Explain the Sequence and Rate of Physical Development from Birth to 19 Years

Unit 6 Assessment Criteria 1.1

Explain the sequence and rate of development from birth to 19 years.

Physical Development:

Gross motor control: 0 – 3 years

1 month: Head droops if unsupported Pulled to sit, head lags Lies with head to one side Large jerky movements of limbs Arms active Turns head from cheek to cheek when on tummy Lifts head momentarily when on tummy
Lifts head (bobbing) when held in vertical at shoulder
Kicks legs rhythmically 2-3 cycles when on back
Looks at faces and objects

3 mths. Head held erect for a few moments before falling forward Pulled to sit, a little head lag Lies with head in midline Movements smoother and continuous Kicks vigorously, finger play, and brings hands together
Lifts head and upper trunk while placing weight on forearms for three seconds when on tummy
Glances at toy that is placed in hand when on back
Holds hands open or loosely closed when on back
Brings hand together when lying on back
Able to see with downward gaze when on back or supported sitting (chin tucking)

5 mths. Begins to roll from tummy to back
Extends both arms fully when on tummy

6 mths. Raises head to look at feet Sits with support in pram Holds arms up to be lifted, can roll over In cot, lifts legs 90’ and grasps foot
Rolls from tummy to back purposefully
Sits alone 5-10 seconds while placing hands forward on surface to support self
Pushes entire chest off surface with extended arms and open hands in prone
Reaches with 1 hand for toy while on extended arm when on tummy
Brings feet to mouth when on back
Catches self forward by extending arms forward and opening hands in sitting when losing balance

9 mths. Can lean forward to pick up a toy Can sit alone for 10 – 15 minutes Can turn body sideways to pick up a toy
Moves on floor by rolling, tries to crawl, when held steps purposefully on alternate feet
Very active movements
Raises to