SchoolAge Physical Growth CYOA

Menarche

the first menstrual cycle in girls

Body proportions

similar to adults including longer arms, legs and trunk

Weight

influenced by genes, nutrition, illness, activity level, and stress

Spermarche

the first ejaculation in boys

Growth pains

muscle aches caused by muscles trying to catch up with skeletal size

Growth spurt

period of rapid growth

Puberty

process when the body becomes capable of reproduction

Acuity

keenness and sharpness of vision of 9-11 year old established

Brain

growth slows dramatically; reaches 95% of adult weight by 10; better connections in memory, language, literacy, focus, motivation, problem solving, and emotions

Mature looking face

caused by growth in teeth and jaw

Permanent teeth

teeth that are intended to last a lifetime

Large muscle coordination

examples include running, jumping, climbing, and playing simple games like tag and catch

Six year old molars

large teeth near the back of the gum that come in around 6 years of age, used for grinding food, and do not replace lost teeth

Reaction time

time required to respond to a stimulus, improvement is faster

Manuscript

printing

Muscle

strength doubled and are more firmly attached to the bones

Auditory sensitivity

improves until 10 years of age and then declines to adult levels

Precision

the ability to perform motor skills accurately, such as balance, steadiness, and aim

Speed

great improvement in _ and strength

Hypothalamus

section of the brain responsible for hormone production

Respiratory rate

number of breaths per minute

Gastrointestinal system

maturity resulting in fewer stomach upsets, steadier blood sugar levels, greater stomach capacity, and bowel/bladder control

Fat

accounts for 15% of total weight, girls having more than boys

Fine motor development

advances in this area help with arts and crafts, building models, playing instruments, using devices, and writing

Flexibility

the ability to move, bend, and stretch easily (great deals of this)