I dont know how you missed these coz they are on the first PDHPE page but here they are:
Core 1: Health Priorities In Australia
2003 HSC
- Identify the personal consumer skills needed to make informed decisions about alternative approaches to health care. (4marks)
- Explain why older people in Australia experience levels of health that are different from those of other population groups in Australia. (6 marks)
- Analyse why cancer was identified as a priority area to improve the health of Australians. (10 marks)
2002 HSC
- Describe the inequities of health status experienced by people of low socio-economic status in Australia. (5marks)
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the application of the principles of the Ottowa Charter in addressing the areas of depression, and road and traffic-related injuries. (15 marks)
2001 HSC
- The 1997 Jakarta Declaration on Health Promotion encourages the community and individuals to become involved in the promotion of health. Briefly explain how this approach is applied to a health promotion initiative in Australia. (4 marks)
- Discuss how the creation of supportive environments is used to manage the health of Australians. (6 marks)
- Assess the impact that the health status of Australians has on the provision of health care facilities and services. (10 marks)
HSC Specimen Paper
- Describe the features on an effective community health care service (4 marks)
- Explain how applying the principles of the Ottowa Charter for Health Promotion can address diabetes as a health priority (6 marks)
- Evaluate the role epidemiology plays in improving Australia's health status. Illustrate your answer with specific examples (10 marks)
2002 CSSA Trial
- Select one National Health Priority (“Australia’s Health” 1998) and explain a health promotion initiative that addresses the priority. (4 marks)
- Australians spend approximately $1 billion per year on alternative health care. Examine the reasons for the growth of alternative medicine and health care approaches. (6 marks)
- Identify a range of public policy developments aimed at addressing injury. Critically analyse the impact these policies have had on health in relation to this priority area. (10 marks)
2002 Trial
- Diabetes has been identified as one of the National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs) in Australia.
Using diabetes as an example, outline a criteria for the inclusion of a new NHPA. (4 marks)
- Discuss the Impact of social determinants on the incidence of cardiovascular disease in Australia (4 marks)
- Two priorities of the Jarkarta Decaration are to:
* 'Promote social responsibility for health' and
* 'Increase community capacity and empower the individual'
Analyse cancer health promotion in Australia in terms of these priorities. (6 marks)
Excel Practice Paper
- Use epidemiology to outline Australia's health status as it affects gender. (4 marks)
- Describe reasons for the growth of alternative health care in Australia and recommend ways for people to make informed choices from the range of services available. ( 6 marks)
- Choose one of the following health priorities:
· skin cancer or lung cancer
· road and traffic related injuries
· depression.
Describe actions to improve health in the priority you have chosen. (10 marks)
Excel Revise In a Month Practice Paper
- Outline the characteristics of the new public health approach to health promotion. (4 marks)
- Australia spends in excess of $40 billion on health per year. Explain the reasons why the majority of this funding is allocated to curative health care rather than preventative health initiatives? (6 marks)
- Lung cancer is an identified priority health area for Australia.
i) Explain the role that epidemiology played in determining lung cancer as a priority.
ii) Outline risk factors and social determinants that contribute to the disease.
