FA1 - Health in an Australian and Global Context
Identify two factors that can influence the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Examples include socioeconomic disadvantage, access to healthcare, education, employment, housing, discrimination and geographic isolation.
What is one risk factor and one protective factor for cardiovascular disease?
What does TOTAPS stand for?
Talk, Observe, Touch, Active movement, Passive movement, Skill.
What are the three phases of competition for a yearly training program?
Pre-season, in-season and off-season.
What are the SIX principles of training?
What is bulk billing?
When a healthcare provider accepts the Medicare benefit as full payment, meaning the patient does not pay an out-of-pocket fee for that service.
What is the name of Australia's universal public healthcare system, and what is its primary purpose?
Medicare. It provides access to a range of healthcare services and helps make healthcare more affordable for Australians.
What is one way performance or fitness testing can benefit an athlete and provide one example of a fitness test.
It can identify strengths and weaknesses, establish a fitness baseline, monitor progress or assist in developing an individualised training program.
Examples - Wingate Testing, YoYo, beeptest 40m sprint, sit and reach, vertical leap etc.
Name one way technology can improve sporting performance and provide an example.
Technology can improve performance by helping athletes monitor, analyse or enhance their training. For example, GPS tracking devices can record an athlete’s distance, speed, acceleration and workload during training or competition.
Examine the role technology can play to improve performance
Including:Name the three classifications of sporting injuries based on the type of tissue or injury.
Soft tissue injuries, hard tissue injuries and overuse injuries.
What is complementary healthcare, and give two examples of complementary healthcare approaches
Complementary healthcare refers to products or services used alongside conventional medical treatment to help prevent or manage a health issue and support overall wellbeing.
Examples include:
What was the leading cause of death for Australian males and females according to the AIHW 2024?
Males - Coronary Heart Disease
Females - Dementia
What are the five TYPES of training and provide one example for each.
Name three factors that should be considered when designing a training session for a team sport.
Where does Australia rank compared with other OECD countries for health status? Give one example.
Australia generally ranks among the higher-performing OECD countries for health status. For example, Australia has one of the higher life expectancies in the OECD, at around 83 years.
What is digital health, and name two digital health services or technologies used in Australia?
Digital health uses digital technologies, data and communication systems to support health and healthcare. Examples include My Health Record, telehealth, electronic prescriptions, health apps and online appointment systems.
What is person-centred healthcare, and name two factors it considers when providing care.
Person-centred healthcare is an approach that considers and responds to an individual’s needs, preferences, values and circumstances, involving the person in decisions about their care.
Factors may include: physical needs (health condition, pain or mobility), social needs (family, relationships or support networks), cultural needs (language, beliefs or cultural practices), emotional needs (fear, anxiety or mental wellbeing), financial circumstances (ability to afford treatment or transport), personal preferences (treatment choices or preferred healthcare providers), and health literacy (ability to understand health information and make informed decisions).
What are two reasons for drug testing in sport, and identify two substances or methods that athletes may be tested for?
Drug testing aims to:
Examples include testing for anabolic steroids, EPO, stimulants, human growth hormone, beta blockers, diuretics or prohibited methods such as blood doping.
What is the difference between a physiological response and a physiological adaptation? Give one example of each.
A response is an immediate change, such as increased heart rate during exercise. An adaptation is a long-term change, such as increased stroke volume following regular aerobic training.
What is big data, and identify two ways it can be used to improve the health of Australians?
Big data is the collection and analysis of large amounts of health-related information from sources such as health records, hospitals, surveys and wearable devices. It can be used to identify disease trends and risk factors, improve treatment and prevention, plan healthcare services, support research and reduce healthcare costs.
What are two opportunities and two challenges associated with Australia's ageing population?
Opportunities include increased volunteering, mentoring, employment and community participation.
Challenges include increased demand for healthcare and aged care, managing chronic conditions and supporting independence and accessibility.
Name one government and one non-government organisation involved in Australia's healthcare system, and identify one role of each.
Government organisation: NSW Health - responsible for planning, funding and delivering public health services across NSW. This includes managing public hospitals and healthcare services, employing health professionals, promoting disease prevention and responding to public health issues.
Non-government organisation: Cancer Council - a not-for-profit organisation that works to reduce the impact of cancer through prevention and early detection programs, health education, research, advocacy, and support services for people affected by cancer.
Name four rehabilitation procedures used when recovering from an injury and explain how each one can assist the athlete's return to movement and performance
Explain how sleep, nutrition and hydration can help reduce fatigue and support injury prevention.
Sleep supports physical and mental recovery, nutrition provides energy and nutrients for repair, and hydration supports physiological function and temperature regulation. Together, they help maintain performance and movement quality.
Name the four SDGs and explain one way each could be used to address a community health issue