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Physical Development of The Intermediate Pupil

Children in late childhood are developing physically in several ways. Girls generally enter puberty two years before boys, with some starting as early as age 8. Bodily structures like muscles and organs mature at different rates, affecting growth patterns. On average, children gain 7 pounds, 2.5 inches, and an inch in head size per year. They also increase body fat in preparation for adolescence. Girls tend to appear chubbier while boys have more lean muscle. Children may become insecure about their appearance and weight. Parents and teachers should provide opportunities to engage in activities that promote healthy growth, accomplishment, and disease prevention.

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Physical Development of The Intermediate Pupil

Children in late childhood are developing physically in several ways. Girls generally enter puberty two years before boys, with some starting as early as age 8. Bodily structures like muscles and organs mature at different rates, affecting growth patterns. On average, children gain 7 pounds, 2.5 inches, and an inch in head size per year. They also increase body fat in preparation for adolescence. Girls tend to appear chubbier while boys have more lean muscle. Children may become insecure about their appearance and weight. Parents and teachers should provide opportunities to engage in activities that promote healthy growth, accomplishment, and disease prevention.

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Lecture Notes 28: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE PUPIL

Children in their late childhood stage always seem to be in a hurry

a. Get so busy with their school work


b. Interacting with friends
c. Exploring other possible activities

On the average, girls are generally as much as two (2) years ahead of boys in terms of physical
maturity

a. Puberty may begin early

 Budding breasts
 Some girls may also start with their menstrual period as early as 8 and some as
late 13

Many of the bodily structures like the liver, muscles, skeletons, kidneys and face follow a normal
curve of development for both girls and boys

Other structures like the brain, intestines and other organs and bodily systems mature at their
own time, thus affecting growth patterns

Children gain each year

a. average of 7 pounds in weight,


b. average of 2.5 inches in height
c. average of an inch in head circumference

Increase in body fats also occurs in preparation for the growth that occurs during adolescence

 occurs earlier in girls and is greater in quantity

 girls appear to be chubby while boys tend to have more lean body mass per inch
of height than girls

Children may become very concerned about their physical appearance

 Girls, especially, may become concerned about their weight and decide to eat less
 Boys may become aware of their stature and muscle size and strength

Insecurities are developed, so parents and teachers must be very conscious about their dealings
with these children
Children must be given opportunities to engage themselves in worthwhile activities that

a. Promote healthy growth


b. Give them a feeling of accomplishment
c. Reduce the risk of certain diseases

Characterized by advance development of their fine and gross motor skills

Children may become more interested in physical activities where they can interact with friends
and family

 Activities which they can share with parents

a. Biking
b. Running
c. Playing basketball

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