SPORTS-EXERCISE-AND-HEALTH-SCIENCE · IB Diploma Programme
SPORTS-EXERCISE-AND-HEALTH-SCIENCE/11
(Core Multiple Choice)
Sports Exercise and Health Science · June 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: International Baccalaureate Organization
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.0 / 5
80
120 min
Exercise Physiology and Response
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
80
Duration
120 min
Session difficulty
3.0 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
Overall, the paper is rated at a moderate difficulty (3/5 stars).
While the multiple-choice section (Paper 1) offered plenty of accessible questions, Paper 2 demanded high precision in both calculation and physiological explanations.
The bulk of the marks sat within Response (Exercise Physiology), Generating Movement (Anatomy), and Hydration and Nutrition (Energy Systems).
Standard deviation and statistical evaluation in Topic 6 (Study Design) also featured prominently, reflecting the IB's emphasis on scientific inquiry.
Compare difficulty across recent years. Compare topic weight by year to spot recurring and returning areas.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Recall & Understanding
Weight: 7100%Identification
Weight: 686%Analyse &
Weight: 571%Interpretation
Weight: 457%Synthesis & Physiological Explanation
Weight: 343%Applied Quantitative/
Weight: 229%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
IB subject report — grade distributions, IA weighting, and HL/SL distinctions
Level 7
Excellent — top band for competitive university offers
Level 6
Very good — strong HL performance
Level 5
Good — solid pass at higher level
Level 4
Satisfactory — minimum for many university credits
Level 3
Mediocre
Level 2
Poor
Level 1
Very poor
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “Choose” questions.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Match the expected response style for “Outline” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Distinguish” questions.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Match the expected response style for “Comment” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.5
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Response
20 marks this session
Generating movement in the body
16 marks this session
Hydration and nutrition
16 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Response
Generating movement in the body
Study Design and Research Methods
Motor learning
Hydration and nutrition
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 (MCQ):
Paper 2 (Data-based & Structured):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Response
20 marks this session
Practise in RevuiGenerating movement in the body
16 marks this session
Practise in RevuiHydration and nutrition
16 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
Overall, the paper is rated at a moderate difficulty (3/5 stars).
- 2Message
While the multiple-choice section (Paper 1) offered plenty of accessible questions, Paper 2 demanded high precision in both calculation and physiological explanations.
- 3Message
The bulk of the marks sat within Response (Exercise Physiology), Generating Movement (Anatomy), and Hydration and Nutrition (Energy Systems).
- 4Message
Standard deviation and statistical evaluation in Topic 6 (Study Design) also featured prominently, reflecting the IB's emphasis on scientific inquiry.
- 5Message
Compare difficulty across recent years. Compare topic weight by year to spot recurring and returning areas.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2024 2024
Sports Exercise and Health Science
Overall, the paper is rated at a moderate difficulty (3/5 stars). While the multiple-choice section (Paper 1) offered plenty of accessible questions, Paper 2 demanded high precision in both calculation and physiological explanations. The bulk of the marks sat within Response (Exe
Overall, the paper is rated at a moderate difficulty (3/5 stars).
While the multiple-choice section (Paper 1) offered plenty of accessible questions, Paper 2 demanded high precision in both calculation and physiological explanations.
The bulk of the marks sat within Response (Exercise Physiology), Generating Movement (Anatomy), and Hydration and Nutrition (Energy Systems).
- Total marks
- 80
- Duration
- 120 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.0 / 5
Session analysis
Overall, the paper is rated at a moderate difficulty (3/5 stars). While the multiple-choice section (Paper 1) offered plenty of accessible questions, Paper 2 demanded high precision in both calculation and physiological explanations. The bulk of the marks sat within Response (Exercise Physiology), Generating Movement (Anatomy), and Hydration and Nutrition (Energy Systems). Standard deviation and statistical evaluation in Topic 6 (Study Design) also featured prominently, reflecting the IB's emphasis on scientific inquiry.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (MCQ):
Paper 2 (Data-based & Structured):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
81% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Multiple Choice
(Paper 1)
30·30·38%
Short-Answer Questions
(Section A)
23·7·29%
Extended-Response Questions
(Section B)
20·4·25%
Data-Based Questions
(Section A)
7·5·9%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 2 Section B
0.67 m/minTotal marks
20
Total time
30 min
Avg pace
0.67
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Forces, motion and movement
85%85%
Motor learning
80%80%
Hydration and nutrition
75%75%
Difficulty Verdict & Marks Distribution
Overall, the paper is rated at a moderate difficulty (3/5 stars). While the multiple-choice section (Paper 1) offered plenty of accessible questions, Paper 2 demanded high precision in both calculation and physiological explanations. The bulk of the marks sat within Response (Exercise Physiology), Generating Movement (Anatomy), and Hydration and Nutrition (Energy Systems). Standard deviation and statistical evaluation in Topic 6 (Study Design) also featured prominently, reflecting the IB's emphasis on scientific inquiry.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h
- Total marks
- 40
- Weighting
- 20%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.