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Key Facts: HSC Health and Movement Science Exam

First HSC 2026

First examined year replacing PDHPE Years 11–12

NESA / NSW Curriculum implementation timeline

9.20–12.30

Published 2026 written exam session window

2026 HSC written exam timetable

100 marks

Written examination mark total

NESA sample examination materials / course assessment

$1,443 AUD

Full fee-paying overseas student HSC candidate fee (2026)

NESA overseas students fee schedule

HSC Health and Movement Science is the Year 12 NSW HSC exam that replaces PDHPE from 2026. The written paper is worth 100 marks in a 9.20 am–12.30 pm session and assesses Health in an Australian and global context plus Training for improved performance. Domestic enrolment covers the fee; overseas full-fee candidates pay $1,443 AUD. This 100-question bank is free original MCQ practice with explanations.

Sample HSC Health and Movement Science Practice Questions

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1Which health-status indicator measures the average number of years a person can expect to live from birth?

A.Life expectancy

B.Infant mortality rate

C.Incidence

D.Prevalence

Explanation: Life expectancy estimates the average years of life remaining at a given age (commonly at birth) based on current mortality patterns. It is a core summary measure of population health used when comparing Australian and international health status.

2In Australian health reporting, what does morbidity primarily refer to?

A.Deaths in a population

B.Illness, injury and disability in a population

C.Government health spending only

D.Hospital bed numbers only

Explanation: Morbidity describes the burden of illness, injury and disability in a population. Together with mortality and other indicators, it helps students interpret patterns of health experienced by Australians.

3Which measure best describes deaths occurring in a population over a period of time?

A.Prevalence

B.Health literacy

C.Mortality

D.Health promotion

Explanation: Mortality refers to death in a population and is commonly expressed as rates (for example crude, age-standardised, cause-specific or infant mortality). It is a foundational indicator when analysing Australian health status.

4Which population group in Australia experiences well-documented inequities in life expectancy and burden of disease compared with non-Indigenous Australians?

A.All coastal residents equally

B.Only people aged under 18

C.Only private health insurance holders

D.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Explanation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience significant health inequities relative to non-Indigenous Australians, including gaps in life expectancy and higher rates of many preventable conditions. Syllabus study of inequities requires analysis of determinants and system responses.

5What is a chronic condition in the context of Australian population health?

A.A long-lasting condition that can be managed but is often not fully cured

B.A short-term infection lasting under two days

C.Any injury treated in emergency only

D.A condition that never requires health services

Explanation: Chronic conditions are long-lasting illnesses or impairments that usually require ongoing management. They are a major focus of Health in an Australian and global context because of their impact on individuals, communities and the healthcare system.

6Which Australian program provides publicly funded universal health insurance covering eligible medical services?

A.Private hospital insurance only

B.Medicare

C.Workers compensation only

D.Travel insurance

Explanation: Medicare is Australia's publicly funded universal health insurance scheme. Understanding organisational responsibility in the Australian healthcare system includes recognising Medicare's role in access to medical services.

7The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by which organisation?

A.World Trade Organization only

B.Australian Bureau of Statistics only

C.United Nations

D.International Olympic Committee

Explanation: The United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the SDGs. Outcome HM-12-03 requires students to evaluate how SDGs can be used to improve community health.

8Which SDG most directly targets ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at all ages?

A.SDG 4 Quality Education only

B.SDG 9 Industry Innovation only

C.SDG 14 Life Below Water only

D.SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Explanation: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) focuses on healthy lives and wellbeing across the lifespan. Students should still recognise that other SDGs (for example poverty, education, clean water) also influence health determinants.

9What does an ageing population most directly increase pressure on in Australia?

A.Aged care, chronic disease management and health expenditure

B.Only primary school enrolments

C.Only elite sports scholarships

D.Only maternity ward capacity

Explanation: A growing and ageing population increases demand for aged care, management of chronic conditions, and overall health expenditure. This is a core Year 12 content theme within Health in an Australian and global context.

10Incidence differs from prevalence because incidence measures:

A.All existing cases at one time only

B.New cases over a defined period

C.Only deaths from a disease

D.Only hospital staffing ratios

Explanation: Incidence counts new cases in a population during a specified time period. Prevalence counts existing cases at a point or period. Distinguishing these measures is essential when interpreting health-status data.

