FAP MC questions 2024 HSC PDHPE

A coach develops a resistance training program where the weight load to be lifted is at 15−20 repetition maximum (15−20 RM). By following the program’s repetition maximum, what is the primary focus the coach is aiming to improve?

• Endurance

• Hypertrophy

• Power

• Strength

The player profile for Athlete A is shown. What do the characteristics of Athlete A relate to?

• Ability and confidence

• Ability and personality

• Heredity and confidence

• Heredity and personality

An athlete creates the following sequence of images in their mind as part of their training. Which psychological strategy best describes the process being used by the athlete?

• Goal setting

• Concentration

• Mental rehearsal

• Relaxation techniques

After training, an elite athlete watches a video recording of their gymnastics routine. Which TWO types of feedback is the athlete receiving from the video?

• Internal feedback and concurrent feedback

• External feedback and concurrent feedback

• Internal feedback and knowledge of performance

• External feedback and knowledge of performance

Which nutritional consideration should be prioritised for a cyclist during a 7-day, multi-stage road event?

• Protein loading

• High calorie intake

• Caffeine supplementation

• Carbohydrate replenishment

Which of the following is a recommended strategy to minimise reversibility for an athlete following a knee injury?

• Eliminating all forms of exercise while setting realistic goals

• Increasing rest days and maintaining psychological wellbeing

• Remaining active and gradually increasing intensity upon returning to training

• Suddenly increasing the intensity of each session to compensate for the reduced time spent training

Which of the following traits best represents an athlete in the autonomous stage of skill acquisition?

• Consistency of performance, frequent and short periods of skill practice, strong kinaesthetic sense

• Consistency of performance, correction of movement to adjust to oppositional strategy, strong kinaesthetic sense

• Correction of movement to adjust to oppositional strategy, frequent and short periods of skill practice, strong kinaesthetic sense

• Consistency of performance, correction of movement to adjust to oppositional strategy, frequent and short periods of skill practice

The diagram shows the order of three sport skills on a continuum, representing both the precision and size of muscular movement involved in the skill.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What are the main benefits of Vitamin B supplements for athletes?

• Promote a healthy immune system and support muscular contractions

• Maximise energy production and stimulate the formation of red blood cells

• Increase muscle protein synthesis and facilitate adequate calcium absorption

• Assist iron absorption within red blood cells and support a strong immune system

Which row of the table correctly identifies the physiological adaptations that are the result of training slow twitch muscle fibres?

• A

• B

• C

• D