Below are a range of examination style questions. The questions have been broken into 3 groups according to marks allocated to this style of question. Keep in mind when answering the questions, the marks allocated to each question determines the length of response. A helpful hint when answering questions is to refer back to the HSC- Key terms page to understand what the verb in the question is asking!!


4 mark questions:

1. Contrast between the ‘relative nature and ‘dynamic’ nature of health.

2. Give an outline of the five dimensions of health, highlighting the interaction between each of them in relation to health.

3. Examine the problems associated with attributing responsibility for health solely to individuals?

4. Explain how various settings can be used to improve the health of individuals.


6 mark questions

5. Explain how a person’s perceptions of health are socially constructed.

6. Justify the use of prevention medical approaches to health promotion.

7. Propose reasons why key areas of health for young people have improved over the last 30 years.

8. Use specific examples to compare the influences of the media and education on the health of young people.


10 marks questions

9. Select on the following health issues- mental health, body image, drug use, sexal health, food habits, physical activity or road safety. Identify a range of risk and
protective behaviours for this health issues and investigate how risk decreases or increases when multiple factors interact.

10. Critically analyse the extent to which young people are able to exert control over their own health.

11. Critically analyse how the determinants of health interrelate to affect the health status of young people from low socio-economic backgrounds.

12. Outline the relationship between the three levels of government in planning and delivering health promotion programs.

13. Propose strategies for applying the principles of equity, diversity and supportive environments in your school and your local community.