Core 1: HPA
What is medicare?
Australia's public funded universal health care system
What is the fuel for the ATP/PC system?
Creatine phosphate
What is the process of structuring training into manageable phases?
Periodisation
What are causes of overuse injuries?
High training volume and intensity, high training frequency, inadequate warmup, lack of general fitness, poor technique
How long is the HSC PDHPE Exam (including reading time)?
3 hours and 5 minutes
What are the factors for identifying priority health issues?
Prevalence of condition, social justice principles, priority population groups, costs to the individual and community, potential for prevention and early intervention
What is continuous training?
aerobic training where there is no rest
A change in form or structure to suit new conditions or a new environment
Adaptation
What is an example of a modified rule for children?
lowering the ring, less players, modified equipment, less rules
How many multiple choice questions are there?
20
What are the main causes of poor health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities?
Mental disorders, circulatory diseases, diabetes, respiratory diseases, cancer, kidney diseases
What is PNF stretching?
a static stretch followed by an isometric contraction and then a static stretch
Describe how technology improves performance
Technology improves performance by providing athletes with advanced tools and data-driven insights to optimize training and competition. Wearable fitness trackers and biometric sensors monitor physiological metrics in real-time, allowing athletes and coaches to make informed decisions about training intensity and recovery. Additionally, video analysis software enables athletes to review and refine their techniques, leading to enhanced skill development and overall performance improvements.
How is heat lost from the body?
convection, radiation, conduction, evaporation
How many Options are there in total for the HSC PDHPE course?
5 (YOU ONLY ANSWER IMPROVING PERFORMANCE AND SPORTS MEDICINE)
less likely to leave the workforce, contribute to their own communities, experience less chronic disease and disability, place less pressure on the healthcare budget and system
What is healthy ageing?
What are the adaptations of fast twitch fibres to anaerobic training?
Lactic acid tolerance, Hypertrophy, ATP/PC supply increases, increase of glycolytic enzymes
What are the three (3) separate categories of specific athletes covered in 'How does sports medicine address the demands of specific athletes?'
Children and young athletes
Adult and aged athletes
Female athletes
What are environmental considerations for safe participation in sport?
Temperature regulation, climatic conditions, guidelines for fluid intake, acclimatisation
What date is the HSC PDHPE Exam 2023?
Monday 30th October
What is private health insurance?
Have a choice of hospital service, option to cover extra services, health cover overseas, shorter waiting lists
Which tasks require a higher level of arousal for optimal performance?
easy tasks e.g catching a large ball
Identify each of the elements that need to be considered when designing a training session.
health and safety considerations, providing an overview of the session to athletes (goal-specific), warm up and cool down, skill instruction and practice, conditioning, evaluation
What is taping used for?
prevention, isolation and immediate treatment
How many students took the HSC PDHPE exam in 2022?
17,399