How to get your best mark in PDHPE HSC exam

PDHPE empowers students with applicable knowledge and skills that extend far beyond the classroom, equipping them to contribute to healthy, active lifestyles and communities.

Craig Baker, St Luke’s Grammar School, PDHPE teacher and HSC marker

Craig Baker is a PDHPE teacher at St Luke’s Grammar School.

Top dos and don’ts for PDHPE

• Use specific and relevant examples: Better responses draw clear, contextual examples for each syllabus point addressed and use them to directly support the requirements of the question.
• Practise applying syllabus content in different ways: Complete a variety of past papers and sample questions to become confident using the same content in multiple contexts.
• Structure your answers logically: A clear, sequential response is more likely to address all parts of the question.
• Don’t ignore the glossary of key words: Understand what the question is asking you to do – define, analyse, evaluate – and use that to guide how you apply your knowledge.
• Don’t be vague: Incorporate key PDHPE syllabus terminology accurately to show your depth of understanding.
• Don’t include information that doesn’t address the question: Avoid recalling everything you know; tailor your response so that every point is purposeful.