iii) Using the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986), demonstrate how lung cancer can be reduced in Australia. (10 marks)
2004 Independent Trial
- Australians over the age of 65 years represent 12% of the Australian population and this will double over the next 20 years. Examine the impact of the ageing population on the funding of health care in Australia (8 marks)
- Demonstrate how the Ottowa Charter action areas could be used to address the alarming increase in the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in Australia (12 marks)
Other Questions
- Justify the allocation of government funding to health promotion initiatives in Australia. (10 marks)
- Compare the individual lifestyle approach with the new public health approach in the achievement of better health (4 marks)
- Discuss the impact of gender on the health status of Australians (6 marks)
Core 2: Factors Affecting Performance
2003 HSC
- Outline the features of the alactacid (ATP/PC) and the lactic acid energy systems. (5marks)
- Evaluate how both rates of skill acquisition and the learning environment affect physical performance. (15 marks)
2002 HSC
- Describe how the principles of specifity and reversibility apply to a flexibility training program (4marks)
- Discuss the role of supplementation in meeting the dietary needs of athletes (6marks)
- Analyse the psychological strategies athletes could employ to enhance performance. (10 marks)
2001 HSC
- Describe how an athlete’s level of arousal affects performance. (4marks)
- Discuss how prescribed judging criteria are used to measure the quality of a performance (6marks)
- Analyse the physiological adaptations that occur when an untrained individual undertakes a 20 week aerobic training program (10 marks)
HSC Specimen Paper
- Explain how FOUR of the principles of training can be used to develop aerobic fitness. (4 marks)
- It is often stated that the difference between success and failure at the elite level of sport is psychological preparation. Discuss how psychological factors may affect performance. (8 marks)
- Learners progress through various stages of skill acquistion. Compare the use of feedback when developing movement skills at the cognitive level and at the autonomous level of skill acquisition (8 marks)
2002 CSSA Trial
- Alex is a fourteen year old swimmer who has achieved some good results at district level competition over the past two years, but has not been able to progress beyond this point, Outline how Alex and his coach could possibly use the psychological strategy of goal setting to help improve his performance (4 marks)
- As the coach of a local basketball team of twelve year olds, you will be looking after a group of individuals with a diverse range of skill levels. Examine the characteristics that will differentiate the skilled from the unskilled performers in the team, giving examples of each. (6 marks)
- An individual wants to improve his/her aerobic fitness. Outline the guidelines that should be followed. Analyse the physiological responses/adaptions that would take place within this individual if they were to continue with this aerobic training program over an extended period of time. (10 marks)
2002 Trial
- Compare and contrast the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. ( 4 marks)
- Analyse the importance of psychology to successful performance at the various stages of skill acquisition.
( 6 marks)
Excel Practice Paper
- Describe one objective test to measure skill and explain how it needs to be used to demonstrate validity and reliability. (4 marks)
- Explain the immediate physiological responses in the cardiorespiratory system to exercise of moderate intensity during a 40 minute aerobics session. (6 marks)
- A coach preparing a team for competition needs to analyse the three energy systems utilised in the sport. Outline the physiological aspects of each energy system and give examples of when they are used in one team sport. (10 marks)
Excel Revise In a Month Practice Paper
- Explain how four principles of training could be used to develop a distance runner's fitness and performance. (4 marks)
- Outline how psychological factors could improve the performance of an elite athlete. (6 marks)
- A coach is faced with two athletes of varying skill level.
i) Compare the skills of an athlete at the autonomous stage compared to an athlete at the cognitive stage.
ii) How can practice sessions assist both athletes?
iii) What is the role of feedback in maintaining or improving performance {10 marks)
2004 Independent Trial
- Describe the immediate physiological responses in an individual resulting from moderate aerobic activity (5 marks)
- Compare the stages of skill acquisition (5marks)
- Apply your knowledge of nutrition to distinguish between the dietary needs of an inactive person and a competitive endurance athlete (10 marks)
Other Questions
- You have been assigned responsibility for co-ordinating a selection process to identify a representative team, from a group of players attempting to gain selection, in a sport of your choice. Demonstrate your understanding of the measurement of skill and judging the quality of performance to construct a plan that you would use to finalise your squad. (12 marks)
- To improve aerobic performance the body must undergo training. Demonstrate your understanding of what things need to be considered when designing a training program to improve aerobic performance and evaluate its effectiveness to all levels of fitness. (8 marks)
- Outline the way the FITT principles are used to develop the aerobic energy system (4 marks)
Option: The Health of Young People
2004 HSC
- Describe the impact that 'developing self-sufficiency and autonomy' and 'determining behavioural boundaries' have on establishing good health for young people. (5 marks)
- For each area of concern you have studied, assess the effectiveness of a health promotion program for young people. (15 marks)
