MODULE 21: Physical Development of

intermediate pupil

REPORTERS:

Endrina, Albert
Morata, Ehriene
Tamelin, Julian
ENDRINA, ALBERT
MORATA, EHRIENE
TAMELIN, JULIAN
"The period of late childhood is the
period of calm before the growth
spurt of adolescence".
-Anonymous
Introduction
The steady and gradual changes happening in
children at this stage, especially with their
increasing familiarity with school work and other
possible activities provide them with a greater
opportunity to develop their motor skill
functioning.
PHYSICAL GROWTH & MATURATION

Many of the bodily structures like the
muscles, skeletons, kidneys and face follow a
normal curve of development for both girl and
boys. Other structures like brain, intestines and
other organs and bodily system mature at their
own time, thus affecting growth pattern.
 Children gain an average of seven pounds
of weight and average of 2 and half inches
in head circumference each year.
Girls are years ahead of boys in terms of
physical maturity.
Increase in body fats also occurs in preparation
for growth that occurs during adolescence.
Physical Development of the
Intermediate Pupil

Children in late childhood stage always seem to

be in a hurry. They get so busy with their
friends exploring other possible activities, but
this period of physical development seems to
take on a leisure time.
The body fats increase occurs earlier in girls
and is greater quantity.`
This stage is also characterized by advance
development of their fine and gross motor skills.
Muscle strength and stamina increase as they
are offered different physical activities.
Appropriate activities must be designed so that will be
guided in to the right direction. Engage themselves in a
worthwhile activity that :
- promote health growth
- give them a feeling of accomplishments
- reduce the risk of the certain diseases