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Growth |
Increase in measured quantity |
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Development |
Complex changes including an increase in skills, abilities and capabilities |
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Birth and infancy 0-2 years |
Reach approx half their adult height at 2. Can walk and run |
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Early Childhood 3-8 years |
Grow at a steady pace Develop strength and coordination |
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Adolescence 9-18 years |
Experience growth spurts. Develop sexual characteristics during puberty. |
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Early adulthood 19-45 years |
Peak of physical fitness |
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Later adulthood 65+ years |
Ageing continues and loss of mobility Older adults experience loss of height |
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Middle adulthood 46-65 years |
Ageing process begins with some loss of strength and stamina. Women start menopause |
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Gross motor skills |
Large movements that involve using large muscles of the body Eg running |
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Fine motor skills |
Involve smaller movements that require more precise direction and use smaller muscles Eg writing |