About the HSC Health and Movement Science Exam

HSC Health and Movement Science is the new Stage 6 Board Developed Course that replaces Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Years 11–12. The 2023 syllabus is taught from 2025, with the first HSC written examination in 2026 (confirmed in NESA's 1 May 2026 timetable release). Year 12 is organised into two focus areas: Health in an Australian and global context (health status, inequities, chronic conditions, ageing, healthcare systems, technology/data, and Sustainable Development Goals) and Training for improved performance (exercise assessment and prescription, training types/methods, principles of training, physiological adaptations, energy systems, biomechanics, and performance technology). Year 11 foundations cover health for individuals and communities and the body and mind in motion, plus depth studies and a Collaborative Investigation. The external exam totals 100 marks in a published 9.20 am–12.30 pm session.

Assessment

External written examination first offered in 2026, replacing the PDHPE Years 11–12 HSC exam. Worth 100 marks across compulsory sections combining objective-response and short/extended written responses. Assesses Year 12 focus areas Health in an Australian and global context and Training for improved performance, with skills of analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving and research. School assessment also includes depth studies.

Time Limit

2026 published session: 9.20 am–12.30 pm (approximately 3 hours working time plus reading time within the session).

Passing Score

There is no fixed pass mark. Achievement is reported as a 0-100 HSC mark aligned to six performance bands (Band 1 to Band 6). Band 6 typically corresponds to marks of 90 and above.

Exam Fee

Included in NSW HSC enrolment for eligible domestic students. Full fee-paying overseas students: $1,443 AUD HSC candidate fee (NESA 2026 fee schedule). (NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA))

HSC Health and Movement Science Exam Content Outline

40%

Health in an Australian and global context

Compare health status within and across Australian population groups and internationally; analyse inequities, chronic conditions, injury and ageing impacts; evaluate healthcare systems, expenditure, consumer roles, technology and big data; apply Sustainable Development Goals to community health.

40%

Training for improved performance

Design and evaluate individual and group training programs using principles of training, training types/methods, energy-system demands, physiological adaptations, biomechanics for efficiency and injury prevention, and technology-supported training.

12%

The body and mind in motion

Year 11 foundation: body systems and movement, energy systems, skill acquisition, practice and feedback, and psychological/community influences on participation and performance.

Health for individuals and communities

Year 11 foundation: meanings and measures of health, determinants, young people's health issues, advocacy and community health resources.

How to Pass the HSC Health and Movement Science Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: There is no fixed pass mark. Achievement is reported as a 0-100 HSC mark aligned to six performance bands (Band 1 to Band 6). Band 6 typically corresponds to marks of 90 and above.
Assessment: External written examination first offered in 2026, replacing the PDHPE Years 11–12 HSC exam. Worth 100 marks across compulsory sections combining objective-response and short/extended written responses. Assesses Year 12 focus areas Health in an Australian and global context and Training for improved performance, with skills of analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving and research. School assessment also includes depth studies.
Time limit: 2026 published session: 9.20 am–12.30 pm (approximately 3 hours working time plus reading time within the session).
Exam fee: Included in NSW HSC enrolment for eligible domestic students. Full fee-paying overseas students: $1,443 AUD HSC candidate fee (NESA 2026 fee schedule).

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HSC Health and Movement Science Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise key health-status indicators (life expectancy, mortality, morbidity, infant mortality, DALYs) and practise comparing population groups using official Australian data patterns.

2Link Sustainable Development Goals to concrete community health actions rather than listing goal numbers alone.

3For training questions, always connect principles of training (specificity, progressive overload, reversibility, variety, individuality) to energy systems and expected physiological adaptations.

4Practise applying biomechanical principles (force, motion, balance/stability, fluid mechanics) to technique efficiency and injury prevention scenarios.

5Use depth-study evidence skills: evaluate sources, justify conclusions, and communicate recommendations clearly using syllabus terminology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Health and Movement Science replace PDHPE?

Yes. The Health and Movement Science 11–12 Syllabus (2023) replaces the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Stage 6 Syllabus (2012). Teaching of the new syllabus began in 2025, and the first HSC examination is in 2026.

When is the 2026 written exam?

The 2026 HSC written timetable lists Health and Movement Science in a morning session from 9.20 am to 12.30 pm (Week 2 of the written exam period).

What Year 12 focus areas are examined?

Year 12 is organised into Health in an Australian and global context and Training for improved performance, with depth studies embedded. Skills such as analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving and research underpin the course.

Is there a separate exam fee?

For eligible domestic NSW students the exam is included in HSC enrolment. Full fee-paying overseas students pay NESA's HSC candidate fee of $1,443 AUD under the 2026 fee schedule.

Are these official NESA exam questions?

No. These are independently created OpenExamPrep multiple-choice practice questions adapted to the NESA syllabus focus areas and typical HSC objective-response style.

100+ Free HSC Health and Movement Science Practice Questions

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