PDHPE HSC Enrichment Day 2010 Exam Technique

2010 exam What do you already know? Concerns Clarification Practice

Major Changes to the PDHPE Exam Section I Part A remains the same Section I Part B will consist of short-answer questions, rather than a combination of short- answer and extended response questions Section II will contain both a short-answer and an extended response question on each of the option topics. Activity 1:

Concerns About the HSC Exams “I had all the right answers, but I had them in the wrong order.” “I’m afraid I still have more questions than answers Activity 2:

Support Networks  Teacher/tutor  HSC Advice line  Stuvac study groups  Textbook/study guides/past papers  BOS site – coping with stress  HSC online PDHPE forums - Core 1 – Week 8, Term 3 - Core 2 - Week 10, Term 3  BOS sample answers

Exam Structure (changes highlighted in red) Section I : Core 1, Core 2 Part A: 20 marks Questions – 20 Multiple choice questions Answer on separate multiple choice answer sheet. Part B : 40 marks Questions – Short answer questions only Answer on lines provided. Section II: Options 40 marks One short answer and one extended response question for each option ONLY answer the questions for the TWO options you have studied Answer in a separate writing booklet

Time Allocation Exam length is 3 hours (180 minutes) PLUS 5 minutes reading time BOS provides a recommends the following time breakdown on the front page of the exam paper Section I: Part A: 40 minutes - Multiple choice Part B: 1 hour and 10 minutes - Short answer Section II: Options: 1 hour and 10 minutes - Short answer and extended response

Assess the role that supportive environments can play in addressing health priority issues in Australia. (8 marks) What to include in a response  Identify various health priority issues in Australia  Show knowledge of Creating Supportive Environments (Ottawa Charter)  Make a judgement on how effective supportive environments are in addressing a range of health priority issues  Use examples specific to Australia ‘ Quick Tricks ’ Activity Three:

1.Read the question 2.Identify the marks allocated 3.Circle the HSC word/s so you know HOW to answer the question 4.Underline the syllabus points so you know WHAT the question is asking you about 5.Read the question again for key hints 6.Use acronyms to remember key concepts ‘ Practicing the Quick Tricks ’ Activity Four:

Framework for Writing a Logical and Clear Response Wrapper Sauce Layers Patty Activity Five: Burger bun

1. Identify the different levels of responsibility for health promotion in Australia. In your answer, provide a relevant example of each. (3 marks) 2. Identify ONE sporting event and explain the psychological strategies that an athlete could use to effectively manage their anxiety prior to competing in this event (4 marks) 3. Describe the risk behaviours and protective behaviours for cardiovascular disease ( 6 marks) 4. Identify ONE sporting event and recommend a selection of types of training and training methods for an athlete performing in this event. Justify your recommended training methods. (7 marks) Practice Time Use the quick tricks Develop a plan Write a response Activity Six:

Marking the HSC Marking guidelines. Pilot marking/real marking. Script double marked. Discrepancies. Positive marking.