9 08, 2016

Compare the two anaerobic energy systems

By |2016-08-09T19:27:37+10:00August 9th, 2016|Articles, example, Factors Affecting Performance, how does training affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips|Comments Off on Compare the two anaerobic energy systems

This sample answer for "Compare the two anaerobic energy systems" is for question 27 from the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam. "Compare the two anaerobic energy systems" is worth 5 marks. The marking criteria for compare the two anaerobic energy systems provides a list of things to me included in the answer, but no sample answer. So below I [...]

3 08, 2016

Cardiovascular disease in brief

By |2016-08-03T16:59:22+10:00August 3rd, 2016|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Cardiovascular disease in brief

Cardiovascular disease in brief is any disease of the circulatory system. That is it includes: strokes, heart attacks, angina and more. Here are a few statistics on CVD you may like to remember for HSC PDHPE: 1 in 5 Australians have it it is the leading cause of death accounting for 30% of all deaths currently [...]

1 08, 2016

Rise in fatal accidents with young drivers

By |2016-08-01T07:50:52+10:00August 1st, 2016|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Rise in fatal accidents with young drivers

The rise of fatal accidents with young drivers further emphasises them as a group with higher risk of injury. Transportation is currently the second largest contributor to injury in Australia and there are two spikes in hospitalisation due to injury: one between the ages of 15 and 25 and the other with those over 70. [...]

25 07, 2016

Examples of technology in sport

By |2016-07-25T10:45:20+10:00July 25th, 2016|Articles, example, HSC PDHPE, Improving Performance, What ethical issues are related to improving performance?|Comments Off on Examples of technology in sport

There are many examples of technology in sport, but I thought I would mention a few that you might wish to think about using as examples in your study. The first of our ex amples of technology in sport is the sensor pad. Teakwood has introduced sensors to help make sure that every point is [...]

20 07, 2016

Achieve in the HSC

By |2016-07-20T15:34:24+10:00July 20th, 2016|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Study Tips|Comments Off on Achieve in the HSC

It is never to late to achieve in the HSC, but it takes hard work and dedication. In the midst of trials and with the HSC exams coming next term, you can still do well, you can still achieve in the HSC and in PDHPE, you just have to get going. When I completed my HSC, [...]

17 07, 2016

Structure your study

By |2016-07-25T18:32:29+10:00July 17th, 2016|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Study Tips|Comments Off on Structure your study

The best way to structure your study is to follow the structure of the HSC PDHPE exam. The HSC PDHPE exam and the BOSTES PDHPE syllabus follow the same structure: 30% per core module and 20% per option. This means in your exam Health Priorities is worth 30 marks, as is Factors Affecting Performance, and [...]

23 06, 2016

Revise a lot

By |2016-06-23T21:47:06+10:00June 23rd, 2016|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Study Tips|Comments Off on Revise a lot

This may sound like common sense, but 1 thing I highly recommend as people approach exams is that they revise a lot. Obviously the more study you do before an exam the better your result is going to be, but when I say revise a lot, I don't mean spend lots of time studying (though the more [...]

20 06, 2016

Pre-screening elite athletes

By |2016-06-16T08:34:16+10:00June 20th, 2016|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Sports Medicine, What role do preventative actions play in enhancing the wellbeing of the athlete?|Comments Off on Pre-screening elite athletes

Pre-screening elite athletes fits under physical preparation in Sports Medicine, where you are asked to learn about pre-screening and to analyse different sports in order to determine priority preventative strategies and how adequate preparation may prevent injuries. There are currently lots of sports that are pre-screening elite athletes in order to ensure it is safe for [...]

17 06, 2016

Study Hack

By |2016-06-16T07:30:34+10:00June 17th, 2016|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Questions, Study Tips, writing|Comments Off on Study Hack

This study hack is for those of you who are approaching your trials in the coming weeks and beginning to stress out because your summaries are not done and you have no idea where to begin. Believe it or not there is a simple solution to this issue. This article looks at the number 1 [...]

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