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HMS, TIP 2025 HSC 10 MC

The graph shows the level of arousal associated with performance in three sports, X, Y
and Z.

Which row of the table correctly identifies the sports represented by X, Y and Z?

\begin{align*}
\begin{array}{l}
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex} \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\textbf{A.}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}\\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\textbf{B.}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}\\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\textbf{C.}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}\\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\textbf{D.}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}\\
\end{array}
\begin{array}{|l|l|}
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex} \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ X \ \ \  \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Y \ \ \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Z \ \ \ \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Gymnastics}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}&\text{Boxing} \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}&\text{Volleyball}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Darts}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Cycling} \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Rugby league}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Tennis}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Lawn bowls} \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Weight lifting} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Archery}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Softball} \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Shooting} \\
\hline
\end{array}
\end{align*}

Show Answers Only

\(B\)

Show Worked Solution
  • B is correct: Darts requires low arousal (precision); cycling moderate arousal (endurance); rugby league high arousal (contact)

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Gymnastics requires moderate arousal for precision, not low arousal like X position
  • C is incorrect: Lawn bowls needs low arousal (fine motor), not moderate like Y position
  • D is incorrect: Shooting requires low arousal (precision/control), not high arousal like Z position

Filed Under: Psychological strategies Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5464-15-Arousal optimisation

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