Factors

ON THE
DEVELPOMENT OF
THE PHYSCAL SELF
KATH BERAME
The Beginning
of Life
Life begins at fertilization. Fertilization refers to the meeting of
the female sex cell and the male sex cell.
These sex cells are developed in the reproductive organs called
Gonads. The male sex cells called spermatozoa or sperm are
produced in the Male Gonads called Testes. On the other hand,
the female sex cells called Ova or egg cells are produced in the
Female Gonads known as Ovaries. The fertilized egg cell known as
Zygote contains all the hereditary potentials from the parents. This
zygote goes to the Uterus and continues to grow during the
gestation (development) period of about 280 days or
36 weeks or 9 calendar months.
Genes are small particles in a string-like formation. They are the
true carries of heredity characteristics of the parents.
Within the gene is a substance called Deoxyribonucleic Acid
(DNA) which is the code of heredity. It contains information and
instructions about the newly created organism, and programs the
traits that should be inherited.
The human has 23 pairs chromosomes(46 total).
When the resulting combination of chromosome is XX then the
offspring is Female.
But when the father produces Y chromosome pairing with the X
chromosome from the mother the resulting offspring is Male.
STAGES IN A LIFE SPAN
Prenatal Development- 40 weeks or 280 days
Conception occurs and development begins. All of the major structures of the body are forming
and the health of the mother is of primary concern.

Infancy and toddlerhood- 18 months to 3 years

A newborn, with many involuntary reflexes and a keen sense of hearing but poor vision, is
transformed into a walking, talking toddler within a relatively short period of time.

Early Childhood- 3 to 5 years

Early childhood is also referred to as the preschool years. As a preschooler, the child is busy learning
language (with amazing growth in vocabulary), is gaining a sense of self and greater independence, and is
beginning to learn the workings of the physical world.

Middle Childhood- 6 to 11 years old

Middle childhood and much of what children experience at this age are connected to their involvement in
the early grades of school. Now the world is one of learning and testing new academic skills and assessing
one’s abilities and accomplishments by making comparisons between oneself and others.
Adolescence - 12 to 18 years
Adolescence is a period of dramatic physical change marked by an overall physical growth spurt
and sexual maturation, known as puberty; timing may vary by gender, cohort, and culture.

Early Adulthood- 20 to 40 years

t is a time when we are at our physiological peak but are most at risk for involvement in violent
crimes and substance abuse. It is a time of focusing on the future and putting a lot of energy into
making choices that will help one earn the status of a full adult in the eyes of others.

Middle Adulthood- 40 to 65 years

This is a period in which physiological aging that began earlier becomes more noticeable and a period at
which many people are at their peak of productivity in love and work. It may be a period of gaining
expertise in certain fields and being able to understand problems and find solutions with greater efficiency
than before.

Late Adulthood- 65 and older

The elderly have certain health issues and difficulties with everyday life tasks; they are frequently weak and
require long-term care. However, many factors are at play, and a better approach to understand the
diversity of older persons is to go beyond chronological age and consider whether a person is aging
optimally.
TAKING CARE OF MY
PHYSICAL SELF
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO
TAKE CARE OF YOUR
PHYSICAL SELF?
Why is it important? Self-care encourages you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so
that you can transmit the good feelings to others. You cannot give to others what you don't have
yourself. While some may misconstrue self-care as selfish, it's far from that. When you pay
adequate attention to your well-being, you're not considering your needs alone. You're
reinvigorating yourself so that you can be the best version of yourself for the people around you.
Everyone around you also benefits from the renewed energy and joy you exhibit.
Physical care examples:
Eat a healthy meal
Engage in exercise
Go for a walk
Drink water
Practice good sleep hygiene
Have a cup of tea
Sit in the sunlight
Take a shower or bath
Mental care examples:
Practice mindfulness
Take a break
Play video games
Listen to music
Read a book
Listen to a podcast
Reflect on things you are
grateful for
 THANK YOU!!!

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