Middle Childhood Physical Development Flashcards
During middle childhood, body growth is marked by slow, ___ patterns
regular
Boys are slightly ___ and taller than girl until 9 or 10
heavier
At about age 11, boys develop more ___ and girls more fatty tissue
muscle
During middle childhood, all permanent ___ arrive
teeth
During middle childhood, there is an ___ in balance, coordination, and strength
increase
During middle childhood, connections between the ___ and cortex become myelinated
cerebellum
During middle childhood, reaction time gradually ___
improves
During middle childhood, children learn how to tie shoes and hold pencils as ___ do
adults
During middle childhood, childrens’ ___ gets smaller and more even
handwriting
Fewer than a quarter of US children are physically active for ___ minutes every day (which is the recommended amount for middle childhood)
60
The CDC recommends aerobic, muscle, and ___ strengthening exercises for children
bone
Some pros of playing sports during middle childhood are exercise, learn how to compete, self-esteem, and ___
friendships
Some cons of playing sports during middle childhood are pressure to win, physical injuries, and distraction from ___
school
