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Factors influencing physical development of a child B, ed Notes
A person’s physique, intellect, motor abilities, senses, and overall wellbeing change as they go through physical growth. It speaks of how bodily parts develop and increase. The majority of physical growth happens throughout childhood. A child’s emotional and social growth is aided by their increased self-confidence as they go through physical development.
Factors influencing physical development
Heredity
The term “heritance” describes the passing of genes or physical characteristics from parents to offspring. It has a significant impact on a child’s physical development, including their weight, height, eye colour, hair colour, body type, and more. It is also recognised that illnesses and diseases can be passed down through hereditary factors, which can have an impact on a child’s physical development.
Gender
The physical development of the kid is significantly influenced by their gender as well. Boys and girls grow and develop differently as they approach puberty. More quickly than boys, girls grow during adolescence. Boys’ bodies tend to be more athletic. Girls and boys have various temperaments as they grow up.
Environment
Environmental variables also affect a child’s growth. For a kid to develop properly, the environment must be healthy and appropriate. A youngster who grows up in a loving environment will develop physically better than one who grows up in a stressed setting.
Health and Exercise
Exercise in the context of children refers to playtime activities and games that support the body’s development of physical strength rather than working out. These activities help kids develop physically more quickly and in a healthy way. They maintain their health through these activities.
Nutrition
A child’s physical development is greatly influenced by nutrition. A healthy diet is essential because it helps the body grow and heal. Children who do not receive adequate nourishment may become deficient, which might harm their physical development. A balanced diet is crucial as a result.
Hormones
Different regions of the body are impacted by hormones. Hormones are produced by a variety of glands, and children’s healthy physical growth depends on these glands operating properly. Obesity, growth abnormalities, and other problems can result from hormonal imbalances.
Socio-economic status
When growing up, children need the right nutrition, sustenance, and nurturing. Without the right care, kids might not be able to develop physically as they should. Children from low-income homes may lack the resources necessary for healthy physical development, which might result in inadequacies.
