The 2001 exam question 25 a) states: Outline the differences between direct and indirect sports injuries. In response to this question Maja wrote the following answer. Check it out below and use the notes from the marking centre on NESA to see what you think of her response.Sports injuries can occur in two different ways, being either a direct [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
With only 3 weeks to go until the HSC PDHPE Final Exam I thought I would write an article for the less motivated. So, what study tip do I have for you... well, firstly here is a DO NOT... Do not start reading textbooks or my website thinking you will remember it... you won't. Reading [...]
As your final term of school begins you should be spending much of your time preparing for your HSC PDHPE trial exam. Your trial is likely to be worth around 30% of your submitted school grade and can often seem daunting. Trial exams are often the most difficult exams you will do in your HSC. [...]
The question "Compare the dietary requirements of athletes in TWO sports that have different nutritional needs. Provide relevant examples" Is question 25 in the 2011 HSC PDHPE exam. Below is a sample answer I wrote for this question with a video of commentary on how I wrote it. Compare the dietary requirements of athletes in [...]
"Compare TWO psychological strategies that each of these athletes would employ to enhance motivation OR manage anxiety" is the end of an 8 mark question in the 2010 HSC PDHPE exam. The full question in below. The following profiles describe two athletes and their sports. Athlete A Elite individual target sport athlete Maintains a low [...]
"Outline the post-performance dietary considerations of an endurance athlete" is question 25 from the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam. "Outline the post-performance dietary considerations of an endurance athlete" is worth 3 marks. The definition for "outline" is provided in the marking criteria for this question. For 3 marks you need to sketch in general terms 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 [...]
What are the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government for the delivery of health services in Australia? is question 22 in the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam paper, and is worth 4 marks. The question What are the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government for the delivery of health services in Australia? flows [...]