HSC PDHPE WIKI
Magdalene Catholic High School
Relevant for 2009 HSC Course (changes to syllabus for 2010 course - information to be updated shortly)
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Core Topics
How are priority issues for Australia’s health identified?
- The Health Status of Australians (information added)
What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?
- high levels of preventable chronic disease, injury and mental health problems
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)(information added)
Cancer (information added)
Injury(information added)
Mental Health
Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus)
Asthma (information added)
- a growing and ageing population
healthy ageing
increased population living with chronic disease and disability
demand for health services and workforce shortages
availability of carers and volunteers
What role do health care facilities and services play in achieving better health for all Australians?
- range and types of health facilities and services
responsibility for health facilities and services
equity of access to health facilities and services
health care expenditure vs expenditure on early intervention and prevention
impact of emerging new treatments and technologies on health care, eg cost & access, benefits of early detection
health insurance: medicare vs private
- complementary and alternative health care approaches
What actions are needed to address Australia’s health priorities?
- health promotion based on the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986) (information added)
levels of responsibility for health promotion
the benefits of partnerships in health promotion, eg government sector, non-government agencies and the local community
how health promotion based on the Ottawa Charter promotes social justice
the Ottawa Charter in action
- How does training affect performance?
Energy Systems (information added)
Principles of Training (information added)
Types of Training (information added)
- How does the body respond to aerobic training?
The Basis of Aerobic Training
Immediate Physiological Response to Training (information added)
Physiological Adaptations in Response to Aerobic Training (information added)
- How can psychology affect performance?
Motivation
Anxiety
Managing Anxiety
- How can nutrition affect performance?
Balanced Diet
Supplementation
Hydration
Guidelines for Fluid Replacement
How does the acquisition of skill affect performance?
The Learning Process (information added)
Characteristics of the Learner (information added)
The Learning Environment(information added)
Stages of Skill Acquisition(information added)
Rates of Skill Acquisition(information added)
Skilled Performers Versus Unskilled Performers(information added)
Objective Measurement of Skill
Judging the Quality of Performance
- How are sports injuries classified and managed?
Ways To Classify Sports Injuries
Soft Tissue Injuries
Managing Soft Tissue Injuries
Hard Tissue Injuries
Managing Hard Tissue Injuries
Assessment of Injuries
- How does sports medicine address the demands of specific athletes?
Children and Young Athletes
Adult and Aged Athletes
Female Athletes
- What role do preventive actions play in enhancing the wellbeing of the athlete?
Physical Preparation
Sports Policy and the Sports Environment
Protective Equipment
Thermoregulation
Taping and Bandaging (Information added)
- How is recovery from injury managed?
Injury Management Procedures
Return to Play
- What ethical questions are raised by the increased use of sports medicine?**
Playing With Injury
Use of Drugs
- How do athletes train for improved performance?
Training for Strength (information added)
Training for Power and Speed (information added)
Training for Endurance
Training for Flexibility (information added)
Training for Skill and Improvement
- How does competition affect performance?
Phases of Competition (information added)
Dietary Considerations (information added)
Environmental Considerations
Psychological Preparation (information added)
- What are the coaching considerations for improving performance?
Establishing Training Programs
Elements of a Training Session
Overtraining
The Use of Technology
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