2003 HSC
- In this option you have studied TWO areas of concern that affect the health of young people. Explain how these areas of concern affect the groups of young people most at risk of poor health outcomes. (8 marks)
- Analyse why developing both a sense of connectedness and creating a sense of future can enable young people to attain better health. (12 marks)
2002 HSC
- Describe how young people can use coping skills to attain better health. (5 marks)
- Assess the influence that social factors have on the health status of young people (15 marks)
2001 HSC
- Outline the impact of ONE social factor on the health of young people. (3 marks)
- Discuss how the diverse nature of young people's lives affects their health status. (5 marks)
- Evaluate how supportive networks can enhance personal skills that enable young people to attain better health. (12 marks)
HSC Specimen Paper
- Outline FOUR developmental aspects that impact on the health of young
people. (4 marks)
- Choose ONE major health issue that affects young people, and discuss the
contributing factors. (6 marks)
(c) ‘There is no simple solution for the improvement of the health
status of young people.’Analyse this statement with reference to factors that act as barriers to improved health. (10 marks)
2002 CSSA Trial
- Outline how geographical location and peer influence impact on the health of young people (3 marks)
- Examine why substance abuse effects the health of young people. In your answer consider what health promotion strategies have been implemented to reduce the harm associated with tobacco and alcohol use. (5 marks)
- Analyse a policy or legislation that provides young people with the opportunity to develop responsibility, encourage participation in and value their contribution while developing a sense of connectedness within the community (12 marks)
Excel Practice Paper
- Explain the impact of FOUR social factors on the health of young people. (4 marks)
- Identify ONE area of concern affecting the health 'of young people and outline the concerns. (6 marks)
- Propose skills and actions to enable young people to attain better health in the area of concern identified. (10 marks)
Excel Revise In a Month Practice Paper
- Outline FOUR social factors that have a significant impact on the health of young people. (4 marks)
- What does epidemiological data indicate about the health of young people compared to other Australians? (6 marks)
- One of the major concerns for young people is stress and coping with events and changes in their lives.
i) Discuss how stress and coping can affect young peoples' health.
ii) Outline skills and actions that can improve health outcomes for young people in relation to stress and coping. (10 marks)
2004 Independent Trial
- Briefly explain the impact of peer influence on the health of young people (4 marks)
- Discuss the diverse nature of young people's lives (6 marks)
- Justify the use of social action in enhancing the health of young people with reference to ONE area of health concern (10 marks)
Option: Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society
2004 HSC
- Describe the role of physical activity and sport in establishing the identity of indigenous Australians. (5 marks)
- Assess the influence of sport on the social construction of gender in Australia. (15 marks)
2003 HSC
- Explain how the beginnings of modern sport in nineteenth century England have influenced the nature of sport in Australia today. (8marks)
- Analyse why the relationship between sport and the mass media has influenced people's understanding" values and beliefs about sport. (12 marks)
2002 HSC
- Describe the consequences for sporting organizations of having to attract sponsorship. (5 marks)
- Assess the impact of the Olympic Games on the national identity AND sporting identity of Australia. (15 marks)
2001 HSC
- Outline the changes that ONE sport has made to suit the needs of the media. (3 marks)
- Discuss the meanings that different cultural groups give to physical activity and sport. (5 marks)
- Evaluate strategies that could be used to overcome the socially constructed barriers to female participation in sport.(12 marks)
HSC Specimen Paper
- Identify TWO sports that have made a significant contribution to Australia’s
national identity. Briefly outline the influence these sports have had on what is
viewed as ‘being Australian’. (4 marks)
- ‘When we look at sport in Australia, it is the media that determines
what we watch, what we play and what we like.’
Discuss this statement with reference to the role of the media in Australian
sport. (6 marks)
- Critically analyse how gender and sexuality impact on patterns of sport
sponsorship. (10 marks)
2002 CSSA Trial
- Sport has emerged as a commodity. Outline the consequences associated with this change using the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney as an example. (3 marks)
- The media and sport have a close relationship from which both gain benefits. Examine the economic considerations of media coverage and sport. (5 marks)
- Analyse the consequences for females participating in sports which have traditionally been played by males (12 marks)
Excel Practice Paper
- Describe the major changes in Australian sport during the twentieth century as they relate to women's participation in sport. (4 marks)
- Identify TWO aspects of the relationship between sport and Australia's national identity and give examples of their influence. (6 marks)
- Discuss the statement: 'Sport today is a commodity to be bought and sold in the market place.' (10 marks)
Excel Revise In a Month Practice Paper
- Outline FOUR significant changes to sport in Australia over the last century. (4 marks)
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sponsorship in sport. (6 marks)
- 'Australia is a multicultural society providing a diverse range of meanings to sport and physical activity'.
