Describe how an athlete's level of arousal affects performance. Discuss how prescribed judging criteria measure the quality of a performance. Analyse physiological adaptions during an aerobic training program.

Student Responses (16)

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Question 22b

Written Paper Section I Question 22b - 2002 HSC

Discuss the role of supplementation in meeting the dietary needs of athletes.

Student Responses (16)

Question 22c

Written Paper Section I Question 22c - 2002 HSC

Analyse the psychological strategies athletes could employ to enhance performance.

Module: Health Priorities in Australia

Question 1

Written Paper Section I Question 1 - 2010 HSC

Location of the effects of peripheral vascular disease

Question 1

Written Paper Section I Question 1 - 2002 HSC

Trends in major causes of sickness and death

Question 1

Written Paper Section I Question 1 - 2001 HSC

Most influential factor in the life expentancy of Australians

Question 2

Written Paper Section I Question 2 - 2010 HSC

Option for an individual after researching the nature and benefits of a health product

Question 2

Written Paper Section I Question 2 - 2002 HSC

Reason for the growth in use of alternative medicine in Australia

Question 2

Written Paper Section I Question 2 - 2001 HSC

Non-modifiable risk factor for the early onset of cardiovascular disease in Australian women

Question 3

Written Paper Section I Question 3 - 2010 HSC

Role of volunteer organisations in reducing the impact of an ageing population on the public health system

Question 3

Written Paper Section I Question 3 - 2002 HSC

Health promotion and trends in Australian mortality rate

Question 3

Written Paper Section I Question 3 - 2001 HSC

Primary reason for government agencies to collect epidemiological data

Question 4

Written Paper Section I Question 4 - 2010 HSC

Reason for a decrease in cancer related deaths and an increase in new cancers

Question 4

Written Paper Section I Question 4 - 2001 HSC

Risk factors associated with breast cancer

Question 5

Written Paper Section I Question 5 - 2010 HSC

Results of illness that have indirect costs to the community

Question 6

Written Paper Question 6 - 2010 HSC

Reason for the increase in life expectancy of Australians

Question 7

Written Paper Section I Question 7 - 2010 HSC

Criteria used to determine Australia's priority health issues

Question 7

Written Paper Section I Question 7 - 2002 HSC

Government initiative that represents social justice principles in action

Question 7

Written Paper Section I Question 7 - 2001 HSC

Best action to promote social justice

Question 8

Written Paper Section I Question 8 - 2010 HSC

Features of Medicare

Question 8

Written Paper Section I Question 8 - 2002 HSC

Cause of reduction in the incidence of lifestyle-related morbidity in Australia

Question 8

Written Paper Section I Question 8 - 2001 HSC

Example of building healthy public policy

Question 9

Written Paper Section I Question 9 - 2010 HSC

Factors that protect against preventable chronic disease

Question 10

Written Paper Section I Question 10 - 2010 HSC

Option that explains the decrease in mortality rates in Australia

Question 10

Written Paper Section I Question 10 - 2001 HSC

Identify a lifestyle factor and an associated disease using a graph showing the mortality rates for males and females.

Student Responses (14)

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Question 21a

Written Paper Section I Question 21a - 2010 HSC

Outline the socioeconomic determinants that contribute to health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Student Responses (12)

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Question 22b

Written Paper Section I Question 22b - 2010 HSC

Argue the benefits of the Ottawa Charter to a health promotion initiative.

Module: HSC Option 1: The Health of Young People

Student Responses (15)

Question 21b

Written Paper Section I Question 21b - 2001 HSC

Discuss how the creation of supportive environments is used to manage the health of Australians.

Student Responses (15)

Question 21c

Written Paper Section I Question 21c - 2001 HSC

Assess the impact that the health status of Australians has on the provision of health care facilities and services.

Student Responses (1)

Exemplary response 1

Question 23

Written Paper Section I Question 23 - 2002 HSC

Describe the coping skills used by young people to enhance health. Assess the effect of social factors on the health status of young people.

Student Responses (15)

Question 23b

Written Paper Section II Question 23b - 2001 HSC

Discuss how the diverse nature of young people's lives affects their standard of health.

Student Responses (14)

Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 23c

Written Paper Section II Question 23c - 2001 HSC

Evaluate how supportive networks enhance personal skills that enable young people to attain better health.

Student Responses (13)

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Question 27aii

Written Paper Section II Question 27aii - 2010 HSC

(i) Outline a health issue that has an impact on young people. (ii) Describe protective strategies to manage this issue.

Module: HSC Option 2: Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society

Student Responses (16)

Question 24

Written Paper Section II Question 24 - 2002 HSC

Describe the consequences for sporting organisations of having to attract sponsorship. Assess the impact of the Olympic Games on the national and sporting identity of Australia.

Module: HSC Option 3: Sports Medicine

Student Responses (15)

Question 25

Written Paper Section II Question 25 - 2001 HSC

Outline the differences between direct and indirect sports injuries. Discuss the role that physical preparation plays in the prevention of sports injury. Evaluate policies and procedures that regulate when an athlete returns to play after injury.

Student Responses (15)

Question 29a

Written Paper Section II Question 29a - 2010 HSC

(i) Outline how problems associated with iron deficiency and bone density affect female participants in sport. (ii) Explain how sport medicine addresses the medical conditions of children and young athletes.

Student Responses (15)

Question 29b

Written Paper Section II Question 29b - 2010 HSC

Evaluate how sports policy and the sport environment promote safe participation.

Module: HSC Option 4: Improving Performance

Student Responses (16)

Question 26a

Written Paper Section II Question 26a - 2002 HSC

Describe how coaches can evaluate skill instruction effectiveness in a training session.

Student Responses (15)

Question 26a

Written Paper Section II Question 26a - 2001 HSC

Outline the physiological characteristics of an overtrained athlete.

Student Responses (15)

Question 26c

Written Paper Section II Question 26c - 2001 HSC

Evaluate how technology is used in training sessions to improve skill.

Student Responses (14)

Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 30a

Written Paper Section II Question 30a - 2010 HSC

(i) Identify a benefit and a limitation of drug testing. (ii) Explain the ethical issues associated with using performance enhancing drugs in sport.

Student Responses (14)

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Question 30b

Written Paper Section II Question 30b - 2010 HSC

Justify factors a coach should consider to avoid overtraining.