27 11, 2017

Answering HSC PDHPE exam questions – SEAL

By |2017-11-29T12:31:36+10:00November 27th, 2017|Articles, example, HSC PDHPE, Study Tips, writing|0 Comments

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 [...]

14 11, 2017

The importance of writing summaries as you go

By |2017-11-13T15:30:12+10:00November 14th, 2017|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Study Tips, Summary|Comments Off on The importance of writing summaries as you go

Writing a summary for HSC PDHPE as you progress through the course is vital to your success at the end. So often students leave writing their summaries until the end of a unit, or the 2 weeks leading up to exams. The result is students who are stressed and who end up wasting time writing [...]

2 11, 2017

Describe the assessment procedure used to determine the nature and extent of a sports injury.

By |2017-11-02T06:39:21+10:00November 2nd, 2017|Articles, example, How are sports injuries classified and managed?, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Sports Medicine, Study Tips|Comments Off on Describe the assessment procedure used to determine the nature and extent of a sports injury.

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 [...]

26 09, 2017

Get up and Study

By |2017-09-25T16:20:28+10:00September 26th, 2017|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Study Tips|Comments Off on Get up and Study

It can be hard to get yourself motivated over the “holidays”, but you need to remember that there are only a few weeks left and then you will have the longest holiday that you will ever have. So, right now, stop reading this post and go and study!! I know the weather is finally nice [...]

22 09, 2017

Study for the less motivated

By |2017-09-22T11:23:12+10:00September 22nd, 2017|Articles, Flashcards, HSC PDHPE, Questions, sample answer, Study Tips, Summary|Comments Off on Study for the less motivated

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 [...]

7 09, 2017

Hang in there!

By |2017-09-07T06:54:59+10:00September 7th, 2017|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Questions, Study Tips|Comments Off on Hang in there!

As your HSC year comes to an end it is important for you not to give up! Often I see students who have struggled throughout their year and have worked hard, only to not get the marks in the trial that they were hoping for. But don't let this get you down! You were always [...]

24 08, 2017

Principles of Social Justice

By |2017-08-24T14:01:48+10:00August 24th, 2017|Articles, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, What actions are needed to address Australia’s health priorities?|Comments Off on Principles of Social Justice

Recently I have had a few conversations with teachers about the principles of social justice that are promoted by using the actions areas of the Ottawa Charter. The difficulty comes with the fact that the principles mentioned in Preliminary PDHPE - equity, diversity, and supportive environments - do not match up with those mentioned by [...]

17 08, 2017

5 ways to use your flashcards

By |2017-08-17T08:17:52+10:00August 17th, 2017|Articles, Flashcards, HSC PDHPE, Study Tips|Comments Off on 5 ways to use your flashcards

Many students create flashcards, but only use them one (1) way - read the syllabus, recite the content, flip and check. Now, this is definitely the way most people use flashcards, and is a good starting place to using them. But I have 5 other ways for you to use your flashcards to further develop [...]

25 07, 2017

Preparing for your HSC PDHPE Trial Exam

By |2017-07-25T18:06:18+10:00July 25th, 2017|Articles, Flashcards, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, Summary|Comments Off on Preparing for your HSC PDHPE Trial Exam

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. [...]

20 06, 2017

Personal Success or Big Business

By |2017-06-20T16:23:52+10:00June 20th, 2017|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Improving Performance, Teacher note, What ethical issues are related to improving performance?|Comments Off on Personal Success or Big Business

The ethics around drug use in sport are wide, but he HSC PDHPE syllabus want you to consider whether the use of drugs is for personal success or big business. Over the last 30 years sport has changed dramatically going from games we played, to big business. Sport is now a multi-million dollar industry in [...]

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