Analyse the above statement making reference to Anglo-Saxon Australians, indigenous Australians and other cultural groups in Australia. (10 marks)
2004 Independent Trial
- Briefly explain how men's and women's participation in sport differed in the 19th century (4 marks)
- "Sport is a consumer product and an industry" Discuss this statement with reference to a major sport in Australia (6 marks)
- Justify the current extent of media coverage allocatied to male dominated sports (versus female dominated sports) in Australia (10 marks)
Other Questions
- Explain how the beginnings of modern sport in nineteenth century England have influenced the nature of sport in Australia today. (8marks)
- Analyse why the relationship between sport and the mass media has influenced people's understanding" values and beliefs about sport. (12 marks)
- Describe the consequences for sporting organizations of having to attract sponsorship. (5 marks)
- Assess the impact of the Olympic Games on the national identity AND sporting identity of Australia. (15 marks)
- Outline the changes that ONE sport has made to suit the needs of the media. (3 marks)
- Discuss the meanings that different cultural groups give to physical activity and sport. (5 marks)
- Evaluate strategies that could be used to overcome the socially constructed barriers to female participation in sport.(12 marks)
- Apply your understanding of the social construction of gender to recommend strategies for increasing the participation rates of females in the full range of sport. (10 marks)
Option: Sports Medicine
2004 HSC
- Describe the signs, symptoms and management of a dislocated joint. (5 marks)
- Assess the effectiveness of protective equipment, taping and bandaging in enhancing the wellbeing of athletes. (15 marks)
2003 HSC
- Explain how progressive mobilisation and the use of heat and cold can assist an injured athlete return to play. (8marks)
- Analyse why sports medicine has a focus on the specific demands of adult athletes, aged athletes and female athletes. (12 marks)
2002 HSC
- Describe the impact of drug testing on sport (5 marks)
- Assess the way in which sports policy and the sports environment promote the physical wellbeing of children and young athletes. (15 marks)
2001 HSC
- Outline the differences between direct and indirect sports injuries. (3 marks)
- Discuss the role that physical preparation plays in the prevention of sports injury. (5 marks)
- Evaluate the policies and procedures that regulate when an athlete returns to play after injury. (12 marks)
HSC Specimen Paper
- Describe ONE of the following sports injury management procedures:
(i) TOTAPS or (ii) RICER. (4 marks)
- Describe the body’s process of temperature regulation and explain how
differing climatic conditions may affect safe participation in sport. (6 marks)
- You have been asked to design a sports policy for a junior sporting club that
specifically addresses the issue of safe participation. Justify the key points you
would include. (10 marks)
2002 CSSA Trial
- Outline the goals of an exercise program for an aged athlete to improve their quality of life. (3marks)
- Examine when and how progressive involvement should take place for an athlete returning to play after injury (5 marks)
- “ The best strength training for children should centre around using their own body weight” Analyse this statement in regard to the appropriateness of resistance training for children. (12 marks)
Excel Practice Paper
- Describe the application of on-field assessment of injury during a game. (4 marks)
- Explain what is meant by exercise-induced asthma and the ways it can be controlled to enable children to participate confidently in sport. (6 marks)
- Outline a program for an athlete to recover from a torn hamstring muscle and to return safely to play. (10 marks)
Excel Revise In a Month Practice Paper
- An athlete badly rolls an ankle during a training session. Describe how you would assess the injury (TOTAPS) and the immediate treatment procedures (RICER). (4 marks)
- An athlete is preparing for a competition to be held in extreme heat conditions. Outline how the body loses heat and how the athlete may regulate body temperature before, during and after competition. (6 marks)
- A group of 12 secondary schools has formed a sports council to regulate interschool sporting activities. One of the first tasks of the council is to formulate guidelines for the safe participation of students in sport. Justify the key points that should be included in these guidelines. (10 marks)
2004 Independent Trial
- Briefly explain the assessment procedure you would use to determine the nature and extent of a sports injury (4 marks)
- Discuss the body's "inflammatory response" to soft tissue injuries with reference to their initial treatment (6 marks)
- Examine the types of physical preparation that could be used to reduce the risk of sports injury (10 marks)
Other Questions
