factors affecting physical growth & development

Question 1

what are the factors affecting physical growth & development

Answer 1

glandular and hormonal activity, heredity, nutrition and diet, physical activity, sociocultural factors

Question 2

define glandular and hormonal activity

Answer 2

the endocrine system produces and release hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood

Question 3

define heredity

Answer 3

• transmission of genetic characteristics from parents to their offspring

Question 4

define nutrition and diet

Answer 4

• an inadequate or unbalanced diet can lead to serious problems in physical development

Question 5

define physical activity

Answer 5

• physical activity performed from a young age can promote an individual’s physical growth and development
• optimal growth and development is enhanced by moderate to vigorous physical activities each day
• physical literacy, becoming confident and competent across a wide range of physical activities, is critical to long-term healthy growth and development.

Question 6

define sociocultural factors

Answer 6

• financial and other resource restraints that can impact or prevent participation in physical activity
• lack of access to role models, coaching and instruction, and recreational facilities
• beliefs, values, morals, customs, and traditions that might either encourage or discourage an active lifestyle