Unit 1 SAC 1 definitions Flashcards
physical development
changes to the body and its systems. e.g.- growth, complexity (increase in complexity of the nervous system), motor skills (learning to walk)
emotional development
the development of the full range of emotions and the optimal way of dealing and expressing them.
social development
the increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with other people.
IHD
(individual human development) the series of orderly, predictable changes that occur from conception until death. development can be physical, social, emotional or intellectual.
gross motor skills
the manipulation and coordination of large muscles groups such as those in the arms and legs
fine motor skills
the manipulation and coordination of small muscle groups such as those in the hands
growth
the process of increasing in size
development
the process of developing or being developed.
complexity
the quality of being intricate or complex
lifespan
the life of a person ranging from birth till death
self esteem
confidence in one’s own worth or abilities
self concept
an idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others
mental health
state of wellbeing in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
social health
being able to interact with others and participate in the community in both an independent and cooperative way.
physical health
the ef cient functioning of the body and its systems, and includes the physical capacity to perform tasks and physical tness.
