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The factors that affect chid physical development.

The factors that affect chid physical development.

Course modified date: 24 Jul 2024

In this course learn about the factors which can affect a childs physical development.

Introduction 

Physical development starts with infants and continues to adolescence. It includes:
·       Growth
·       Motor skills
Growth is the physical changes that happen to a child, such as changes in weight, height and appearance.
Motor skills include gross motor skills and fine motor skills. These skills give children control over their body. They give, for example, coordination, the ability to walk or jump and the ability to use scissors.
Every child develops in their own way and at their own rate. As a child’s physical development progresses normally, the child becomes more confident which also benefits their social and emotional development.
 
Definitions
Adolescence – The time when a person develops from a child into an adult (usually through their teenage years), following the onset of puberty
Motor skills – Movements or actions
Appearance – The way someone looks
Gross motor skills – Bigger movements or actions
Fine motor skills – Small movements or actions

Coordination – Moving different body parts smoothly

You will learn 

  1. List the areas of a childs development
  2. Understand what physical development involves
  3. Identify the factors that affect physical development

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