IB SEHS A1.1 Communication: Teaching Notes & Revision Guide 2026

A Helpful Resource for Teaching Communication in IB SEHS

This resource covers A1.1 Communication from the IB Diploma Programme Sports, Exercise and Health Science course. It is designed to serve two purposes: as supplemental companion notes for instructors and as structured revision material for students.

What Makes This Resource Useful for SEHS Teachers

Follows the Subject Guide Directly
The content is structured in alignment with the IB SEHS subject guide, ensuring that all required assessment statements related to communication in sport and exercise contexts are addressed in sequence. Teachers can follow the progression from communication models and channels to feedback systems and coaching applications, ensuring complete syllabus coverage.

Helpful for New Teachers
If you are new to teaching IB SEHS, this resource provides a clear and practical overview of communication in performance settings. It explains how communication functions in sport environments, how feedback influences learning and performance, and how communication skills affect coaching effectiveness, athlete understanding, and team dynamics. Each section includes clear explanations, structured notes, and applied sport examples to support lesson delivery.

Designed for Dual Use
This resource serves as both a reference for instructors and a revision guide for students. Teachers can use it as structured companion notes, while students can use the same material for independent review and exam preparation.

Editable PowerPoint Version Included

In addition to the printable PDF version, this resource includes an editable PowerPoint presentation that mirrors the full content. Teachers can add, remove, or adapt slides, embed videos or diagrams, and tailor lessons to different classes. This makes the resource flexible for classroom teaching, blended learning, and digital environments.

Content Included

• Communication definitions and theoretical models
• Verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual communication channels
• Principles of effective communication in sport
• Barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them
• Types of feedback in sport (intrinsic, extrinsic, positive, negative)
• Timing and delivery of feedback
• Communication in coaching environments
• Active listening and questioning techniques
• Message clarity and athlete understanding
• Real sport examples and applied scenarios
• Structured revision prompts and key terminology

The resource includes clear explanations, practical examples, and structured summaries that connect theory to real sporting environments.

This is a straightforward and accessible resource for both teaching and revision; detailed enough to guide lesson delivery and balanced for students preparing confidently for IB SEHS assessments.