1. Tennis Serve (Biomechanics)
Analyse how the biomechanical principles involved in executing a perfect serve in tennis can maximize efficiency and accuracy. Your response should include an explanation of the key concepts and their application.
Master the VIC Model with HAPS
Your guide for Year 11–12 Queensland Physical Education students preparing for external exams.
The Framework
V – Verb
I – Important
C – Content
HAPS: Highlight • Annotate • Plan • Structure
What is VIC?
V — Verb
Identify the action you must perform: Explain, Analyse, Evaluate, Justify.
I — Important
Pinpoint key details required: data sets, positions, the physical activity or context, primary/secondary data.
C — Content
Select syllabus knowledge and key terms from the unit. Watch for singular/plural wording.
Why Use VIC?
- Breaks complex PE questions into manageable parts.
- Ensures you include the right evidence and terminology.
- Improves clarity and exam-ready structure.
HAPS Strategy
Apply these four steps to every exam question:
1
Highlight
Mark the Verb, Important details, and Content knowledge terms in the question.
2
Annotate
Note what the verb requires (e.g., Analyse = break into parts), and link important details to syllabus content.
3
Plan
Outline headings, evidence (data/diagrams), and the order of your argument or explanation.
4
Structure
Write with clear paragraphs, sentence starters, and signposting. Check you answered all parts.
Example Questions
Verb
Important
Content
2. Netball Shooting (Motor Learning + Heat Map)
Explain how the concepts of motor learning can be applied to improve a player's performance in shooting goals in netball using the heat map provided. Your response should include an explanation of key theories and practical strategies.
3. Touch Football Middle (GPAI Data)
Evaluate the effectiveness of different motor learning theories in improving a touch footballer's (middle position) performance using the data from each GPAI provided before and after each motor learning strategy was implemented. Include a discussion of strengths and limitations of each approach.
4. Basketball Shooting (Sports Psychology)
Justify the use of sports psychology strategies to enhance a Basketball player's shooting performance. Provide evidence and examples to support your argument.
PE Exam Tips (QLD Year 11–12)
Use data effectively: reference GPAI scores, heat maps, and performance metrics to support claims.
Link theory to practice: connect motor learning or sports psychology concepts to the specific skill and context.
Signpost verbs: start paragraphs with phrases like "To analyse…", "This evaluation shows…", "This justifies…".