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LESSON TITLE: MODULE 21- PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE

SCHOOLERS
WEEK 20 , 3 HOURS
I. FOCUS:
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
• Identified the different physical characteristics of intermediate schoolers,
• Discussed ways and practices which will aid children in successfully developing
physically

II. INTRODUCTION: Late childhood is from age 9-12 and called as preteens. The steady and
gradual changes happening at this stage provide them with a greater opportunity to develop their
motor skill functioning. Children in their late childhood stage always seem to be in a hurry,
exploring possible activities. Physical development takes on a leisurely pace. This may also the
stage of puberty may begin.

III. STRATEGIES
A. ABSTRACTION AND GENERALIZATION
GEAR UP YOUR MIND!

Highlights: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLERS

Puberty is the period in which the body undergoes physical changes and becomes capable of sexual
reproduction.

Early Puberty
On the average, girls are generally as much as two years ahead of boys in terms of physical maturity.
Budding breasts for girls - which is the initial of sign puberty. Some girls may also start with their menstrual
period as early as 8 and some as late as 13. Puberty’s changes start when the brain triggers the
production of sex hormones. Here are some changes that may happen to both girls and boys during early
puberty:

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Girls
* small lumps from behind the
Breast nipple may occur, which sometime could
be painful but eventually, the pain goes
away.
* it is normal for one breast to
develop more slowly than the other
* the vulva starts in increasing a bit
Genitals * the vagina gets longer
* the uterus gets bigger
* hair will start to grow in the armpits
Hair growth and pubic area
Boys
* May also have swelling on their chest but
tends to go away within a year or two.
* subtle increase in testicle size
* penis and scrotum start to grow
* semen maybe released when he is
awake or even during sleep
* hair will start to grow and become
thicker
* new hair will also grow in the armpits
and pubic area around the genitals
* may start developing chest and facial hair

Height, Weight, and muscle Development

Weight increase was mainly due to the increase in size of skeletal and muscular systems as well as
several organs. Children during this stage may experience growth spurts - a sudden boost in height and
weight, which are usually accompanied by increase in appetite and food intake. Many of the bodily
structures like the liver, muscles, skeletons, kidneys and face follow a normal curve of development for
both boys and girls. Girls appear to be chubby while boys tend to have more lean body mass per inch of
height than girls.

Motor Skill
At this stage, movements or the muscles and bones become more coordinated. Most children will
have learned to play sports like swimming, basketball and running. This physical skill becomes a source
of pleasure and great achievement to the children.

Insecurities
At this stage, children may become very concerned about their physical appearance. Girls especially,
may become concerned about their weight and decide to eat less. Boys may become aware stature and
muscle size and strength. Since this stage can bring about insecurities, parents and teachers must be
very conscious about their dealings with these children. Children must be given opportunities to engage
themselves in worthwhile activities that:
* promote healthy growth
* give them a feeling of accomplishment
* reduce the risk of certain diseases

Implications in child-care, education and parenting

During this stage, children are more physically active. Here are some points to consider for health-
care providers, teachers, and parents.
* Provide ample opportunities at home and in school for physical exercises and sports
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* Encourage children to participate in varied worthwhile activities until they are able to discover the
ones they are interested in
* Since children in this stage have more control over their eating habits, provide them with healthier
food choices.

B. APPLICATION/ANALYSIS
1. As a teacher, what ideas can you give in order to help intermediate school children develop
physically?
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2. What can teachers do when children get teased for their physical appearance?
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3. As a teacher, how can you promote your pupil’s physical well-being?

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4. Children in the intermediate school age may experience early signs of puberty. How can you as
a teacher best handle a situation like this?
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5. Identify the different physical characteristics of intermediate schoolers.

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Prepared by:
MR. JAYMAR B. MAGTIBAY
Instructor 3