 Vocational pathway

Select the Level1/2 vocational pathway only

The IB DP course in sports, exercise and health science standard level (SL) involves the study of the science that underpins physical performance. The course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Students cover a range of topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This provides an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyse human performance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of international dimensions and ethics by considering sport, exercise and health relative to the individual in a global context.

Units Covered

Topic 1: Anatomy

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

Topic 2: Exercise Physiology

Structure and Function of the Ventilatory System

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System

Topic 3: Energy Systems

Nutrition

Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism

Nutrition and Energy Systems

Topic 4- Movement Analysis

Neuromuscular Function

Joint and Movement Type

Fundamentals of biomechanics

Topic 5: Skill in Sport

The characteristic and classification of skill

Information Processing

Principles of skill learning

Topic 6: Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance

Statistical Analysis

Study Design

Components of Fitness

Principles of training programme design

Optional Units. Students Study two of the following:

A. Optimising physiological performance

B. Psychology of sport

C. Physical activity and health

D. Nutrition for sport, exercise and health

The course is assessed through a combination of externally assessed examinations (worth 76%) and an internal investigation (worth 24%).

Externally assessed components:

Paper 1- 30 multiple choice questions on the core syllabus. It is 45 minutes long and worth 20%

Paper 2- A: Students answer one data-based question and several short-answer questions on the core. B: Students answer one of three extended-response question on the core. It is 1 hour and 25 minutes long and work 32%.

Paper 3 - Several short-answer questions (all compulsory) in each of the two options studied. It is 1 hour and worth 24%.

Internal investigation

A mixture of short- and long-term investigations.

General entry requirements:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6 x grade 6 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme: 5 x grade 5 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

We have a strong history of students progressing on to university or apprenticeships