ATARMAxxing
QCE Physical EducationPractice Examination 9
| 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
- Badminton singles — net and court tactical awareness
- Environmental constraints: court dimensions and shuttle speed
- Movement strategy for position of advantage (base position, T-position recovery)
- Specialised movement sequences: overhead clear, smash, drop shot stroke mechanics
- Dynamic systems theory: learner, environmental, task constraints
- ATP-PC, anaerobic glycolysis, and aerobic energy system interplay in badminton rallies
- VO2 max, lactate threshold/OBLA, and EPOC in court sport contexts
- Fitness components: muscular power, speed, agility, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility
- Training principles: progressive overload, specificity, individuality, variety, reversibility, rest and recovery
- Training methods: HIIT, SIT, circuit, fartlek, aerobic interval, resistance, flexibility
- RAMP warm-up, conditioning phase, cool-down session structure
- Periodisation: macrocycle, mesocycle, microcycle; preparatory, pre-competition, competition, transition phases
- Ethics and integrity: fair play, anti-doping, equity, media influence in Australian sport
- Devising, evaluating, and justifying training strategies and movement strategies for a badminton singles player
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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