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NSW HSC 2009 : PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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2009 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Total marks 100 S ection I General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes Working time 3 hours Write using black or blue pen Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of pages 9, 11 and 13 Pages 2 15 60 marks This section has two parts, Part A and Part B Part A 20 marks Attempt Questions 1 20 Allow about 40 minutes for this part Part B 40 marks Attempt Questions 21 22 Allow about 1 hour and 10 minutes for this part S ection II Pages 17 18 40 marks Attempt TWO questions from Questions 23 27 Allow about 1 hour and 10 minutes for this section 225 Section I Part A 20 marks Attempt Questions 1 20 Allow about 40 minutes for this part Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1 20. 1 Which cancer causes the most deaths in Australia? (A) Lung (B) Skin (C) Breast (D) Colorectal 2 What is epidemiology? (A) The design of health promotion initiatives (B) Information about the health of a population (C) A characteristic of the new public health approach (D) A study of the socio-cultural factors influencing health 3 Which type of cardiovascular disease causes the greatest number of deaths in Australia? (A) Arteriosclerosis (B) Coronary heart disease (C) Cerebrovascular disease (D) Peripheral vascular disease 4 What are the major benefits of having private health insurance? (A) Reduced cost for dental care and reduced access to prescribed medications (B) Improved access to private hospitals and free medical treatment (C) Choice of doctor and reduced waiting times for surgery (D) Choice of doctor and bulk billing options 2 5 Which action areas of the Ottawa Charter are best reflected in the NSW government initiative that restricted smoking in hotels and clubs? (A) Developing personal skills and reorienting health services (B) Developing personal skills and creating supportive environments (C) Building healthy public policy and reorienting health services (D) Building healthy public policy and creating supportive environments 6 Which of the following are priorities for health promotion, as defined by the Jakarta Declaration? (A) Empowering individuals and reorienting health services (B) Expanding partnerships and promoting social responsibility for health (C) Increasing investments for health development and focusing on individual behaviour change (D) Increasing community capacity and directing greater focus towards alternative healthcare practices 7 Which of the following describes the health of socioeconomically disadvantaged Australians? (A) High rates of cardiovascular disease, asthma and diabetes (B) High rates of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and low rates of mental health conditions (C) Low rates of cancer, injury and diabetes (D) Low rates of cardiovascular disease and high rates of diabetes and injury 8 In Australia, what are the current trends in mortality rates due to cancer and cardiovascular disease? Mortality rates Cancer Cardiovascular Disease (A) Increasing Increasing (B) Increasing Decreasing (C) Decreasing Decreasing (D) Decreasing Increasing 3 9 Which factors contribute to health inequities for people living in rural and isolated locations? (A) Lower life expectancy, greater participation in physical activity and lower levels of education (B) Lower levels of harmful alcohol use, lower socioeconomic status and higher incidence of cancer (C) Greater smoking rates, reduced access to healthcare services and increased risk of injury (D) Greater infant mortality rate, decreased health screening services and lower levels of obesity The graph shows average expenditure on health in Australia in 2004 05. 12000 Male 10000 $ per person 10 Female 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 0 4 5 14 15 24 25 34 35 44 45 54 55 64 65 74 75 84 Age (years) 85+ Source: AIHW in press AIHW, Australia s Health 2008 What are the most likely reasons for the increase in expenditure per person as age increases above 45 years? (A) Increased use of public health interventions such as vaccinations and breast screening (B) Increased rate of hospital admissions and use of services to treat cardiovascular disease and cancer (C) Greater use of medication and increased rate of hospital admissions from melanomas (D) Greater use of alternative healthcare practices and increased participation in quit smoking programs 4 11 What is static stretching? (A) Gradually stretching the muscle to a point where it is held for 10 30 seconds (B) Completing a stretch, followed by an isometric contraction and a further stretch (C) Gently repeating movements to stretch muscle groups that cross over a joint (D) Forcing the muscle to lengthen by continual bouncing during the stretch 12 What is the best nutrient for an athlete to consume 30 minutes before they swim five kilometres? (A) Fat (B) Fibre (C) Protein (D) Carbohydrate 13 Immediately before taking a penalty shot, an athlete creates an image of their successful performance. Which psychological strategy does this demonstrate? (A) Concentration (B) Goal setting (C) Mental rehearsal (D) Relaxation 14 Which of the following are most likely to require iron supplementation? (A) 100 metre runners and adolescent males (B) Marathon runners and vegetarians (C) High jumpers and vegetarians (D) Long jumpers and triathletes 15 Which of the following is a gross, closed and discrete skill? (A) Returning a tennis serve (B) Receiving a pass in football (C) Performing a spike in volleyball (D) Taking a free throw in basketball 5 16 Which of the following best demonstrates the principle of progressive overload? (A) Ensuring that an athlete s heart rate is below 70 85% of heart rate maximum during each session (B) Gradually increasing the weight and number of repetitions for strength training exercises (C) Participating in a variety of activities to develop a range of muscle groups (D) Scheduling 1 2 training sessions each week to maximise training benefits 17 A basketballer observes the positioning of an opposing player s body and moves to successfully intercept a