A1 Physical Development Flashcards
What is the order of the development of gross motor in infancy+ages?
- control of head (3mo)
- sit up (6mo)
- crawl (9mo)
- stand (12-13mo)
- cruise (12-13mo)
- walk (12-13mo)
What is the order of the development of fine motor in infancy+ages?
- open hands to grasp finger (1mo)
- briefly grasp a rattle (3mo)
- turn a page (2yr)
What are the 3 differences between fine and gross motor skills?
- gross motor skills develop first
- fine motor skills require practice because they are more refined
- fine motor skills are more complex
What is the order of the development of gross motor in early childhood+ages?
- ride a tricycle (3yr)
- ride a bicycle (6yr)
- play sports (8yr)
What is the order of the development of fine motor in early childhood+ages?
- copy letters (3yr)
- dress and undress on own (5yr)
- draw detailed pictures (8yr)
What is puberty?
When a child’s body begins to change and develop as they become an adult
What are primary sexual characteristics?
- present at birth
- essential for reproduction
What are secondary sexual characteristics?
- develop during puberty due to hormones
-not essential for reproduction
What are 3 female primary characteristics?
- womb enlarges
- vagina lengthens
- ovaries produce eggs
What are 3 female secondary characteristics?
- breasts enlarge
- pubic hair growth
- hips widen
What are 3 male primary characteristics?
- enlargement of penis
- testicles produce sperm
- enlargement of testicles
What are 3 male secondary characteristics?
- facial hair
- growth spurt
- pubic hair
What are the 2 female hormones?
- oestrogen
- progesterone
What does oestrogen do?
- matures eggs in the ovaries
- maintains uterus lining
- stimulates breast growth
- regulates the menstrual cycle
What does progesterone do?
- maintains uterus lining
- prepares the body for pregnancy and birth (strengthens muscles)