ATARMAxxing
QCE Physical EducationPractice Examination 17
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 57 |
| Questions | 9 |
| Structure | Section A — 4 Q, 16 marks · Section B — 3 Q, 19 marks · Section C — 2 Q, 22 marks |
This paper covers
- Surf life-saving ironman — aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis interplay across swim, board, ski, and run legs
- ATP-PC, anaerobic glycolysis, and aerobic energy system transitions, fuels, end-products, and durations
- VO2 max, lactate threshold/OBLA, and EPOC in endurance-based cyclic sport
- Periodisation across a Queensland summer surf life-saving competition season (macrocycle, mesocycle, microcycle)
- Training principles: progressive overload, specificity, individuality, variety, reversibility, rest and recovery
- Training methods: HIIT, SIT, aerobic interval, continuous, fartlek, circuit, resistance, flexibility
- RAMP warm-up structure, conditioning phase, and cool-down in training session design
- Fitness components applied to ironman demands: aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, anaerobic power, flexibility
- Tactical awareness and movement strategies in multi-discipline cyclic sport
- Ethical integrity issues in Australian physical activity — performance-enhancing drug use and fair play
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
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