Physical development across The life stages Flashcards
Birth and infancy
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
Early childhood
At 3-8 years old Children continue to grow at a steady pace and develop strength and coordination
Adolescences
9-18 years old people in this age group will begin to experience growth spurts and develop sexual characteristics during puberty.
Early adulthood
19-45 young adults reach the peak of physical fitness
Middle adulthood
The ageing process beings with some loss of stamina and strength and also women being menopause
Later adulthood
The process of ageing continues with gradual loss of mobility and also older people lose their height which is up to a few centimetres
what is life span
The duration of the functions in the body between birth till death