- Explain how progressive mobilisation and the use of heat and cold can assist an injured athlete return to play. (8marks)
- Analyse why sports medicine has a focus on the specific demands of adult athletes, aged athletes and female athletes. (12 marks)
- Describe the impact of drug testing on sport (5 marks)
- Assess the way in which sports policy and the sports environment promote the physical wellbeing of children and young athletes. (15 marks)
- Outline the differences between direct and indirect sports injuries. (3 marks)
- Discuss the role that physical preparation plays in the prevention of sports injury. (5 marks)
- Evaluate the policies and procedures that regulate when an athlete returns to play after injury. (12 marks)
Option: Improving Performance
2004 HSC
- Describe the dietary considerations of an athlete during and post performance. (5 marks)
- Assess how modifying the elements of a training session to match the abilities of the training group affects performance. (15 marks)
2003 HSC
- Explain how the results of a test of aerobic capacity you have studied could be used by a coach to plan for endurance training. (8marks)
- Strength training methods may be varied to suit the demands of the phases of competition. Analyse why a sprint athlete should use different methods of strength training during these phases. (12marks)
2002 HSC
- Describe how a coach could evaluate the effectiveness of the skill instruction element of a training session. (5marks)
- Assess the ways in which attitude training and acclimatisation can influence the physiological preparation and performance of an endurance athlete. (15 marks)
2001 HSC
- Outline the physiological characteristics of an overtrained athlete. (3 marks)
- Discuss how athletes could use plyometric training techniques to enhance performance. (5 marks)
- Evaluate the use of technology in training sessions that are designed to improve skill. (12 marks)
HSC Specimen Paper
- Briefly outline FOUR types of training. (4 marks)
- A nutritionist has been asked to advise a female endurance athlete of dietary
needs leading up to a major competition. Identify and explain the key components that would be included in the nutritionist’s advice. (6 marks)
- There are many factors involved in the preparation of an athlete for optimum
performance. Select EITHER a power athlete OR an endurance athlete. Design
a training program for this athlete, justifying the key features that would need
to be included. (10 marks)
2002 CSSA Trial
- Outline how a marathon runner might use tapering as a method of preparation for a race (3 marks)
- Using 10 year olds tee-ball team as an illustration, examine some of the different methods that a coach could use to vary their practice sessions so that the children do not become bored and disinterested. (5 marks)
- The majority of research indicates that, in general, stretching is beneficial in improving performance, increasing flexibility and reducing injury risk. Analyse the circumstances where stretching is not recommended and discuss the problems associated with two ‘contraindicated’ stretches. (12 marks)
Excel Practice Paper
- As the coach of a representative soccer team you are required to plan a program for the season. Describe the ways you would
(a) plan the program for the whole season. (4 marks)
(b) give advice to the team about diet for the season. (6 marks)
(c) understand the physiological demands on the players and the training methods you would use to improve and maintain fitness. (10 marks)
Excel Revise In a Month Practice Paper
- Outline FOUR types of training that may assist an athlete's performance. (4 marks)
- A coach is aiming to have athletes at their peak prior to the start of the competition. Outline the important elements of pre-season preparation including the application of tapering prior to an event. (6 marks)
- Outline the factors involved in preparing an athlete or team for competition. Include in your answer the key elements of a training program and individual training session. (10 marks)
2004 Independent Trial
- Briefly explain the factors that need to be considered before designing a flexibility training program (4 marks)
- Discuss the nutritional nee of endurance athletes before, during and following events of long duration (6 marks)
- Explain how technology can be used effectively to improve performance (10 marks)
Other Questions
- Explain how the results of a test of aerobic capacity you have studied could be used by a coach to plan for endurance training. (8marks)
- Strength training methods may be varied to suit the demands of the phases of competition. Analyse why a sprint athlete should use different methods of strength training during these phases. (12marks)
- Describe how a coach could evaluate the effectiveness of the skill instruction element of a training session. (5marks)
- Assess the ways in which attitude training and acclimatisation can influence the physiological preparation and performance of an endurance athlete. (15 marks)
