Worksheets2018 HSC PDHPE Practice Paper
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 3hrs 38mins
Which athlete would most benefit from consuming a pre-event meal that is high in complex carbohydrates?
A. A triathlete
B. A shot-putter
C. A high jumper
D. A soccer goalkeeper
Which of the following is an effect of a growing and ageing population?
Decreased demand for carers
Increased access to elective surgery
Increased demand for health services
Decreased number of people living with chronic disease
Which of the following best demonstrates extrinsic motivation?
A. A swimmer trying to improve his 100-metre freestyle personal best time
B. A netballer practising goal shooting to win the ‘highest goal scorer’ trophy
C. A tennis player working on her serve to achieve a higher percentage of aces
D. A baseball player focusing on hitting the ball to increase technical efficiency
Which of the following lists three examples of institutional health care?
Nursing homes, private hospitals, psychiatric hospitals
Health promotion agencies, nursing homes, private hospitals
Community health clinics, physiotherapy, private health insurance
General practitioners, private health insurance, psychiatric hospitals
In training, an athlete completes TWO laps of the following activity. What type of training does this activity represent?
Aerobic fartlek
Aerobic interval
Anaerobic fartlek
Anaerobic interval
Bike lanes have been established in built-up areas. Which action area of the Ottawa Charter is this an example of?
Developing personal skills
Reorienting health services
Strengthening community action
Creating supportive environments
A limitation of epidemiology as a measure of health status is that it
is rarely used by health professionals and policymakers.
only produces information on the mortality of a population.
does not explain the sociocultural risk factors that contribute to negative health behaviours.
identifies broad trends only, without reference to accurate data regarding illness and disease.
A benefit of using subjective performance measures is that they
enable consistent results across judges.
allow the judge to consider the overall quality of a performance.
ensure that the same elements are considered for each performance.
assure athletes that any two performances will produce the same result.
The diagram shows a training drill where an athlete spends 30 seconds at each station and rests between each station. Which practice method is being used by the athlete?
A. Distributed
B. Massed
C. Part
D. Whole
Which of the following best describes Medicare?
It is funded by taxpayers and covers the cost of ambulance services.
It is funded by private contributions and covers the cost of physiotherapy.
It is funded by insurance premiums and covers the cost of private hospitals.
It is funded by a levy and subsidises the cost of visits to general practitioners.
A softball coach asks a player to throw 20 pitches over the plate. At the end of the session, the coach tells the player how many of the 20 pitches went over the plate. The coach is providing
subjective appraisal.
concurrent feedback.
knowledge of results.
knowledge of performance.
Two images of blood flow are shown.
Image A (left) represents healthy blood flow.
What condition does Image B (right) represent?
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Low blood pressure
Low cholesterol levels
A patient is considering the suitability of an alternative health care approach. Which of the following would best assist the patient to make an informed decision about this alternative approach?
Information provided on websites
Scientific evidence about its success
An advertisement that promotes its safety
The endorsement of a friend who has used it
Athletes are training for a 14-kilometre fun run. Which combination of physiological adaptations are they aiming to achieve?
Increased stroke volume, reduced resting heart rate, increased lactate tolerance
Reduced stroke volume, reduced resting heart rate, increased haemoglobin levels
Increased stroke volume, increased muscle hypertrophy, reduced lactate tolerance
Reduced stroke volume, reduced muscle hypertrophy, increased haemoglobin levels
What are the causes labelled by X and Y?
X: Coronary heart disease, Y: Cerebrovascular disease
X: Cerebrovascular disease, Y: Coronary heart disease
X: Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease, Y: Lung cancer
X: Lung cancer, Y: Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease
Which of the following would most benefit an athlete suffering from high levels of trait anxiety?
Video analysis focusing on the player’s error rate
Undertaking a program of goal setting and relaxation techniques
A coach emphasising the team’s dependence on the athlete’s contribution
Extra training sessions under match conditions focusing on attention skills
Based on statistics, Australia has a very high incidence of cancer when compared to most developed countries. To what is this mainly due?
Poor dietary habits
Higher rates of smoking
Successful screening programs
Increased spending on sun protection
The graph shows the percentage of energy produced in a variety of activities. Based on the graph, which of the following statements is the most accurate?
A. After two seconds no more ATP is created.
B. Stored energy plays a very small role in a vertical leap test.
C. The lactic acid system is the major source of energy at the end of a 100-metre sprint.
D. Aerobic energy is the major source of energy from the 10-second mark in a 400-metre sprint.
The graph shows (government) expenditure for patients admitted to hospital in Australia, by age, for 2012–2013. Which of the following is most likely to be responsible for admitted patient expenditures over $2500 million?
Mental health and injuries
Mental health and respiratory diseases
Cardiovascular diseases and injuries
Cardiovascular diseases and respiratory diseases
A coach uses strategic development to enhance a team’s performance. Strategic development focuses on
encouraging players to be creative.
adopting the opponent’s game plan.
allowing players to make spontaneous decisions.
utilising strengths and targeting the opponent’s weaknesses.
1. Use the Syllabus Terminology
Helps demonstrate syllabus knowledge and hit marking criteria.
2. Address the Directive Verb
Understand what the question is asking:
Identify = name only
Describe = what it is
Explain = how/why
Analyse/Assess/Discuss = make a judgment or show relationships
3. PEEL Structure for Paragraphs
Point: Make a clear statement
Explanation: Show why it matters
Example/Evidence: Include case studies or stats
Link: Tie back to the question or syllabus term
Short Answer Tips (3–6 marks)
4. Be Specific and Concise
Don’t waffle – go straight to the point.
Use bullet points or brief paragraphs if appropriate.
5. Use Examples
Always give relevant examples
6. Answer All Parts
Multi-part questions (e.g., “Identify AND explain…”) require both parts to earn full marks.
Extended Response Tips (8–10 marks)
7. Plan Before You Write
Spend 2–3 minutes outlining your points.
Structure with a logical flow: introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
8. Integrate Content
Link ideas across syllabus areas (e.g., combine determinants of health with health promotion strategies).
Markers reward sophisticated, interconnected understanding.
9. Stay Focused on the Question
Avoid content dumping. Everything you write must relate to the question.
Keep coming back to the question in each paragraph.
10. Show Judgment
If it says “Assess” or “To what extent”, include your own evaluation.
Weigh up arguments and finish with a conclusion.
Outline, using an example, how ‘building healthy public policy’ has been applied to the
prevention of lung cancer (3 marks).
Describe the determinants of health that affect a preventable condition in Australia OTHER
THAN cancer or cardiovascular disease. Use examples to support your answer (4 marks).
Discuss the impact of emerging new treatments and technologies in relation to health care in
Australia. Use examples to support your answer (5 marks).
Explain the roles of individuals, communities and governments in addressing health inequities
experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Use examples to support your
answer (8 marks).
Explain why the optimal level of arousal varies for different sports (5 marks).
Evaluate how the characteristics of a skilled performer can be used to appraise elite performance (7 marks).
Explain why marathon runners use physiological and neural strategies during recovery. Use
examples to support your answer (8 marks).
An athlete running a 400-metre race experiences a hamstring strain in the sprint
towards the finish line.
Explain the classification and management of the athlete’s injury (8 marks).
Evaluate policies and procedures that address the ethical considerations in
determining when an athlete returns to play from injury (12 marks).
Explain both safe and potentially harmful training procedures related to TWO
training types (8 marks).
Evaluate the use of performance-enhancing drugs by elite athletes (12 marks)
