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Brian
I'm a recent graduate of the California Institute of Technology in Economics and Computer Science. I was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I also play...
University of California-Santa Cruz
PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
California Institute of Technology
Bachelors in Economics and Computer Science

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Peter
I'm looking forward to helping your student find personal success in their academic lives!
Ohio State
Masters in Education, English Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

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5+ years
Manuel
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts

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6+ years
I am committed to my own ongoing learning and development as a teaching professional.
Carleton College
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

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10+ years
Gaurav
I am a law student, but I took an unusual route to get there. I used to attend medical school but had a change of heart in my career path. Part of this was due to my political science major (double major with biology) in college as well as a number of Spanish and other courses that I took. Tutoring ...
University of Miami
Bachelors, Biology and Political Science

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Diptesh
I am a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I sp...
New York University
Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry

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14+ years
Kevin
Salutations and Greetings,My name is Kevin Yeo and most folks address me as Kevin. I was working as an instructor last year at a small, private grade school to 12th grade which used both online and tradition classes. I have retired and now enjoy attending baseball games and helping a few select stud...
Webster University
Master of Arts, Human Resources Management
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

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3+ years
Leslie
I am a graduate of Savannah State University and Armstrong Atlantic State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in teaching and my Masters of Art in Teaching Secondary Mathematics. Since graduation, I have taught high school level math courses 6 years in Savannah,...
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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5+ years
Joshua
I recently graduated from Columbia University in New York City, where I majored in Political Science and concentrated (minored) in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies. At Columbia, I graduated with a 3.72 GPA and made the Dean's List six semesters in a row. Upon graduating, I was awarde...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Undergrad, Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies

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Brian
I'm a seasoned educator who has been tutoring privately and professionally since I was undergraduate student at North Carolina State University. After taking 2+ years off (of tutoring) to do some adjunct teaching at a local college, I'm looking forward to once again working with K-12 students to pro...
Kaplan University
Master of Science, Education
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Bachelor in Arts, English
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Sports, Exercise and Health Science is a specialized IB subject that combines physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition into one integrated course. While biology focuses on general cellular and genetic concepts, and PE emphasizes physical activity, SEHS requires you to understand why the body responds the way it does during exercise and how to apply that knowledge to real-world health scenarios. This means mastering both theoretical concepts (like VO2 max and energy systems) and practical applications (like training programs and injury prevention), which requires a different study approach than traditional science classes.
Students typically struggle with three main areas: (1) integrating multiple disciplines—you need to connect physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition rather than treating them separately; (2) applying theory to practice—exams expect you to analyze real training scenarios and health problems using scientific principles; and (3) data interpretation—understanding VO2 max tests, lactate threshold graphs, and body composition analysis requires comfort with scientific data. Personalized tutoring helps because a tutor can identify which specific concepts are holding you back and teach you how to make those critical connections between topics.
Personalized tutoring targets your specific knowledge gaps rather than reviewing everything uniformly. A tutor can pinpoint whether you struggle with energy system concepts, biomechanical analysis, or exam technique, then design focused lessons around those areas. They can also teach you how to structure extended response answers to earn full marks on essay questions, practice interpreting unfamiliar data sets, and work through past papers under timed conditions with immediate feedback—all tailored to your learning pace and style, which research shows accelerates progress far more than classroom instruction alone.
The best SEHS tutors combine two things: (1) deep subject expertise—they understand the IB curriculum requirements, common misconceptions, and how to teach complex concepts like the sliding filament theory or training adaptations clearly; and (2) practical experience—ideally they've studied exercise science, worked in fitness or healthcare, or coached athletes, so they can connect theory to real examples that make concepts stick. They should also be skilled at explaining why things work physiologically, not just memorizing facts, and comfortable working through data analysis and extended response essay writing.
Most students see measurable improvement within 4-6 weeks of consistent, focused tutoring—typically one or two sessions per week—especially if they're addressing specific weak topics like energy systems or biomechanics. However, if you're aiming for a significant grade jump (like moving from a 5 to a 7), expect 2-3 months of regular sessions combined with consistent independent practice. The timeline depends on your starting point, how frequently you tutor, and how actively you apply what you learn to practice questions and past papers between sessions.
Energy systems (aerobic vs. anaerobic pathways and lactate threshold) and biomechanics (levers, force analysis, and muscle actions) are the most commonly challenging topics because they require both mathematical understanding and spatial visualization. Many students also struggle with the Internal Assessment component—designing and analyzing a valid exercise experiment while controlling variables. Additionally, integrating psychology concepts (like motivation and mental preparation) with physiological adaptations often trips up students who tend to compartmentalize their learning. A tutor can break these topics into digestible pieces and show you how they connect to exam questions.
IB SEHS builds a strong foundation in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and research methods that directly transfer to university programs in sports science, exercise physiology, physical therapy, nursing, or related health fields. The course teaches you how to think scientifically about human performance—analyzing data, designing experiments, and solving real-world health problems—which are exactly the skills you'll need at university. If you're planning to study health-related fields, scoring well in SEHS demonstrates both content knowledge and the analytical thinking required for advanced study, making you a stronger applicant.
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