BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE U
BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE U
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BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE UNIT 1 : HUMAN LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT - REVISION QUESTION CARDS
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BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE UNIT 1 : HUMAN LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT - REVISION QUESTION CARDS
GROWTH - Answer-Growth is the increase in a measured quantity such as weight or height.
FOUR PRINCIPLES OF GROWTH - Answer-- Growth rates will vary.
- Different parts of the body ...
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BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONALS IN HEALTH
AND SOCIAL CARE UNIT 1 : HUMAN
LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT - REVISION
QUESTION CARDS
GROWTH - Answer-Growth is the increase in a measured quantity such as weight or height.
FOUR PRINCIPLES OF GROWTH - Answer-- Growth rates will vary.
- Different parts of the body will grow at different rates.
- Children's growth rates vary.
- Typically boys grow at a faster rate on average then girls and men tend to be taller than
women.
MEASURING AND RECORDING GROWTH - Answer-- Measurements include : head
dimensions, child's length, weight and height.
- Measurements are plotted on a growth chart.
- Centile lines show the norms of growth in each age group.
- Growth charts will be different for girls and boys because their expected growth rates will differ.
DEVELOPMENT - Answer-Development is acquiring skills and abilities during different life
stages.
FOUR AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT - Answer-Physical development - growth and physical
changes that happen to the body. Two areas of physical development include gross motor and
fine motor skills.
Intellectual/cognitive development - the development of language, thinking and memory skills.
Emotional development - learning to understand feelings about ourselves and others.
Social development - involves forming relationships and learning how to be self-sufficient.
DEVELOPMENT NORMS - Answer-Describe expected developments of a child by certain ages.
Each stage reached is called a 'milestone'.
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS - Answer-Gross motor skills are larger movements that involve using
the large muscles of the body which are needed for mobility.
DEVELOPMENT DURING INFANCY (0-2 YEARS) - Answer-- Newborn : born with a grasp
reflex.
- 3 Months : Have developed head control, can raise head if lying on their stomach and will start
to strengthen their leg muscles by kicking.
- 9-10 Months : Can crawl or shuffle on their bottom, can stand holding onto furniture. Most
babies will have found some way of moving around.
- 12-13 Months : Can sit from lying down, cruise and walk.
, - 2 Years : Can walk up and down steps, climb on furniture and be able to move on a ride-on
toy.
FINE MOTOR SKILLS - Answer-Fine motor skills are smaller movements that require more
precise direction and use smaller muscles.
DEVELOPMENT DURING INFANCY (0-2 YEARS) - Answer-- Newborn : can grasp a finger
when it is put in their hand.
- 3 Months : able to hold a rattle for a short period of time
- 9-10 Months : Uses a pincer grip (thumb and index finger) to hold a small object.
- 12-13 Months : can clap their hands and point using their index finger.
- 2 Years : Able to turn the pages of a book, draw lines and dots and pull on their own shoes.
EARLY CHILDHOOD : GROSS MOTOR SKILLS - Answer-Early childhood is the period of
development between the ages of 3-8 years where a child's strength and coordination improves.
DEVELOPMENT OF GROSS MOTOR SKILLS DURING EARLY CHILDHOOD (3-8 YEARS) -
Answer-- 3-4 Years : run forwards, backwards and sideways, kick a ball.
- 4-5 Years : run and balance on one foot, hop.
- 5-6 Years : jump over something and land with both feet together, skip.
- 6-7 Years : ride a bicycle, jump confidently.
- 7-8 Years : start to take part in many sporting activities, run around obstacles, maintain their
balance.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE FINE MOTOR SKILLS DURING EARLY CHILDHOOD (3-8 YEARS) -
Answer-- 3-4 Years : turn the pages in a book, button and unbutton clothing.
- 4-5 Years : write their own name, form letters correctly.
- 5-6 Years : write simple sentences, use a knife and fork.
- 6-7 Years : write simple stories.
- 7-8 Years : begin to draw more detailed pictures as control of the smaller muscles improves.
ADOLESCENCE : PUBERTY - Answer-Puberty is the period of time when physical changes to
the male and female reproductive systems means they are able to reproduce.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS -
Answer-An individual is born with primary sexual characteristics which are necessary for
reproduction, whereas secondary sexual characteristics develop during puberty when sex
hormones are released into the body. The secondary sexual characteristics are signs of a child
developing into a man or woman.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS IN MALES - Answer-Primary :
- Testes produce sperm.
- Enlargement of penis.
- Secretion released from prostate gland.
Secondary :
- Voice breaks.
- Growth of chest, pubic and armpit hair.
- Growth of facial hair.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS IN FEMALES - Answer-Primary :
- Ovulation occurs.
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