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Integrated themes
Exercise physiology and nutrition · biomechanics · sports psychology and motor learning.
IB DP · First assessment 2026
IB SEHS Course
A standalone, concept-first course across all 29 examinable topics and all 29 supplied workbook pages. Start learning, work through every topic, then test yourself.
29 topics3 themes29 workbook pages76% external assessment24% scientific investigationSL + HL
Exam map
What the first assessment rewards
SEHS is a concept-based experimental science. Marks come from accurate content, application to unfamiliar data, justified scientific reasoning and a well-designed investigation—not isolated memorisation.
76%
External examination
Paper 1 combines multiple-choice and data questions. Paper 2 uses short and extended responses in context.
24%
Scientific investigation
One individual report, maximum 3,200 words, assessed on research design, data analysis, conclusion and evaluation.
| Component | SL | HL | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 1 h 30 min · 30 MCQ + data questions | 1 h 45 min · 40 MCQ + data questions | 36% |
| Paper 2 | 1 h 30 min · short + extended response | 2 h 30 min · short + extended response | 40% |
| Scientific investigation | 10 hours · 24 marks · 3,200 words | Same criteria and word limit | 24% |
Retrieve and apply
Practice the IB command terms
The quiz contains one practical bilingual question for every topic. Choose a chapter or complete all 29, read the explanation, and use the score to decide what to review.
IB practical quiz
Application, explanation, comparison, justification, evaluation and command-term reasoning.
Flashcards and local study help
Filter, flip, shuffle and review all 29 topics. The local assistant explains a selected topic, command term and quick check without a network request.
Internal assessment
Scientific investigation: four equal criteria
Conclusion and evaluation together carry 50% of the IA. The mark comes from justification, not from a long methods section.
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Research design
Specific contextual question, relevant data, reproducible method, controlled variables, safety and ethics.
6
Data analysis
Relevant, accurate and clear processing with appropriate uncertainty and correct units, graphs and tables.
6
Conclusion
A justified answer consistent with the analysis, scientific context and real-world implications.
6
Evaluation
Specific weaknesses, their relative impact and realistic improvements tied to those weaknesses.
🔍 IA Checker
Paste your draft and get a rough 24-mark estimate against criteria A–D, with quoted evidence and concrete fixes. A study aid — your teacher's mark is the one that counts.
Downloads & official access
Keep the source material close
Use the supplied 29-page visual workbook for offline revision and the official IB update page to confirm course information for first assessment 2026.
Visual Revision Workbook
The complete supplied 29-page workbook. The same source pages appear beside every topic above.
Official SEHS curriculum
The IB course update page is the authoritative access point for the guide, first assessment 2026 and official course materials.