This guide contains:

• a systematic review of the topics of the SEHS syllabus for both Standard Level and Higher Level;
• useful summaries and clear illustrations throughout;
• key terms and diagrams that students should know for the final exam;
• original exam-style practice questions at the end of each chapter to test understanding;
• notes and study tips including how to prepare for and answer exam questions.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Anatomy

1.1 The skeletal system

1.2 The muscular system

1.3 Exam-style practice questions: Anatomy

Chapter 2: Exercise Physiology

2.1 The ventilatory system

2.2 Gas exchange

2.3 The cardiovascular system

2.4 Exam-style practice questions: Exercise Physiology

Chapter 3: Energy Systems

3.1 Nutrition

3.2 Carbohydrate and fat metabolism

3.3 Nutrition and energy systems

3.4 Exam-style practice questions: Energy Systems

Chapter 4: Movement Analysis

4.1 Neuromuscular function

4.2 Biomechanics

4.3 Exam-style practice questions: Movement Analysis

Chapter 5: Skill in Sport

5.1 Ability, technique, and skill

5.2 Information processing

5.3 Learning and performance

5.4 Exam-style practice questions: Skill in Sport

Chapter 6: Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance

6.1 Statistical analysis

6.2 Study design

6.3 Components of fitness

6.4 Principles of training programme design

6.5 Exam-style practice questions: Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance

Chapters 7–13 are Higher Level topics

Chapter 7: Further Anatomy

7.1 The skin system

7.2 Structure and function of the brain

7.3 Exam-style practice questions: Further Anatomy

Chapter 8: The Endocrine System

8.1 Glands

8.2 Hormones

8.3 Exam-style practice questions: The Endocrine System

Chapter 9: Fatigue

9.1 Types of fatigue

9.2 Recovery

9.3 Exam-style practice questions: Fatigue

Chapter 10: Friction and Drag

10.1 Friction

10.2 Drag

10.3 Exam-style practice questions: Friction and Drag

Chapter 11: Skill Acquisition and Analysis

11.1 Pedagogy for skill acquisition

11.2 Notation and analysis

11.3 Exam-style practice questions: Skill Acquisition and Analysis

Chapter 12: Genetics and Athletic Performance

12.1 Chromosomes, genes, and characteristics

12.2 Genetic and environmental factors affecting performance

12.3 Genetic screening

12.4 Gene doping

12.5 Exam-style practice questions: Genetics and Athletic Performance

Chapter 13: Exercise and Immunity

13.1 The immune system

13.2 Training and the immune system

13.3 Exam-style practice questions: Exercise and Immunity