Sport and Exercise Science CAPS Document Grades 10-12 kavo-208

This is the Sport and Exercise Science CAPS Document (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) for the Further Education and Training Phase, Grades 10-12, issued by the South African Department of Basic Education. It sets out what must be taught, learnt and assessed in Sport and Exercise Science across Grades 10, 11 and 12, and is relevant for the 2026 and 2027 school years. The subject covers anatomy and physiology, training and biomechanics, psychology and ethics, nutrition, and health, injuries and rehabilitation, and is offered as a choice subject assessed by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB).

The following document, Sport and Exercise Science CAPS Document Grades 10-12.pdf, is the full document.

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Sport and Exercise Science CAPS Document Grades 10-12 kavo-208

Sport and Exercise Science is defined as the holistic and systematic study of the human body, including its physiological, biomechanical, psychological, sociological and motor development aspects in relation to human movement. Its core content areas are Anatomy and Physiology, Training and Biomechanics, Psychology and Ethics, Nutrition, and Health, Injuries and Rehabilitation.

The document runs to 41 pages and is organised into four sections: Section 1 introduces the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement and time allocation; Section 2 introduces Sport and Exercise Science, covering its purpose and specific aims; Section 3 provides a content overview for Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 in turn; and Section 4 covers assessment requirements, including examination and school-based assessment specifics and administrative appendices such as a design grid example.

The subject aims to help learners understand and apply sport and exercise physiology, nutrition, and anatomical and biomechanical principles as they relate to fitness, health, performance and injuries. It also develops learners understanding of physical growth and motor development across ages, the psychosocial aspects of sport performance, and ethical considerations relating to environmental challenges in exercise and sport, preparing them for careers such as physiotherapy, biokinetics and sport coaching.

Grade 10-12

Subject Sport and Exercise Science

Phase Further Education and Training Phase

Curriculum South African (CAPS)

School Years 2026 and 2027

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