PDHPE HSC CORE 2 NEWEST 2025-2026
EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
VERIFIED
define: motivation Correct Answer an internal state that
activates, directs and sustains behaviour towards
achieveing a goal
types of motivation Correct Answer intrinsic
extrinsic
intrinsic motivation Correct Answer desire that comes from
within
extrinsic motivation Correct Answer desire to succeed to
gain an external award (e.g trophy, money)
what is positive motivation? Correct Answer desire to
succeed in a task which will lead to happiness and
satisfaction
what is negative motivation? Correct Answer desire to
succeed in a task to avoid unpleasant or undesirable
consequences
, what is anxiety? Correct Answer negative emotional state
that results from perceiving a situation as threatening or
unavoidable.
it is a normal reaction to stress.
trait anxiety Correct Answer when you percieve a wide
range of situations as threatening
state anxiety Correct Answer temporary feelings of tension
related to a specific point
what is stress? Correct Answer an imbalance between
what is demanded of you and what you think you are
capable of
sources of stress Correct Answer internal (e.g fear)
external (e.g opponent behaviour)
uncertainty of an event
importance placed on event
what is arousal? Correct Answer physical and mental
activation or intensity exhibited at a specific point
psychological strategies to enhance motivation and
manage anxiety Correct Answer focusing skills (e.g set
routines, cues, music)
mental rehearsal, visualisation, imagery
relaxation techniques
goal setting (SMARTER)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
VERIFIED
define: motivation Correct Answer an internal state that
activates, directs and sustains behaviour towards
achieveing a goal
types of motivation Correct Answer intrinsic
extrinsic
intrinsic motivation Correct Answer desire that comes from
within
extrinsic motivation Correct Answer desire to succeed to
gain an external award (e.g trophy, money)
what is positive motivation? Correct Answer desire to
succeed in a task which will lead to happiness and
satisfaction
what is negative motivation? Correct Answer desire to
succeed in a task to avoid unpleasant or undesirable
consequences
, what is anxiety? Correct Answer negative emotional state
that results from perceiving a situation as threatening or
unavoidable.
it is a normal reaction to stress.
trait anxiety Correct Answer when you percieve a wide
range of situations as threatening
state anxiety Correct Answer temporary feelings of tension
related to a specific point
what is stress? Correct Answer an imbalance between
what is demanded of you and what you think you are
capable of
sources of stress Correct Answer internal (e.g fear)
external (e.g opponent behaviour)
uncertainty of an event
importance placed on event
what is arousal? Correct Answer physical and mental
activation or intensity exhibited at a specific point
psychological strategies to enhance motivation and
manage anxiety Correct Answer focusing skills (e.g set
routines, cues, music)
mental rehearsal, visualisation, imagery
relaxation techniques
goal setting (SMARTER)
