A1 Physical Development Across The Life Stages Flashcards
What age is later adulthood?
65 years+
What age is middle adulthood?
45 - 65 years
What age is early adulthood?
19 - 45 years
What age is adolescene?
9 - 18 years
What age is early childhood?
3 - 8 years
What age is birth and infancy?
0-2 years
Define growth
Increase in a measurable quantity such as height or weight
Define development
The complex changes in skills and capabilities that an individual experiences as they grow
What is fine motor skills?
. Small movements, this means more precise movements and smaller muscles e.g. Picking up a pencil
What is gross motor skills?
Large movements, this involves the use of large muscles in the body e.g. Rolling over.
What is pies?
Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Social
What is menopause?
The process a women goes through usually between the ages of 45 - 55 years old
They are more at risk of miscarriage and pregnancy complications