Physical Development. Flashcards
What is physical development?
Physical development is the process that starts in human infancy and continues into late adolescence concentrating on gross and fine motor skills as well as puberty.
Examples of gross motor skills
Walking
Running
Skipping
Crawling
Sitting up
Examples of fine motor skills.
Holding cutlery
Writing
Painting
Threading beads .
What factors would influence a child’s physical development?
Genetics
Play
Nutrition
SEND
Abuse
Education
Family and social life.
Environment they living In
Why do practitioners need to be aware of the stages of physical development.
So development delays can be seen early
Skills needed a developed and correct for their age
Practically choosing the skills that are needed into the lesson .
How can a practitioner develop physical abilities in children and young people?
Provide resources that push the child
Children can be barefooted to help with sensory development
Provide opportunities for all age children
Children should play outside to learn different environments .
How does physical development influence behaviour?
May climb or touch unsafe things
May want to touch or do things that they are not able to leading to frustration
Puberty can lead to anger and moodiness.