- Outline the physiological characteristics of an overtrained athlete. (3 marks)
- Discuss how athletes could use plyometric training techniques to enhance performance. (5 marks)
- Evaluate the use of technology in training sessions that are designed to improve skill. (12 marks)
Option: Equity and Health
2004 HSC
- Describe how occupational hazards impact on the health of rural and remote communities. (5 marks)
- Assess how effective funding is in bridging. the gap in the health status of population groups. (15 marks)
2003 HSC
- Explain how poor living conditions and the traditional understanding about health have contributed to the health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait. Islander peoples. (8 marks)
- Analyse why effective health promotion strategies assist in improving the health of people living in rural and remote communities in Australia. (12 marks)
2002 HSC
- Describe how a social justice framework addresses a factor that creates health inequities. (5 marks)
- Assess how funding to improve health attempts to overcome health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (15 marks)
2001 HSC
- Outline how 'advocating' can be used to enhance the health of a disadvantaged group. (3 marks)
- Discuss how socioeconomic status AND access to health care influence the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (5 marks)
- Evaluate the characteristics of effective health promotion strategies for improving the health of people living in rural and remote locations. (12 marks)
HSC Specimen Paper
- Briefly outline FOUR factors that have created health inequities in Australia.
- A number of different groups in Australia experience health inequities.
Discuss how the incidence of risk factors has contributed to the major health
problems of TWO of these groups.
- Explain how the health inequities of EITHER Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples OR people living in rural and remote locations, could be
addressed. In your answer, refer to specific strategies to meet their particular
health needs.
2002 CSSA Trial
- Outline how multiple social risk factors influence the health status of populations (3marks)
- Examine how the hospitalisation rate and provision of primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples relates to their health status. (5 marks)
- Analyse how well funding to improve health caters for the health needs of ONE population experiencing health inequities. (12 marks)
Excel Practice Paper
- Identify THREE social justice principles and give one example of the application of each principle to improve health inequities in Australia. (4 marks)
- Outline ONE of the factors that create health inequities in Australia and describe a social justice framework to be used to address the inequities. (6 marks)
- For EITHER Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples OR people living in rural and remote communities, suggest solutions for providing equitable access to health care. (10 marks)
Excel Specimen Practice Paper
- Outline FOUR types of training that may assist an athlete's performance. (4 marks)
- A coach is aiming to have athletes at their peak prior to the start of the competition. Outline the important elements of pre-season preparation including the application of tapering prior to an event. (6 marks)
- Outline the factors involved in preparing an athlete or team for competition. Include in your answer the key elements of a training program and individual training session. (10 marks)
2004 Independent Trial
- Briefly explain the influence of isolation and occupation on the health of rural and remote communities (4 marks)
- Discuss the most significant areas of health inequality experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (6 marks)
- Justify the application of a social justice framework to the development of a plan to address health inequities in a population group.
Other Questions
- Explain how poor living conditions and the traditional understanding about health have contributed to the health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait. Islander peoples. (8 marks)
- Analyse why effective health promotion strategies assist in improving the health of people living in rural and remote communities in Australia. (12 marks)
- Describe how a social justice framework addresses a factor that creates health inequities. (5 marks)
- Assess how funding to improve health attempts to overcome health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (15 marks)
- Outline how 'advocating' can be used to enhance the health of a disadvantaged group. (3 marks)
- Discuss how socioeconomic status AND access to health care influence the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (5 marks)
- Evaluate the characteristics of effective health promotion strategies for improving the health of people living in rural and remote locations. (12 marks)
