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Introduction
DP SEHS Exercise Physiology and Nutrition of the Body Teacher Resource Pack - Exercise physiology and nutrition play a crucial role in sports performance, physical health, and recovery. Understanding how the body responds to exercise and how nutrition fuels athletic performance is essential for coaches, athletes, and fitness professionals.
In IB DP Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SEHS), the Exercise Physiology and Nutrition of the Body unit explores cardiovascular and muscular responses to exercise, energy systems, and the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in performance and recovery.
The IB DP SEHS: Exercise Physiology and Nutrition of the Body Teacher Resource Pack provides comprehensive, IB-aligned teaching materials, including editable PowerPoint presentations, real-world case studies, interactive activities, and an engaging escape room to help students explore how the human body adapts to exercise and how nutrition impacts performance.
In this blog, we’ll explore what’s included in this resource pack, how it supports IB educators, and why it’s an essential tool for teaching IB SEHS Exercise Physiology and Nutrition.
Why is Exercise Physiology and Nutrition Important?
Optimal performance in sports and fitness requires a deep understanding of how the body functions during exercise and how nutrition supports energy production, muscle recovery, and endurance.
Key Learning Objectives of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
✔ Understand how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems respond to exercise.
✔ Analyze the role of energy systems (ATP-CP, glycolysis, aerobic metabolism) in different types of activities.
✔ Examine muscle contraction, fatigue, and recovery in athletic performance.
✔ Explore the impact of macronutrients and micronutrients on exercise and recovery.
✔ Evaluate hydration, supplementation, and diet strategies for optimizing performance.
This topic connects sports science, biology, and nutrition, giving students practical insights into improving athletic performance and overall health.
What’s Included in the IB SEHS Exercise Physiology and Nutrition Teacher Resource Pack?
This comprehensive teaching resource covers all the key topics in IB SEHS: Exercise Physiology and Nutrition and includes:
1. Teacher PowerPoint Presentations
The DP SEHS Exercise Physiology and Nutrition of the Body Teacher Resource Pack features editable PowerPoint slides covering all major exercise physiology and nutrition concepts. These presentations are:
✅ Aligned with the IB syllabus
✅ Visually engaging and easy to follow
✅ Editable for customization
Topics Covered in the PowerPoint Presentations:
- 1.1 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses to Exercise – Understanding how heart rate, stroke volume, and ventilation adapt to physical activity.
- 1.2 Energy Systems and ATP Production – Exploring anaerobic and aerobic energy pathways and their role in different types of exercise.
- 1.3 Muscle Physiology and Contraction Mechanisms – Examining muscle fiber types, fatigue, and force generation.
- 1.4 Macronutrients and Micronutrients in Exercise – Investigating the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in performance.
- 1.5 Hydration and Electrolyte Balance – Evaluating how dehydration affects endurance, strength, and recovery.
- 1.6 Supplements and Ergogenic Aids – Assessing creatine, caffeine, and other legal performance enhancers.
- 1.7 Diet Planning for Athletes – Understanding pre-workout, intra-workout, and post-workout nutrition strategies.
Each presentation includes real-world examples, discussion questions, and IB exam-style questions to reinforce student learning.
2. Interactive Activity Pack & Case Studies
This pack includes 10 interactive activities designed to enhance student engagement and analytical skills.
Examples of Activities:
📌 Heart Rate and VO2 Max Lab – Students measure heart rate responses and estimate VO2 max levels.
📌 Energy System Analysis – A hands-on activity where students classify different sports based on their dominant energy systems.
📌 Hydration Experiment – Students assess fluid loss during exercise and develop hydration strategies.
📌 Meal Planning for Athletes – Students create nutrition plans based on the dietary needs of endurance and strength athletes.
📌 Supplements Debate – A structured discussion on the effectiveness and ethics of sports supplements.
These hands-on activities foster inquiry-based learning, making exercise physiology and nutrition concepts engaging and applicable.
3. Real-World Case Study Pack
The case study pack provides students with real-world applications of exercise physiology and sports nutrition.
Featured Case Studies:
🏅 Michael Phelps’ 12,000-Calorie Diet – Analyzing how elite swimmers fuel their training and competition.
🏅 The Role of Carbohydrate Loading in Marathon Running – Investigating how glycogen stores impact endurance performance.
🏅 Lance Armstrong and the Aerobic Energy System – Exploring how oxygen consumption and endurance training affect cycling performance.
🏅 The Effects of Creatine on Strength Training – Evaluating the science behind creatine supplementation.
🏅 Dehydration in Sports: The 1997 Chicago Marathon Crisis – Examining how improper hydration led to medical emergencies.
These case studies connect theoretical knowledge to real-world sports performance, improving students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Escape Room Challenge
The Escape Room Challenge is a fun, gamified learning experience where students work in teams to solve exercise physiology and nutrition-related challenges.
🔎 Students must use their knowledge of:
✔ Energy systems and ATP production
✔ Muscle contraction and recovery
✔ Optimal nutrition and hydration for athletes
This activity encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and application of sports science concepts.
Why Educators Love This Resource Pack
📌 Comprehensive & IB-Aligned – Covers all key IB SEHS Exercise Physiology and Nutrition concepts.
📌 Time-Saving – Ready-to-use materials help teachers spend less time preparing and more time teaching.
📌 Engaging & Interactive – Hands-on activities and real-world case studies make lessons dynamic and relatable.
📌 Customizable & Flexible – Editable PowerPoints allow teachers to tailor lessons to different classroom needs.
📌 Supports Inquiry-Based Learning – Encourages students to explore sports nutrition and physiological responses to exercise.
Conclusion
The IDP SEHS Exercise Physiology and Nutrition of the Body Teacher Resource Pack is an essential tool for IB Sports, Exercise & Health Science educators who want to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that help students analyze and evaluate physiological responses to exercise and the role of nutrition in sports performance.
📌 Take your IB SEHS lessons to the next level with this powerful teaching resource! 🚀
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DP SEHS Exercise Physiology and Nutrition of the Body Teacher Resource Pack
$99.00
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