HSC PDHPE Marathon (3 Viewers)

[Chris_S]

How did you guys go in your trials?

 

[terrasaustralis]

How did you guys go in your trials?

85% down from 90% in the half yearly.
Multiple choice and silly mistakes in core 1 cost me 90>

You?

 

[terrasaustralis]

CQ4 would be quite tricky in regards to validity and reliability. The 8 marker in one of the previous exams had validity and reliability and was pretty tricky compared to an Ottawa Charter 8 marker, which is pretty much just following the action areas with links to other part of question etc.

It's due to the fact that the topic isn't broad enough to be stretched out for an 8-marker. Your answer is so limited and restricted.

 

[StudyToDeath]

I got 73% in my trials. Sounds bad but my rank for the exam was 4/50....

 

[StudyToDeath]

8 marks solely on the inflammatory response....does this include tears, sprains, lacerations, contusions, blisters, abrasions?

If we got a question on IMproving Peformance... Technology. Would it be worth 8 marks?

And could we ever get 3 questions for the 20 mark options like in older years?

 

[terrasaustralis]

8 marks solely on the inflammatory response....does this include tears, sprains, lacerations, contusions, blisters, abrasions?

I'd assume you had to mention the idea of treating skin injuries as a whole as it falls under the categorises under 'soft tissue injuries'. You could get away with a 7/8 without mentioning it I think, but to get the full marks you had to.

If we got a question on IMproving Peformance... Technology. Would it be worth 8 marks?

Either 8 or 12, however the last question they asked for technology was in 2013 for 8 marks and the one prior in 2011, 12 marks. However they've done technology 2 years ago whilst drugs hasn't been asked for 3 years so.

And could we ever get 3 questions for the 20 mark options like in older years?

Highly doubt it, though it may pop up.

 

[mcchicken]

I got 85% for trials and due to my trial timetable I wasn't really that prepared, so I'm happy with that mark and I wouldn't mind getting the same for HSC. I'm feeling confident, just depends on multiple choice (sometimes I smash it, sometimes I lose silly marks) and whether I've prepared enough for whatever the Options are.

 

[ryan_gorton]

I am not sure if it would be an 8 marker. Maybe if they are doing 3,5 and a 12 mark question it might be a 3 or 5 but for an 8 marker it would be hell lol

Doubt we're gonna have 3 and 5 markers for the options, so I sure hope inflammatory response isnt in the exam!

 

[ryan_gorton]

How did you guys go in your trials?

93.5, but I had better prep for trials than I do for the HSC, I haven't done much. Hopefully I can smash some study out on my day off tomorrow and it all comes back to me haha

 

[terrasaustralis]

Outline the nature and extent of the health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI). (4)

 

[StudyToDeath]

Outline the nature and extent of the health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI). (4)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ASTI) experience greater ill health than any other Australians. Resulting in higher infant mortality, morbidity and a life expencancy of 10-17years less than a non ASTI Australian. ATSI represent 2.5% of the population yet represent 3.6% of the disease burden. They are twice as likely to report their health as "poor" or "fair", 3 times more likely to get diabetes, 7 times more likely to get end stage kidney disease and 1.5 times more likely to get cancer.

 

[StudyToDeath]

Describe the stages of skill acquisition. 4 marks

 

[terrasaustralis]

Describe the stages of skill acquisition. 4 marks

There are 3 main stages associated with skill acquisition, cognitive, associate and autonomous. Cognitive is the initial stage of the development of a skill. This exploratory stage underlines a slow learning speed, continual errors and the inability to understand why the errors occur. Further the learner is characterised by in-efficient movement leading towards a faster rate of fatigue and involves no real fluidity in the range of motion. Hands on demonstration, allowing the learner to 'see and feel' the movement is most beneficial.

The associative stage comprises of skills performed at a moderate level, with the minimisation of errors and the ability to perform the movement as a whole. However this stage requires learners to understand why errors occur and further, the ability to perform the skill in a slightly open environment and further requires the development of kinaesthetic sense.

Finally, the autonomous stage is considered as the 'mastering' of skill acquisition, with very minimal errors, the ability to recognise errors, extremely fluid motions and streamlined, efficient movement. This stage further captures the ability to perform the skill in a extremely open and changing environment, able to perform the skill at a high level in any situation or scenario.

 

[terrasaustralis]

Describe the impact of emerging treatments and technologies, on health care. Provide examples. (4)

 

[StudyToDeath]

Describe the impact of emerging treatments and technologies, on health care. Provide examples. (4)

new technogloies and treatment enhance an individual's five year survival rate. The introduction of X-rays lead to internal viewing of the body with MRIs and ultrasounds to detect deformities such as cancer. Additionally key hole surgery allows microscopic cameras to enter the body, this minimises risks as it is not an invasive surgery. New HIV drugs also enhance an individual's quality of life however these drugs may be expensive if not on the PBS. New treatment and technologies are expensive and the cost can potentially be passed onto the patient. making these treatments not readily available to the population.

 

[StudyToDeath]

Describe the extent to which cancer has impacted on health care in Australaia. 4 marks

 

[terrasaustralis]

Describe the extent to which cancer has impacted on health care in Australaia. 4 marks

Hm, i'm stuck on this one, not sure where to attack the question from.
Mind giving me an e.g. answer?

 

[terrasaustralis]

Justify the use of vitamins and minerals and creatine as supplementation. (5)

 

[StudyToDeath]

Hm, i'm stuck on this one, not sure where to attack the question from.
Mind giving me an e.g. answer?

Haha I have no hope, if I can't even spell Australia*

Cancer is the second leading cause of morality in Australia. It is predicted the prevelance of cancer will rise with an ageing population this means having a greater demand on the health care system. 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer and 1 in 5 will die from cancer before the age of 75. This impacts on the health care system as it causes the greatest disease burden with an increase demand on public hospitals to treat patients as well as an increase demand on newly developed medications to be put on the PBS.

 

[StudyToDeath]

Justify the use of vitamins and minerals and creatine as supplementation. (5)

Vitamins are organic compounds vital for the body to develop and grow. Excess vitimins C and D will be exerted from the body nevertheless excess Vitimins A and D will accumulate in the body negatively causing joint pain, fatigue and headaches. Similarly, minerals are chemical compounds such as Iron which is found in meats and leafy greens which prevents low heamoglobin levels which is important to carry oxygen around the body during exercise otherwise the athletes will feel fatigued. Another mineral is calcium which is found in dairy. Supplementation can prevent the deterioration of bones causing osteoporosis. Finally creatine is an essential amino acid stored in the skeletal system and is important as it replenishes PC for sports that rely on the ATP PC system. However creatine has the potential to cause calcium loss, a 1 kg fluid retention and kidney damage.