Physical Development - Middle Childhood By wjmitchell75 2021 Child gains 5-7 lbs per year https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 2021 Child grows 2 inches per year https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 2021 Slims down and gains muscle and lung capacity https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 Period: 2021 to 2034 Rates of growth slow down https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 Period: 2021 to 2030 Able to plan, using both left & right hemispheres of the brain & control emotional outbursts https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 Period: 2021 to 2031 Paying attention happens more as the frontal cortex matures https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 Period: 2021 to 2034 Child enters school until they reach adolescence https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 Period: 2021 to 2031 Myelin continues to develop, the child's reaction time also improves https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 Period: 2021 to 2031 Sharpen their abilities to perform both gross motor skills https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 2022 Age 6 Will be able to draw and write with greater control and precision https://www.google.com/search?q=physical+activities+at+age+6&source=lmns&bih=649&biw=1366&rlz=1CAVARX_enUS952US952&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSrbuJnK7wAhXaMs0KHeAhCwkQ_AUoAHoECAEQAA 2022 Age 6 Move in time to the beat or rhythm of music https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/6-7-years/physical-development-ages-6-7.html 2022 Age 6 Ride a two-wheel bike https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/6-7-years/physical-development-ages-6-7.html 2023 The brain reaches it's adulthood size around age 7 https://canvas.becker.edu/courses/3100587/pages/5-physical-development-middle-childhood?module_item_id=67272900 2023 Age 7 Learn important swimming skills https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/6-7-years/physical-development-ages-6-7.html 2023 Age 7 Learn sports involving good physical control https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/6-7-years/physical-development-ages-6-7.html 2024 Age 8 Increase in small-muscle coordination, allowing them to learn complex craft skills https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html 2024 Age 8 Improved coordination and reaction time https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html 2025 Age 9 Enjoyment of rough-and-tumble games with peers https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html 2025 Age 9 Increased stamina (They can run and swim farther.) https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html 2026 Age 10 Approaching or reaching puberty for girls, which can make them look grown-up https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html 2026 Age 10 Development of manual skills and interest in things such as cooking and carpentry https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html 2027 Age 11 Follow rules and procedures designed for safe participation https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/11-13-years/physical-development-ages-11-13.html 2027 Age 11 Understand the importance of daily physical activity to overall health https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/11-13-years/physical-development-ages-11-13.html 2028 Age 12 Perform a variety of activities that promote social interaction and self-expression https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/11-13-years/physical-development-ages-11-13.html 2028 Age 12 Employ movement to express thoughts and feelings https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/11-13-years/physical-development-ages-11-13.html
