Table of Contents
- Deep Dive in IBDP SEHS: - A.3 Response - Teacher Resource Pack (A3)
- A1 Communication Systems: Nervous, Endocrine, and Transport
- Practical Investigations for A1: Hands-On Physiology
- A3: Physical Activity, Training Load & Adaptation
- System Integration and Performance Optimization
- Why SEHS Educators Trust These Resources
- Elevate Your SEHS Classroom Today
Deep Dive in IBDP SEHS: - A.3 Response - Teacher Resource Pack (A3)
Teaching Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SEHS) within the IBDP curriculum means more than delivering content—it’s about fostering inquiry, supporting evidence-based learning, and making science real for students. At Edspry, we’ve developed a powerful collection of IBDP-aligned SEHS resources that equip educators with everything they need to bring high-impact lessons to life.
This blog highlights key SEHS resources across critical units like communication systems and training adaptation, offering a roadmap for integrating engaging presentations, hands-on labs, and student-led tracking tasks into your teaching. Get ready to transform your SEHS classroom with tools designed for clarity, curriculum alignment, and student empowerment.
A1 Communication Systems: Nervous, Endocrine, and Transport
A1.1–A1.3 Communication & Transport Presentations
These PowerPoint presentations deliver essential theory with clarity and real-world relevance. Students explore how the nervous, endocrine, and transport systems work together to maintain homeostasis, particularly under the stress of physical activity.
Topics Covered:
Nervous system reflex arcs and autonomic regulation
Hormonal feedback loops and performance adaptation
Cardiovascular and respiratory responses during exercise
VO₂ max and physiological regulation using case studies like Eliud Kipchoge
Classroom Benefits:
Visually rich and discussion-ready
Perfectly aligned with A1.1 to A1.3 objectives
Encourages TOK-style questioning and interdisciplinary thinking
Practical Investigations for A1: Hands-On Physiology
Investigating Reflex Actions
This lab gives students firsthand experience with motor pathways and response times. Through ruler drop tests or reflex hammer tasks, learners grasp how the nervous system coordinates rapid responses—key to understanding movement, safety, and reaction in sports.
Exploring the Autonomic Nervous System
Students track heart rate and perceived exertion during physical activity to visualize sympathetic and parasympathetic system activity. They reflect on how heart rate variability reflects the balance between stress and recovery.
Why It Works:
Develops IA skills like hypothesis testing and data interpretation
Bridges theory with physical experience
Engages kinesthetic learners and builds scientific literacy
A3: Physical Activity, Training Load & Adaptation
Health Benefits of Physical Activity
This structured student activity allows learners to log their physical activity, mood, and physiological responses over time. It links lifestyle choices to chronic disease prevention and fitness improvement—supporting A3.2.1 and general wellbeing education.
Key Benefits:
Encourages self-awareness and personal responsibility
Connects science with real-life impact
Aligns with IB emphasis on health promotion and evidence-based decision-making
Monitoring Training Load and Adaptation
A comprehensive activity that introduces training cycles (micro-, meso-, and macrocycles) and the principles of overload and recovery. Students analyze their personal training or fitness routine, tracking volume, intensity, and perceived exertion.
Classroom Outcomes:
Promotes data literacy and reflective practice
Supports HL-level discussions on hormonal changes and adaptation
Reinforces topics such as fitness testing, progression, and overtraining
System Integration and Performance Optimization
By using these resources in combination, students develop a deep understanding of how the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems coordinate during physical activity—and how these adaptations lead to enhanced performance and health.
Classroom Strategy:
Start with theory presentations on communication systems.
Move into lab investigations to build practical skills.
Assign training logs and wellness tracking to apply learning to real-life scenarios.
Wrap up with discussions on VO₂ max, fatigue, or chronic disease prevention to synthesize learning.
Why SEHS Educators Trust These Resources
Curriculum-Aligned: Directly mapped to IBDP SEHS guide objectives (A.1 and A.3).
Inquiry-Driven: Encourages questioning, exploration, and real-world connections.
Assessment-Ready: Supports Internal Assessment (IA) skill development and Paper 1/2 exam prep.
Flexible: Use for flipped learning, group projects, or individual exploration.
Elevate Your SEHS Classroom Today
These SEHS resources are more than worksheets—they’re gateways to critical thinking, personal reflection, and scientific excellence. Empower your students to think, move, and learn like athletes and scientists with tools that inspire confidence and mastery.
Ready to bring your SEHS classroom to life? Explore our full IBDP SEHS resource collection now.
SEHS A.3 Response - Teacher Resource Pack (A3)
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