When the athlete first starts to move the alactacid energy system will be used to provide most ATP, while the aerobic system begins to produce ATP by breaking down glycogen and fats. After the first few seconds, the alactacid system will decrease its production of ATP and the lactic acid system will produce most of [...]
The 2015 HSC PDHPE exam, Questions 24 asks: To what extent is access to health care facilities and services equitable for all Australians? and is worth 8 Marks. Below is a lovely sample answer from Xanthe. Personally, I loved the first paragraph. It really sets up the rest of the answer and shows that the question [...]
As answers to past HSC questions begin to roll in via the form (at the bottom of this page) I thought I should begin to share some of the responses students are providing. The answer below is from Olivia and is an answer to the question "How do the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter [...]
Each year NESA release feedback from the senior markers of the HSC exam. This feedback often included advice for the next year of students to use as they approach their exam. The advice this year included the following pieces of advice:Students should:address the key words, for example ‘outline’, ‘describe’, ‘explain’highlight/underline key components of the questionThis [...]
It can be very difficult answering HSC PDHPE exam questions. There are a number of techniques that can be used, and this article focuses on just one method to structure your answer to HSC PDHPE exam questions that are worth 4-12 marks. In particular, this article will focus on the structure I recommend you use [...]
The question Describe the assessment procedure used to determine the nature and extent of a sports injury. is worth 5 marks and comes from the 2011 HSC PDHPE exam. Below is a sample answer written by one of my VT students (shared with permission). The answer begins with a clear statement that the procedure would be stopped [...]
Technology has caused a massive increase in performance over the past 40 years. David Epstein (in the video below) describes how the simple change in running surface and the use of running blocks has revolutionised the times for running events at the Olympic Games. Please take the time to watch this video. This video provides [...]
The autonomous stage of skills acquisition is often thought of for all its positive attributes. The autonomous stage means that the athlete does not have to think about the skill he or she is performing, allowing their mind to focus on other events or processes around them. It means they can focus on reading the [...]
"Explain why individuals, communities and governments should work in partnership on health promotion initiatives. Provide examples." is question 24 in the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam and is worth 8 marks. This question relates directly to Health promotion based on the 5 action areas of the Ottawa Charter and the learn to: The benefits of partnerships [...]
The question "Outline TWO groups most at risk for cardiovascular disease in Australia" comes from the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam and is question number 21, worth 3 marks. The term outline, simply means: Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of Therefore, you are not required to provide a large amount of information about [...]