pass. What characteristic of a skilled performer is this basketballer demonstrating? (A) Anticipation and timing (B) Consistency (C) Mental approach (D) Visualisation 18 Why should athletes consume fluids at regular intervals during a training session in hot and humid conditions? (A) To replace the fluid lost due to sweating and decrease the body temperature through vasoconstriction (B) To increase the fluid loss through convection, conduction and vasodilation (C) To decrease body temperature and replace the fluid lost due to sweating (D) To decrease body temperature through convection and vasoconstriction 19 Which physiological adaptations are likely to be evident after an athlete has participated in an eight-week aerobic training program? Resting heart rate Maximal oxygen uptake (A) Increased Decreased (B) Increased Increased (C) Decreased Decreased (D) Decreased Increased 6 The graphs show the learning curves of a student practising two new skills. Skill Y Performance Skill X Performance 20 Practice Practice Which of the following best reflects the skills X and Y ? Skill X Skill Y (A) High jump Juggling a soccer ball (B) Throwing a ball Swimming butterfly (C) Long jump Front somersault (D) Tennis serve Shotput 7 BLANK PAGE 8 Board of Studies NSW 2009 2 009 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Section I (continued) Centre Number Student Number Part B 40 marks Attempt Questions 21 22 Allow about 1 hour and 10 minutes for this part Answer the questions in the spaces provided. In your answers you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate an understanding of health and physical activity concepts apply the skills of critical thinking and analysis illustrate your answer with relevant examples present ideas in a clear and logical way Question 21 Health Priorities in Australia (20 marks) (a) Describe how reorienting health services can improve the health of Australians. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 21 continues on page 10 226 9 4 Question 21 (continued) (b) Compare the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the broader Australian population. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 21 continues on page 11 10 Board of Studies NSW 2009 6 2 009 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Section I Part B (continued) Centre Number Student Number Question 21 (continued) (c) Assess how effective the new public health approach has been in addressing one of Australia s health priority areas. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 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End of Question 21 12 Board of Studies NSW 2009 2009 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Centre Number Section I Part B (continued) Student Number In your answers you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate an understanding of health and physical activity concepts apply the skills of critical thinking and analysis illustrate your answer with relevant examples present ideas in a clear and logical way Question 22 Factors Affecting Performance (20 marks) (a) Complete the table by identifying the features of each energy system. Features Alactacid (ATP/PC) system Aerobic system Source of fuel Duration of the system By-products Recovery rate Specific sporting example where the energy system is dominant Question 22 continues on page 14 227 XXX 13 5 Question 22 (continued) (b) Evaluate the types of practice methods and feedback that can assist an athlete to progress through the stages of skill acquisition. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 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End of Question 22 15 BLANK PAGE 16 Board of Studies NSW 2009 2 009 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Section II 40 marks Attempt TWO questions from Questions 23 27 Allow about 1 hour and 10 minutes for this section Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. In your answers you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate an understanding of health and physical activity concepts apply the skills of critical thinking and analysis illustrate your answer with relevant examples present ideas in a clear and logical way Question 23 The Health of Young People (20 marks) (a) What are the patterns of morbidity and mortality for young people? 4 (b) Explain the role of supportive networks in enabling young people to achieve better health. In your answer, refer to ONE area of concern you have studied. 6 (c) Analyse the social factors that impact on the health of young people. 10 Question 24 Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society (20 marks) (a) What are the economic implications for the nation hosting an Olympic Games? 4 (b) Describe the nature and role of physical activity and games for Indigenous Australians prior to colonisation. 6 (c) Analyse the relationship between sport and the mass media. Please turn over 228 17 10 In your answers you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate an understanding of health and physical activity concepts apply the skills of critical thinking and analysis illustrate your answer with relevant examples present ideas in a clear and logical way Question 25 Sports Medicine (20 marks) (a) What are the signs, symptoms and management of hard tissue injuries? 4 (b) An athlete is recovering from an ankle injury. Explain the factors the athlete needs to consider before returning to play. 6 (c) Analyse the role of physical preparation in enhancing the wellbeing of an athlete. 10 Question 26 Improving Performance (20 marks) (a) What are the features of isotonic and isokinetic resistance training? 4 (b) Explain the role a sports psychologist has in preparing elite athletes for competition. 6 (c) Analyse the influence of the phases of competition on an endurance athlete s training program. 10 Question 27 Equity and Health (20 marks) (a) What are the characteristics of the social justice framework for addressing health inequities? 4 (b) Explain the role of funding in addressing health inequities. 6 (c) Analyse the factors influencing the health of rural and remote communities. End of paper 18 Board of Studies NSW 2009 10

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