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Sports, Exercise and Health Science past papers
2021–2026Paper 1 · Paper 2 · Paper 3
Practice by topic
Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.
- 1.1Anatomy — skeletal and muscular systems
- 1.2Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- 1.3Energy systems and ATP resynthesis
- 1.4Exercise physiology and training effects
- 1.5Movement analysis and biomechanics
- 1.6Skill in sport and information processing
- 2.1Measurement and evaluation of performance
- 3.1Nutrition, psychology and health (options)
- 4.1Multiple-choice exam technique (Paper 1)
- 5.1The endocrine system and hormonal regulation
- 5.2Fatigue, recovery and training adaptations
- 5.3Friction, drag and projectile motion in sport
Papers by exam series
- May 2026HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science HL past papers — by session
Every recent Sports, Exercise and Health Science exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science HL past papers?
- Every recent Sports, Exercise and Health Science HL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
- Does IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science have mark schemes?
- Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.
- What's the best way to use Sports, Exercise and Health Science past papers?
- Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.
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