unit 1 - physical development

Question 1

what is growth

Answer 1

variables across different parts of the body. Increase in height, weight or other dimensions.

Question 2

definition of development

Answer 2

complex chnages that follow an orderly sequence increase in skills, ability and capabilities.

Question 3

what age is birth and infancy and their key features.

Answer 3

0-2 yrs. infants reach half their adult height by 2 yrs old. Around 1 they can walk and by 2 they can run.

Question 4

what age is early childhood and their key features.

Answer 4

3-8 yrs. children continue to grow at a steady rate and develop strength and coordination.

Question 5

what age is adolescence and their key features.

Answer 5

9-18 yrs. they experience growth spurts and develop sexual characteristics during puberty.

Question 6

what age is early adulthood and their key features.

Answer 6

19-45 yrs. young adults reach the peak of their physical fitness.

Question 7

what age is middle adulthood and their key features.

Answer 7

46-65 yrs. ageing process begins with some loss of stamina and strength. women go through menopause.

Question 8

what age is later adulthood and their key features.

Answer 8

65+. ageingprocess continues with gradual loss of mobility. they will experiencea loss of height up toa few centimetres.