Physical development across The life stages Flashcards

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Birth and infancy

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Infants grow rapidly reaching approximately half their adult height by the age of 2,By 1 they can walk and by 2 they can run

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Early childhood

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At 3-8 years old Children continue to grow at a steady pace and develop strength and coordination

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Adolescences

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9-18 years old people in this age group will begin to experience growth spurts and develop sexual characteristics during puberty.

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Early adulthood

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19-45 young adults reach the peak of physical fitness

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Middle adulthood

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The ageing process beings with some loss of stamina and strength and also women being menopause

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Later adulthood

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The process of ageing continues with gradual loss of mobility and also older people lose their height which is up to a few centimetres

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what is life span

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The duration of the functions in the body between birth till death

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