BTEC Health and Social Care Human Lifespan and development Exam And Complete Answers 2024

Define Growth Answer An increase in physical size, e.g. height, weight or mass Define Development Answer Complex changes including ability, skills and capabilities. Key features and age range of Birth-Infancy Answer 0-2 Grow rapidly Reach 1/2 adult height by 2 Can walk by 1 Can run by 2 Key features and age range of Early Childhood Answer 3-8 Continue to grow steadily Start to develop coordination Key features and age range of Adolescence Answer 9-18 Puberty begins and the development of sexual characteristics starts Key features and age range of Early Adulthood Answer 19-45 Young adults reach the peak of their physical fitness Key features and age range of Middle Adulthood Answer 46-65 The ageing process begins with a gradual loss in strength and stamina For women the menopause begins