“Adolescence is the
conjugator of childhood and
adulthood”
- Louise J. Kaplan
Introduction
Unconsciously, students who gain admission into high
school may be unaware of the dangers and stresses
involved in their personal transition during the age of
adolescence. Indeed, it can be a rough time for them both
at home and school, although the kind of disturbing
events adolescent students may unlikely meet head-on
will depend on the physical-social environment
surrounding each individual learner.
Module 24:
Physical Development of
the High School Learners
Prepared by: Mark Anthony R. Bernardez
TCP 1-B
Learning Outcomes:
define adolescence
describe the physical and sexual changes
accompanying puberty
identify the psychological consequences of early and
late maturation in the period of adolescence
identify symptoms, causes of possible habit disorders
and ways of coping with them.
Defining Adolescence
The period of adolescence begins with
biological changes of puberty and ends with
the role and work of adult life.
Adolescence is a period of transition in
terms of physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional
changes, physical transition being particularly
coupled with sexuality transformation.
Pubertal Changes
In all cultures, biological change
comprises the major transition
from childhood to early
adolescence.
This is manifested by a change in
physical appearance, a more rapid
rate of development known as
growth spurts. The phenomenon
commonly results in a feeling of
awkwardness and unfamiliarity
with bodily changes.
Pubertal Changes The Growth Spurts
In all cultures, biological change
comprises the major transition
from childhood to early
adolescence.
This is manifested by a change in
physical appearance, a more rapid
rate of development known as
growth spurts. The phenomenon
commonly results in a feeling of
awkwardness and unfamiliarity
with bodily changes.
Pubertal Changes The Growth Spurts
In all cultures, biological change Troughout life, the growth
comprises the major transition hormone conditions gradual
from childhood to early increase in body size, and
adolescence. weight, but hormone flooding
occurs during adolescence
This is manifested by a change in causing an acceleration
physical appearance, a more rapid known as the growth spurt.
rate of development known as
growth spurts. The phenomenon Body changes include change
commonly results in a feeling of in body dimensions (leg
awkwardness and unfamiliarity length, shoulder width, trunk
with bodily changes. length).
Sexual Maturity
The series hormonal changes
accompanying puberty is complex.
Hormones are recognized to be
powerful and highly specialized
chemical substances that interact
with body cells.
The Secular Trend
The striking tendency for
children is to become larger at
all ages has been perceived
during the past 100 years.
Known as the Secular Trend,
the phenomenon reflects a
more rapid maturation
compared with that occurring
in previous millennia.
The Secular Trend
The striking tendency for The occurrence of the secular
children is to become larger at trend is ascribed to many
all ages has been perceived factors among which are:
during the past 100 years. complex interaction of genetic
Known as the Secular Trend, and environmental influences,
the phenomenon reflects a improvement in health care,
more rapid maturation improved living conditions,
compared with that occurring and the control of infectious
in previous millennia. diseases.
Adolescent Sleeping Habit
Studies show that teenagers are not getting
enough sleep, and would want more sleep.
Actually, lack of sleep is likely caused by changes
in adolescent behavioral patterns.
Exploration
Instinctively,
adolescents
become aware of changes in
sexuality, thus undergoing a
period of exploration and
adjustment.
Pluses and minuses in early or late
maturation
Early or late maturation deserves due
consideration, as this can be a factor for
adolescent acceptance and comfort or
satisfaction with his/her body image.
The ideal masculine and
feminine physique
Most adolescent is desire an ideal body
which is the same as being physically
attractive or pretty/handsome in face
(features of the eyes, lips, nose, lips, hair,
etc.) and in body (tall and muscular for boys
and tall and slender for girls)
Adolescent and nutrition
Necessary for adolescent years sufficient
amounts of vitamin B12, calcium, zinc,
iron, riboflavin and vitamin D.
It is recognized fact that teens are the
poorest eaters among age groups, as they
can often skip meals, frequently take snack
food at fast-food eateries.
The Ideal Body
It is important that adolescents feel
confident about their body image. The
physical features of the human body (facial
looks, body size, skin color) depend on
genetic heritage which must generally be
respected. However with advancement in
hair and skin technology, change in hair
color and skin are no longer impossible.
There is more to body image than physical looks and
these concern good habits in relation to:
Cleanliness and grooming
Proper wearing of clothes following current styles
Erect bodily posture
Eye contact while communicating
Decorum and decency
Prepared by: Mark Anthony R. Bernardez
TCP 1-B
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