One of the most important aspects of good study is that it is focused study. Distracted study is not study! If you spend an hour "studying", but in fact spend 15 minutes of that time replying to notifications on your phone or telling your little brother or parents to leave you alone because you are [...]
In order to succeed in HSC PDHPE there are a few fundamentals that you need to cover. Success in HSC PDHPE is not rocket science and it does not require you to be a genius. All it requires is a for you to get a few basics right. In order to succeed in HSC PDHPE, [...]
When it comes to doing well in HSC PDHPE there is nothing that will help you achieve more than perseverance. Perseverance means to continue to the end even through struggles, difficulties and disappointments as you strive for success. It requires persistence and determination as you focus on the purpose of your efforts and the result you [...]
The essentials of periodisation include: the stimulation of physiological adaptations, managing fatigue and ensuring the adaptations improve performance. This is done through the sequencing and structuring of a periodised training plan. Peak performance only lasts 7-14 days and needs to occur at the optimum time for competition and performance. There are three theories that have been used [...]
The key word critically is often added to the key words: analyse or evaluate. The BOSTES website clearly defines the key word critically as: Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to What the HSC PDHPE markers are looking for is for you to be critical [...]
The importance of vitamin B for exercise is very under done in HSC PDHPE textbooks. We have a tendency to focus on Iron, Calcium, and the macro nutrients (Carbohydrate, protein, and fat), but we spend little time looking into the importance of vitamins and minerals. I will post further articles looking at other micro nutrients, [...]
Definition The key word analyse is one of the more often used words in HSC PDHPE. Not only is it used to ask questions in exams, but it also guides what you need to be able to do with content in the learn to dot points of the HSC PDHPE syllabus. NESA define analyse Identify [...]
Structuring extended response answers is very important for those of you seeking to achieve a band 5 or 6. Extended response questions often require 3 or more points to be made, and each point should have its own paragraph each with its own structure. When structuring extended response answers I usually recommend the S.E.A.L. structure. [...]
The key word evaluate comes from the BOSTES glossary of key words (HSC). The definition provided by BOSTES is: Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of Therefore, the fundamental aspect to the key word evaluate is to make a judgement. To actually voice your opinion based on the evidence. In order to [...]
As you prepare for your HSC PDHPE exams one of the best ways to prepare is to study to teach it. What I mean by that, is to study the content as though you were going to teach it to someone else. Or better yet, actually teach it to someone. When you prepare to teach [...]