Practice IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) Topic B.3 Injury with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for B.3 Injury and mirrors Paper 1A, 1B, 2 style where relevant.
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If the sprain shown occurred because the athlete was running on an uneven surface without ankle support, which of the following best classifies the injury risk factors?
Which is an example of a non-surgical therapeutic intervention?
(e) the benefits and one limitation of functional training for the athlete’s return to performance in Weeks 5–6 in Table 1.
(f) the impact of nutrition and hydration on injury recovery and rehabilitation for the athlete in Table 1.
A marathon runner develops shin splints after several weeks of training. This is most likely due to:
Which is a preventive measure to reduce injury risk in soccer players?
An 18-year-old football (soccer) winger has a grade II hamstring strain. Their rehabilitation plan includes sports massage, progressive strength training, functional training and attention to nutrition/hydration.
Table 1 shows a simplified summary of the rehabilitation plan.
| Week | Main focus | Sports massage | Strength training | Functional training | Pain during activity (/10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect and restore ROM | 2 sessions | Isometrics (low load) | None | 6 |
| 2 | Restore strength | 1 session | Concentric + light eccentric | Balance/proprioception | 4 |
| 3 | Build eccentric capacity | 1 session | Progressive eccentric loading | Low-speed change of direction | 3 |
| 4 | Reintroduce running | Optional | Heavy slow resistance | Acceleration/deceleration drills | 2 |
| 5 | Return-to-sport prep | Optional | Maintain strength/power | Cutting, agility, plyometrics | 1 |
| 6 | Return to play | Optional | In-season maintenance | Full-intensity sport-specific drills | 0 |
(a) the role of sports massage in injury recovery and injury-risk reduction for the athlete in Table 1, including one limitation of sports massage within rehabilitation.
(b) how strength training can help prevent recurrence of hamstring injury for the athlete in Table 1.
(c) how strength training should be progressed during rehabilitation for the athlete in Table 1, including one risk or consideration.
(d) three features of functional training used in sports injury rehabilitation that would be appropriate for the athlete by Weeks 4–6 in Table 1.
Internal: lack of proprioception; External: poor footwear
Internal: previous injury; External: unstable surface and no protective equipment
Internal: hypermobility; External: overtraining
Internal: weather conditions; External: body composition
Plate insertion after fracture
Ultrasound therapy for soft tissue
Knee ligament reconstruction
Spinal fusion surgery
