PDHPE HSC practice questions

List three internal factors that influence an athlete’s performance and give one example of how each can be managed.

Define the term “acute injury” and describe two immediate management steps recommended in the R.I.C.E protocol.

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and give one strategy to enhance each within a training programme.

Identify two leading causes of preventable death in Australia and explain one reason each why they are considered health priorities.

Critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of using altitude training to improve aerobic capacity for elite middle‑distance runners. Include the physiological basis and practical considerations such as logistics and individual variability.

Discuss the impact of obesity on the prevalence of chronic disease in Australia. Evaluate at least three physiological mechanisms and two social determinants that exacerbate the problem. Conclude with one evidence‑based policy measure that could reduce obesity‑related disease burden.

Examine how sleep quality influences both cognitive and motor performance in athletes. Reference at least two research findings and propose two practical interventions that can be incorporated into a training schedule.

Analyse the role of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Outline the phases of rehabilitation, the key objectives of each phase, and how outcome measures are used to progress the athlete through the programme.

Compare and contrast primary prevention and secondary prevention approaches in addressing cardiovascular disease in Australia. Use statistical data to illustrate the effectiveness of each approach and discuss any challenges in implementation.

Explain how periodisation can be used to enhance endurance training, citing two distinct phases.