The Physical and Health Education program aims to prepare young people for the changing demands of life in the new century and to prepare them for their own physical development. IBMYP students are making the transition from early puberty to mid-adolescence. This is a crucial period of personal, physical, and intellectual development, of uncertainty and questioning. The WAB program is designed to guide students in their search for a sense of belonging in the world around them. It also aims to help students develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to participate actively and responsibly. Students learn to become independent thinkers and problem solvers in relation to their own health and well-being.

The Physical and Health Education program also includes studies in health to support an integrated learning strategy that enables students to develop a more holistic understanding of their personal well-being. Students participate in physical fitness activities, study the effects of fitness on their bodies, and note the interrelationships between their mental health and self-esteem. They participate as individuals and in groups to appreciate the benefits of peer support, team roles, and responsibilities, as well as perseverance and commitment.