Health and Social Care - A1 : Human Growth and Development

What is a life stage and how many are there ( dont tell names)

Different phases that most people pass through during their lifespan, with PIES development changes occurring at each stage.

There are 6 main life stages

Name the six main life stages by order and what ages they cover?

1. Infancy 0-3

2. Early Childhood 3-8

3. Adolescence 9-18

4. Early Adulthood 19-45

5. Middle Adulthood 46-65

6. Later Adulthood 65+

I Eat Apples Every Monday Lunch

What changes do people experience at each life stage ?

Changes in

• Growth

• Development

What is growth and give me example of it?

Growth is a form of physical development that involves an increase in body size.An example of it is increase in height and weight.

What is development and give me examples?

Development involves gaining new skills and abilities , such as learning to read and write.

What is PIES?

PIES stands for the four areas of development which is Physical , Intellectual , Emotional and Social

What does PIES tell us about a person’s development?

The four areas of development, known as PIES, reflect the whole person and make up the types of changes they will experience at each life stage.

What does each area of PIES development mean?

• Physical development describes how a person's body grows and changes, and how their motor skills develop.

• Intellectual development describes how people develop cognitive abilities (thinking skills), such as memory/recall and language.

• Emotional development describes how people learn to cope with and manage their feelings towards themselves and others.

• Social development describes how people form relationships and learn to become independent.