Assessment
HSC examinations
The external HSC examination measures student achievement in a range of syllabus outcomes.
The external examination and its marking relate to the syllabus by:
- providing clear links to syllabus outcomes
- enabling students to demonstrate the levels of achievement outlined in the Performance Band Descriptions
- applying marking guidelines based on criteria that relate to the quality of the response
- aligning performance in the examination each year to the standards established for the course.
Examination questions may require students to integrate knowledge, understanding and skills developed through studying the course.
The Year 11 course is assumed knowledge for the Year 12 course.
Some students with disability may be eligible for HSC exam provisions when completing the HSC examination.
Written examination
The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks.
Time allowed: 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time.
Questions relating to Health and Movement Science skill outcomes will be integrated throughout the examination.
The paper will consist of three sections.
There will be approximately equal weighting given to the two focus areas: Health in an Australian and Global Context and Training for Improved Performance.
Health and Movement Science HSC examination specifications
Section I (20 marks)
- There will be objective response questions to the value of 20 marks.
Section II (56 marks)
- This section will contain short-answer questions.
- Questions may contain parts.
- There will be 9 to 12 items in total.
- At least 3 items will be worth 6 to 8 marks.
Section III (24 marks)
There will be 2 extended-response questions worth 12 marks each – one question based on each focus area: Health in an Australian and Global Context, Training for Improved Performance.
HSC examination materials
Further information
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- Adjustments to assessment for students with disability
- Life Skills
- Assessment Certification Examination (ACE)