Revision questions

HSC - Core 1 and 2

Question

Which condition is currently the leading cause of mortality in Australia?

a)Asthma b)Lung cancer c) Breast cancer d)Cardiovascular disease

Answer

Which condition is currently the leading cause of mortality in Australia?

a)Asthma b)Lung cancer c) Breast cancer d)Cardiovascular disease

Question

Describe the type of strength training is this picture showing?

Answer

Isotonic: Dynamic training where the muscle changes length during movement such as lowering a barbell

Question

Who has primary responsibility for providing health care services such as public hospitals and mental health facilities?

a)State governmentb)Local governmentc) Federal government d)Non-government organisations

Answer

Who has primary responsibility for providing health care services such as public hospitals and mental health facilities?

a)State governmentb)Local governmentc) Federal government d)Non-government organisations

Question

Which of the following is a government strategy that promotes the social justice principle of diversity?

a) Involving community groups in the planning of their local area health services

b)Increasing the amount of funding to address health needs of ATSI people

c) Road safety education programs that target behaviour of adolescents

d)Legislation to ban smoking in the workplace and public places

Answer

Which of the following is a government strategy that promotes the social justice principle of diversity?

a)Involving community groups in the planning of their local area health services

b)Increasing the amount of funding to address health needs of ATSI people

c) Road safety education programs that target behaviour of adolescents

d)Legislation to ban smoking in the workplace and public places

Question

Watch the video and identify and explain the type of stretch the athlete is performing

Click on the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMu025E5g7Y

Answer

Ballistic stretching: Repeated movements or bouncing movement to those related to performance. Should only be done by experienced athletes.

Question

What action has been taken to reduce the impact of an ageing population on the health care system in Australia?

a) Increasing the medicare levy for older people b)Reducing funding available to carers of older

people c) Encouraging older people to remain in the

workplace d)Decreasing access to the health system for older

people

Answer

Which of the following is a government strategy that promotes the social justice principle of diversity?

a) Involving community groups in the planning of their local area health services

b)Increasing the amount of funding to address health needs of ATSI people

c) Road safety education programs that target behaviour of adolescents

d)Legislation to ban smoking in the workplace and public places

Question

Identify what type/s of motivation these pictures are depicting

Answer

Extrinsic motivation: All external factors that drive an athlete i.e. rewards such as medals, trophies

Positive motivation: encourages an athlete to perform based on expectation of rewards of positive results

Question

Which of the following is a feature of the associative stage of skill acquisition?

a)Focusing on strategic play b)Understanding the processes related to the

skill c) Sequencing and performing the skill

instinctively d)Experiencing repeated success with a

decreasing number of mistakes

Answer

Which of the following is a feature of the associative stage of skill acquisition?

a)Focusing on strategic play b)Understanding the processes related to the

skill c) Sequencing and performing the skill

instinctively d)Experiencing repeated success with a

decreasing number of mistakes

Question

During a grand final match, an athlete becomes negatively affected by the pressure and significance of the occasion. Which of the following is the athlete experiencing?

a)High self-esteem b)High concentration c) Trait anxietyd)State anxiety

Answer

During a grand final match, an athlete becomes negatively affected by the pressure and significance of the occasion. Which of the following is the athlete experiencing?

a)High self-esteem b)High concentration c) Trait anxietyd)State anxiety

Question

Identify what the condition of the athlete is in the picture and explain the signs and symptoms

Answer

Dehydration: Fatigue, thirst, lowered performance, dizzy, dry eyes etc.

Question

What type of skill is a defensive player performing when executing a tackle during a game?

a)Closed and self-pacedb)Closed and externally pacedc) Open and externally pacedd)Open and self-paced

Answer

What type of skill is a defensive player performing when executing a tackle during a game?

a)Closed and self-pacedb)Closed and externally pacedc) Open and externally paced d)Open and self-paced

Question

Which type of training methods would be most suitable for an elite basketball player?

a)Anaerobic interval, ballistic flexibility, elastic resistance

b)Anaerobic interval, continuous, hydraulic resistance

c) Aerobic interval, static flexibility, free weightsd)Circuit, dynamic flexibility, free weights

Answer

Which type of training methods would be most suitable for an elite basketball player?

a)Anaerobic interval, ballistic flexibility, elastic resistance

b)Anaerobic interval, continuous, hydraulic resistance

c) Aerobic interval, static flexibility, free weightsd)Circuit, dynamic flexibility, free weights

Question

Describe how open skills are influenced by these pictures

Answer

Open skills occur when conditions are constantly changing and unpredictable such as:

- Changing environmental factors i.e. sun, wind, rain and playing all influence performance

Question

Athletes are filmed executing a skill. Then they watch the film and correct their technique based upon what they observed. What type of feedback is this?

a)Internal and concurrent b)External and concurrent c) Internal and delayed d)External and delayed

Answer

Athletes are filmed executing a skill. Then they watch the film and correct their technique based upon what they observed. What type of feedback is this?

a)Internal and concurrent b)External and concurrent c) Internal and delayed d)External and delayed

Question

Which physiological adaptations occur in athletes when regularly training at sub-maximal levels to improve their aerobic performance?

a) Increased cardiac output, decreased stroke volume and muscle atrophy

b) Increased cardiac output, increased lung capacity and muscle hypertrophy

c) Decreased resting heart rate, decreased haemoglobin levels and increased oxygen uptake

d) Decreased resting heart rate, increased stroke volume and increased haemoglobin levels

Answer

Which physiological adaptations occur in athletes when regularly training at sub-maximal levels to improve their aerobic performance?

a) Increased cardiac output, decreased stroke volume and muscle atrophy

b) Increased cardiac output, increased lung capacity and muscle hypertrophy

c) Decreased resting heart rate, decreased haemoglobin levels and increased oxygen uptake

d) Decreased resting heart rate, increased stroke volume and increased haemoglobin levels

Question

Identify the five areas of the Ottawa Charter

Answer

• Developing personal skills• Strengthening community action• Reorient health services• Create supportive environments • Develop healthy public policy

*Make an acronym so you can remember this!

Question

Describe the new public health approach

Answer

The approach recognises that there are numerous of sociocultural factors outside the individual’s control which can influence health. The approach addresses strengthening the knowledge and skills of the individual and actions require to be directed towards changing social, cultural, environmental and economic determinants to reduce impact on health

Question

Briefly explain the role of the state government in regards to health

Answer

Manages public hospitals and associated services, plus some community services.

*Have a look at this link to have a better understanding of a state’s role in the health sector http://www.health.vic.gov.au/

Question

When should athletes consume greater quantities of high glycaemic index (GI) foods?

a)During performance b)Immediately post performancec) Up to two hours pre-performance d)During the first two days of carbohydrate

loading

Answer

When should athletes consume greater quantities of high glycaemic index (GI) foods?

a)During performance b)Immediately post performancec) Up to two hours pre-performance d)During the first two days of carbohydrate

loading

Question

Name 3 alternative methods of treating health

AnswerSome answers: - Physiotherapy - Chiropractic - Acupuncture - Naturopathy- Osteopathy - Hypnotherapy - Stress reduction techniques - Aromatherapy - Homeopathy

Question

What are the three energy systems?

Answer

Alactacid system (ATP-PC system) Lactic acid system Aerobic system (requires oxygen) *The picture will help you understand when each energy system is needed

Question

Describe progressive overload

Answer Involves gradually increasing the workload of

the training sessions. This can be achieved by increasing:

- Frequency (how often) - Intensity (how hard) and/or - Duration (how long) of training sessions