Core 1 FQ1 How Healthy
What is the term used to describe the study of patterns, causes and effects of health in populations?
Epidemiology
What is Australia’s public universal healthcare system called?
Medicare
What is the study of human movement and forces called?
Biomechanics
Which macronutrient is the main fuel source for ATP resynthesis?
Carbohydrates
Identify two measures used to describe Australia’s health status.
Morbidity, mortality, life expectancy, prevalence, incidence,
What government scheme subsidises prescription medicines?
PBS / Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
What biomechanical term means forces acting on the body?
Kinetics
Name one low GI carbohydrate suitable before endurance activity.
Oats, grainy bread, lentils, cereal, pasta
Females in Australia generally live longer than males. What does this tell us about health status?
There is a health inequity/difference between sexes, with males experiencing more premature death/greater disease burden. due to higher risk taking
Name two roles of the healthcare system.
Diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health promotion, long-term care
What does TOTAPS stand for?
Talk, Observe, Touch, Active movement, Passive movement, Skill test
A pre-performance meal should be high in carbohydrates and low in what?
Fibre/Fat/Protein
Name one sociological cause of risky health behaviours and give a matching example.
Social relationships — friends vaping; social interaction — peer pressure to drink; culture of everyday life — fast food advertising/social media health trends
Which level of government is mainly responsible for managing public hospitals?
State/territory governments
A runner develops shin splints from repeated training load. What injury classification is this?
Overuse injury
What colour urine usually suggests an athlete is well hydrated?
Pale yellow
What historical cause helps explain health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples?
Impacts of colonisation
Name one future opportunity that could improve healthcare access for rural and remote Australians.
Telehealth, mobile health services, improved rural workforce, better digital infrastructure, increased rural funding
What type of technology measures blood lactate levels to help set training intensity?
Lactate testing
After exercise, athletes should replace what percentage of fluid lost?
125–150%