HSC multi multi choice style Q's - 2014 & 2015 Flashcards
what term is used to describe the level of illness given to a population?
morbidity
what type of skin cancer is most closely linked to increased mortality?
malignant melanoma
what is the purpose of epidemiology?
to identify causes and patterns of disease in a population
describe an example of reorienting health services as specified in the Ottawa charter
redirecting from cure to prevention
what factor has contributed most to the declining prevalence of CVD in AUS
improved community awareness and treatment of CVD
how does medicare and pbs support the SJ principles
they allocate resources according to the needs of population in order to promote equality of health outcomes
what is an environmental determinant that best explains why indigenous australians have shorter life expectancy?
indigenous Australians are less likely to have access to health care and adequate treatment
What major considerations do governments and health authorities take into account when prioritising health issues?
the burden of an illness and the potential to decrease the burden
“A coach tells the squad that a strong performance in its next match will result in individuals being selected for a representative team.”
What type of motivation is this?
positive extrinsic
what is cardiac output?
blood ejected out of the heart PER MIN
“In basketball, players can be awarded a ‘free throw’ whereby they are allowed to attempt a shot without any defenders.”
Which set of motor skills is used in a basketball free throw?
CLOSED AND GROSS
Which of the following recovery techniques is an effective neural strategy?
- cooling of muscles to allow repair
- focusing the mind to overcome pain
- relaxing the muscles that have been fatigued or damaged
Relaxing muscles that have been fatigued or damaged is an effective neural strategy because it focuses on repairing and relieving tension in the nervous system (i.e. the muscles)
An individual is required to perform a discrete, open and externally paced skill.
Which of the following would meet this description?
- putting in golf
- running 800m
- throwing a discus
- returning a tennis serve
returning a tennis serve
define metastasis
metastasis is the process of malignant cells invading the body tissue or organs
The physiological adaptation that is likely to occur from progressively overloading a strength-training program is an increase in is?
muscle hypertrophy
What type of feedback occurs when an athlete receives a score at the conclusion of a gymnastics routine?
knowledge of results
Meditation techniques are used by some patients while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
What type of approach to treatment is this?
complementary
In which action area of the Ottawa Charter does the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) belong?
building healthy public policy
What is the cause of fatigue for the alactacid system?
inability to resynthesis phosphate creatine
Which combination of factors has contributed most to a decreasing smoking rate in Australia?
A. tax and increased prevalence of lung cancer
B. targeted legislation and health promotion campaigns
C. education programs and participation in organised sport
D. public perceptions of smoking and decreased access to tobacco products
B Targeted legislation and health promotion campaigns
How could a coach use a circuit training program to develop the aerobic capacity and strength of her athletes?
increasing resistance at each station
circuit training is already an aerobic training method hence strength needs to be added
Which of the following would be a suitable weight training plan for enhancing the performance of an endurance athlete?
A. low reps with long recovery periods between sets
B. low reps with short recovery periods between sets
C. high reps with slow speed and long recovery periods between sets
D. high reps with fast speed and short recovery periods between sets
D - high reps with fast speed and short recovery periods between sets
Why is cryotherapy an effective post-exercise recovery procedure?
Cryotherapy is the use of cool treatments to constrict blood flow and reduces an inflammatory response, which repairs damaged tissue at a faster rate.
