Health & Social Care Unit 1 Learning Aim A – Study Guide & Key Concepts

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Health & Social Care Unit 1 Learning
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Birth and Infancy (0-2)


Infants grow rapidly reaching approximately half their adult
height by the time they are two years old. At around one year
old infants can walk and by the age of two they can run.


Early Childhood (3-8)


Children continue to grow at a steady pace. They continue to
develop strength and coordination.




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Adolescence (9-18)


Adolescents experience growth spurts. They develop sexual
characteristics during puberty.




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Early Adulthood (19-45)


Young adults reach the peak of their physical fitness.


Middle Adulthood (46-65)


The ageing process begins with some loss of strength and
stamina. Women go through menopause.




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