23 03, 2018

To what extent is access to health care facilities and services equitable for all Australians?

By |2018-03-22T15:08:26+10:00March 23rd, 2018|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, What role do health care facilities and services play in achieving better health for all Australians?|Comments Off on To what extent is access to health care facilities and services equitable for all Australians?

The 2015 HSC PDHPE exam, Questions 24 asks: To what extent is access to health care facilities and services equitable for all Australians? and is worth 8 Marks. Below is a lovely sample answer from Xanthe. Personally, I loved the first paragraph. It really sets up the rest of the answer and shows that the question [...]

22 03, 2018

Outline the differences between direct and indirect sports injuries.

By |2018-03-22T06:35:46+10:00March 22nd, 2018|Articles, How are sports injuries classified and managed?, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Sports Medicine, Study Tips|Comments Off on Outline the differences between direct and indirect sports injuries.

The 2001 exam question 25 a) states: Outline the differences between direct and indirect sports injuries. In response to this question Maja wrote the following answer. Check it out below and use the notes from the marking centre on NESA to see what you think of her response.Sports injuries can occur in two different ways, being either a direct [...]

21 03, 2018

How do the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter address the principles of social justice?

By |2018-03-21T10:13:52+10:00March 21st, 2018|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, What actions are needed to address Australia’s health priorities?|Comments Off on How do the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter address the principles of social justice?

As answers to past HSC questions begin to roll in via the form (at the bottom of this page) I thought I should begin to share some of the responses students are providing. The answer below is from Olivia and is an answer to the question "How do the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter [...]

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 [...]

15 02, 2017

Compare the dietary requirements of athletes in TWO sports that have different nutritional needs

By |2017-02-15T13:57:47+10:00February 15th, 2017|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, How can nutrition and recovery strategies affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips|Comments Off on Compare the dietary requirements of athletes in TWO sports that have different nutritional needs

The question "Compare the dietary requirements of athletes in TWO sports that have different nutritional needs. Provide relevant examples" Is question 25 in the 2011 HSC PDHPE exam. Below is a sample answer I wrote for this question with a video of commentary on how I wrote it. Compare the dietary requirements of athletes in [...]

19 01, 2017

Compare TWO psychological strategies – Sample Answer

By |2017-01-19T13:32:07+10:00January 19th, 2017|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, How can psychology affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, Questions, sample answer, Study Tips, writing|Comments Off on Compare TWO psychological strategies – Sample Answer

"Compare TWO psychological strategies that each of these athletes would employ to enhance motivation OR manage anxiety" is the end of an 8 mark question in the 2010 HSC PDHPE exam. The full question in below. The following profiles describe two athletes and their sports. Athlete A Elite individual target sport athlete Maintains a low [...]

12 09, 2016

Outline the post-performance dietary considerations of an endurance athlete

By |2016-09-12T20:12:15+10:00September 12th, 2016|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, How can nutrition and recovery strategies affect performance?, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips|Comments Off on Outline the post-performance dietary considerations of an endurance athlete

"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 [...]

6 09, 2016

Explain why individuals, communities and governments should work in partnership on health promotion initiatives. Provide examples.

By |2016-09-06T08:25:24+10:00September 6th, 2016|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, What actions are needed to address Australia’s health priorities?|Comments Off on Explain why individuals, communities and governments should work in partnership on health promotion initiatives. Provide examples.

"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 [...]

30 08, 2016

What are the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government for the delivery of health services in Australia?

By |2016-08-30T10:06:15+10:00August 30th, 2016|Articles, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, What role do health care facilities and services play in achieving better health for all Australians?|Comments Off on What are the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government for the delivery of health services in Australia?

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 [...]

22 08, 2016

Outline TWO groups most at risk for cardiovascular disease in Australia

By |2016-08-22T08:12:34+10:00August 22nd, 2016|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Outline TWO groups most at risk for cardiovascular disease in Australia

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 [...]

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