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2019
PRELIMINARY HIGHER
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION

Personal Development,
Health and Physical Education

Total marks – 75

Section I

45 marks
General Instructions This section has two parts, Part A and Part B

• Reading time – 5 minutes Part A – 15 marks

• Working time – 2 hours • Attempt Questions 1-15
• Allow about 20 minutes for this part
• Write using black or blue pen
Black pen is preferred Part B – 30 marks
• Attempt Questions 16-22
• Allow about 55 minutes for this part

Section II

30 marks
• Attempt TWO Question from Questions 23-26
• Allow about 45 minutes for this section

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Section 1
45 marks

Part A – 15 Marks
Attempt Questions 1-15
Allow about 20 minutes for this part
Use the multiple choice answer sheet for Questions 1-15

1. Which of the following best demonstrates how individuals can exert more control
over improving their own health?

(A) By increasing their health literacy through research and speaking with medical
iprofessionals
(B) By paying for frequent diagnostic tests
(C) By living close to health services
(D) By reducing their carbon footprint

2. The term used for the connective tissue that joins two bones together is:

(A) Muscles
(B) Ligaments
(C) Tendons
(D) Synovial fluid

3. A person’s level of resilience and ability to adapt to challenges, links mostly to which
of the following dimensions of health?

(A) Cognitive
(B) Social
(C) Spiritual
(D) Emotional

4. Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

(A) Leukocytes
(B) Bronchocytes
(C) Plasma
(D) Erythrocytes
5. Family and peers can provide a benchmark by which a person measures what is
appropriate behaviour for their health. These types of influences are referred to as:

(A) Individual factors

(B) Socioeconomic factors
(C) Sociocultural factors
(D) Environmental factors

6. Observe the following image

What type of health promotion approach is being shown?

(A) Public health approach

(B) Routine approach
(C) Preventative medical approach
(D) Lifestyle/behavioural approach

7. What type of muscular contraction would the quadriceps muscle group be undertaking
when an individual is in the downward phase of a squat?

(A) Concentric
(B) Isometric
(C) Eccentric
(D) Isokinetic
8. Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-government organisation that
promotes health?

(A) Health Direct

(B) Asthma Foundation NSW
(C) Black Dog Institute
(D) The Heart Foundation

9. Observe the following images

What process is depicted in the magnified image?

(A) Inspiration
(B) Expiration
(C) Pulmonary circulation
(D) Exchange of gases
10. Which statement is most accurate with regards to the immediate physiological
responses to aerobic exercise?

(A) Stroke volume will remain the same, while the heart rate and ventilation rate will
both increase
(B) Heart rate and cardiac output rate will increase while the stroke volume remains
the same
(C) Cardiac output will increase as a result of the heart rate and stroke volume both
increasing
(D) Cardiac output will remain the same, while the heart rate and ventilation rate
both increase

11. Observe the following image:

Throughout one’s life, certain factors have a greater or lesser impact on their health status.
Which factor would have the least impact on one’s physical, social and emotional health
at the stage of life illustrated in the image?

(A) Family
(B) Knowledge and skills
(C) Geographic location/access to health services
(D) Genetics

12. The skill-related component of fitness least important for a long jumper to possess
from the following is:

(A) Muscular endurance

(B) Power
(C) Flexibility
(D) Reaction time
13. Observe the following image

The type of momentum being undertaken is:

(A) Lift momentum

(B) Angular momentum
(C) Acceleration momentum
(D) Linear momentum

14. Which of the following accurately states (in order) the three leading causes of death in
young people aged 15 – 24 years of age?

(A) Suicide, land and transport accidents, accidental poisoning

(B) Land and transport accidents, suicide, accidental poisoning
(C) Suicide, land and transport accidents, assault
(D) Coronary heart disease, suicide, land and transport accidents

15. Which of the following statements best represents pulmonary circulation through the
heart?

(A) The right side of the heart receives oxygenated blood and pumps it around the
body
(B) The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood and pumps it into the lungs
(C) The right side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it into the
lungs
(D) The left side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it around the
body
 Section 1 (continued) Part B – 30 marks
Attempt Questions 16 - 22
Allow about 55 minutes for this part

Answer the questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the
expected length of the response.

Question 16 (6 marks)

It has been suggested that the health of young people has been misrepresented in the
media and that only negative health factors are publicised. Provide a true representation of
the health of young people, identifying trends that demonstrate their positive health status.
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Question 17 (4 marks)

Outline the difference between modifiable and non-modifiable determinants of health.

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Describe how an individual’s perception of health may affect their behaviour and
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Question 19 (3 marks)

Outline the primary bones and joint actions involved in an overarm throw in a stationary
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Question 20 (4 Marks)

Outline how the FITT principle can be used to improve aerobic performance.

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 Question 21 (5 marks)

Observe the following images.

In order to avoid injury, a diver will only dive from the 10 metre platform a certain
amount of times during each training session. Explain why this is the case, with reference
to how the body applies and absorbs force.

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Question 22 (4 marks)
To what degree do cardiorespiratory and muscular endurance serve as a predictor for
performance in sport?

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End of Section I
 Section II
30 marks

ATTEMPT TWO questions from Questions 23 - 26

Allow about 45 minutes for this section

Answer both questions in the Writing Booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.

In your answers you will be assessed on how well you:

▪ demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and physical activity
concepts relevant to the question
▪ apply the skills of critical thinking and analysis
▪ communicate ideas and information using relevant examples
▪ present a logical and cohesive response

Question 23 — First Aid (15 marks)

(a) Explain the nature of Asthma and Anaphylaxes and the consequences if left 5
untreated.
(b) Analyse the safety issues associated with traffic accidents and in particular, the 10
control of and protection from infection.

Question 24 — Composition and Performance (15 marks)

(a) Explain how the implementation of changing dynamics in a dance routine would 5
enhance a performance.

(b) Select one movement medium and analyse ways to combine and arrange 10
movement when designing a performance.

Question 25 — Fitness Choices (15 marks)

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(a) Explain how attitudes have changed in relation to fitness.

(b) Analyse the motivators and barriers of a fitness activity of your choice. 10

Question 26 — Outdoor Reaction (15 marks)

(a) Explain the different stages of group dynamics. 5

(b) Analyse the navigational skills needed for safe participation in outdoor recreation. 10

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