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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]