Growth and development highlights Flashcards
When does the prenatal life stage occur?
Conception to birth
Explain the prenatal life stage?
this is the period of the most rapid physical development as basic body structures and organs form, grow and begin to function
When does the infancy and toddlerhood life stage occur?
Birth to 2 years
Explain the infancy and toddlerhood life stage
- physical growth occurs and motor, perceptual, and intellectual skills develop
- children show advances in language comprehension and use problem-solving, self-awareness and emotional control
When does the early childhood life stage occur?
2-6 years
Explain the childhood life stage
- their muscles strengthen
- better coordination
- memory and language improve
- become more independent
- family remains children’s primary social tie
- important new ties with peers occur
When does the middle childhood life stage occur?
6-11 years
Explain the middle childhood life stage
- growth slows but strength and athletic ability increase dramatically
- reason, remember, read
- they understand themselves in more complex ways
- peers and groups become more important
When does the adolescence life stage occur?
11-18
Explain the adolescence life stage
- become physically and sexually mature
- immature thinking persists
- can reason in sophisticated and adult-like ways
- driven to learn about themselves without their parents
- peer groups increase in importance
When does the early adulthood life stage occur?
18-40
Explain the early adulthood life stage
- physical condition peaks and then shows slight decline
- lifestyle choices play a big part in health
- join the workforce
- timing of transitions vary
- emerging adulthood: extend transition to adulthood spanning from ages 18-25 as late as 29
When does the middle adulthood life stage occur?
40-65 years
Explain the middle adulthood life stage
- changes in vision, hearing, physical stamina, and sexuality
- basic mental abilities and problem solving peak
- family transitions
- help children become independent
When does the late adulthood life stage occur?
65 and beyond
Explain the late adulthood life stage
- most older adults remain health and active
- reaction time slows and most show a decline in some aspects of memory and intelligence
- increase in expertise and wisdom
- adjust to retirement, changes in health, personal losses
What are the findings on poverty and disadvantages? (TedTalk)
- children born into poverty or disadvantage are more likely to face difficult paths in life
- disadvantaged children tend to struggle in various aspects, including education, career, and health
What are some early impacts of poverty?
- differences in educational performance and health outcomes emerge as early as 3 yrs
- children growing up in poverty are almost a year behind richer children in educational tests by age 3
What are some examples of positive parenting behaviours?
- reading to children daily at the age of 5 and showing an interest in their education at 10 is linked to reduce likelihood of poverty at 30
- bedtime routines, regular reading for pleasure, and positive interactions contribute to improved outcomes
What is emotional intelligence?
- the ability to recognize, understand, manage and effectively use one’s own emotions, as week as the ability to perceive, interpret and respond to the emotions of others
How do emotionally intelligent people act?
- they are capable of navigating social complexities, making sound decisions and positively influencing their own and others’ emotions
What are the 4 components of the physical literacy model?
- Motivation and confidence (affective)
- Physical competence (physical)
- Knowledge and understanding (cognitive)
- Engagement for life (behavioural)
What are some physical domain elements (PL model)
- movement skills
- moving with equipment
- object manipulation
- coordination
- stability/balance
- agility
- strength
- muscular endurance
- speed
- reaction time
What are some psychological domain elements (PL model)
- engagement and enjoyment
- confidence
- motivation
- connection to place
- self perception
- self- regulation (emotions and physical)
