PHYSICAL SELF  Nocturnal emission for boys and menarche,

first menstrual cycle for girls are indicators of

readiness for reproduction.
 The physical self includes physical
development, attractiveness, and
characteristics which are the defining SECONDARY SEX
features about a person's body physique,
face, hair, nose or the color of the skin
 Secondary sex characteristics refer to visible
which are indicators of fertility and health.
changes and features that appear during
puberty which are not directly part of the
reproductive system.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
 The development of secondary sex
 The age of puberty is the stage of
characteristics are usually earlier in girls than
physical transformation from childhood to
in boys.
adulthood.

 Puberty signifies the beginning of the Secondary Sex Characteristics

biological and physical "growth spurt" and
development characterized by the changes BOYS GIRLS
in weight and body composition during
adolescence. Body becomes muscular Enlargement of breast

Growth of body hair Growth of body hair, most

 Females gain weight between 7.25 kilos
including underarm prominently underarm and
during puberty and slows down at the time
abdominal chest hair and pubic hair
of the first menstrual period and continue
pubic hair
until late adolescence.

 Male teens gain 7-30 kilos during puberty. As Greater mass of thigh Greater development of
much as 25% of the final height is gained muscles in front of the thigh muscles at the back of
during puberty. femur the femur

 There are two important factors that affect

our physical development are the primary Shoulders grow broader Hips grow wider than the
sex characteristics and secondary sex than hips shoulder
characteristics.
Lower body fat percentage Changed distribution in
than prepubescent or adult weight and fat; more
PRIMARY SEX
females or prepubescent subcutaneous fat and fat
males, on average deposits, mainly around the
 The primary sex characteristics which are
buttocks, thighs, and hips
already present at birth refer to changes in
the sexual organs that are directly concerned Enlargement of larynx Voice becomes melodious
with reproduction. (Adam's apple) and
deepening of voice
PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS
What Makes a Woman Physically Attractive

 Physical attractiveness is the degree to which

a person's physical features are considered
1. Stay in Shape:
pleasing or beautiful which implies sexual
attractiveness or desirability. a) Get exercise
b) Eat healthily
 Proximity, similarity, and reciprocity are
some of the factors that affect physical 2. Maintain good hygiene.
attractiveness.
3. Get enough sleep.

 Positive characteristics such as intelligence 4. Smile.

and honesty are also attributed to physically
5. Develop the right attitude.
attractive people.
6. Cultivate a sense of humor.

I. Features Most Attractive to Others Across

Culture
Keeping Men Physically Attractive
1. Symmetry
1. Get enough sleep
2. Waist-to-hip ratio
2. Maintain a clean haircut.
3. Weight
3. Keep your skin clear.
4. Height
4. Be yourself.
5. Facial features
5. Maintain good posture.
6. Body built
6. Maintain good hygiene.
7. Body scent

8. Feet size
BODY IMAGE
9. Hair

10. Movement patterns Body image is the perception that a person

has of their physical self and the thoughts
and feelings that result from that perception.
These feelings can be positive, negative, or
both and are influenced by individual and
environmental factors.
SELF-ESTEEM

Self-esteem is made up of thoughts about

your self-worth and how much you feel
other people value you.