The BOSTES key word examine is used a number of times in HSC PDHPE. The BOSTES glossary of key words define examine as: enquire into. This is a rather short definition, requiring the person to simply investigate or find/provide information on the topic. Google, however, provides a more thorough definition of the term: inspect (someone or [...]
Australia's Health 2016 identified that cancer is not the number 1 cause of death in Australia. Cancer includes a large number of cancer types and it is the combination of these that makes cancer the number 1 cause, as there are over 100 types of cancer. Although the number of new cases of cancer continues [...]
In recent weeks the Australian institute of Health and Welfare released Australia's Health 2016. This document is the most up-to-date document on the health of Australia as a nation. This article is the first in a series to highlight some of the key things from Australia's Health 2016 that are relevant for HSC PDHPE students. First, the [...]
"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 [...]
The key word describe is one of the main verbs used in HSC PDHPE questions and throughout the syllabus. The key word describe is quite a basic term and so can be used to ask questions for most content that uses a higher order key word such as evaluate, or analyse. The BOSTES glossary of [...]
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 [...]
The key word assess is used three (3) times throughout the HSC PDHPE syllabus. The word assess, provides the foundation meaning behind the term assessment, such that your assessment tasks are used to assess your knowledge and understanding of content. Assess is listed in the BOSTES glossary of key words with the following definition: Make a judgement [...]
This sample answer is for the question "Explain the nature and extent of health inequities within Australia for one group OTHER than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders". This is question 23 from the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam paper and is worth 5 marks. Sample Answer Socioeconomically disadvantaged people have worse health than other Australians. Socioeconomically [...]