Module 2: Physical Development

After completing this module, you will be able to:
Discuss the developmental trends of height and weight in students
List two contributing factors to a rise in obesity levels
Define the word 'puberty' in relation to development
Identify the types of changes that occur during puberty
Discuss the importance of the development of motor skills in young children
Explain why children are more prone to being ill than adults are
List ways that illness affects school life