Physical

Question 1

Infancy (0-2 years old)

Answer 1

• Rapid growth of height and weight
• Control of body in a top to toe and inner to outer pattern
• Development of gross and fine motor skills
• Centile/ growth charts are used to check growth is within normal rage
• Milestones are used to check development is within normal range

Question 2

Early childhood (3-8 years old)

Answer 2

• Growth of height and weight continues but has slowed down
• Mastery of fine and gross motor skills
• Centile/growth charts are used to check growth is within normal range
• Milestones are used to check development is within normal range

Question 3

Adolescence (9-18 years old)

Answer 3

• Puberty is the process towards sexual maturity
• Puberty for females starts between the ages 8 and 13
• Puberty for males starts between the ages of 9 and 14
• The sex hormones trigger growth and maturity of the primary sexual characteristics
• The sex hormones trigger the emergence of secondary sexual characteristics

Question 4

Early adulthood (19-45 years old)

Answer 4

• Sexual maturity is reached
• Peak in fertility
• Full height is reached
• Peak of physical fitness including mobility, stamina, strength

Question 5

Middle adulthood (46-65 years old)

Answer 5

• Females go through perimenopause
• Female enter menopause
• The ageing process commences

Question 6

Later adulthood (65+ years old)

Answer 6

• The ageing process accelerates and can lead to a deterioration of physical health
• Mobility and dexterity decline due to loss of muscle mass and strength and loss of bone density
• Disgeneration of sense organs, worsening eyesight, hearing and taste
• Body systems weaken and organs do not work as well
• Immune system weakens making them more susceptible to common illnesses