Physical Development Across The life Stages Flashcards
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Birth and infancy
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(0-2 years) Infants grow rapidly. By one yr they can walk. By two they can run
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Early childhood
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(3-8 years) They continue to grow. Coordination and strength develop
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Adolescence
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(9-18 years) Experience growth spurt. Sexual characteristics develop in puberty
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Early adulthood
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(19-45 years) Reach their pick of physical fitness
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Middle adulthood
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(46-65 years) Ageing begins with losing some strength and stamina. Women go through menopause
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Later adulthood
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(65+ onwards) Ageing process continues. Lose of mobility and height loss
