Physical Development

1. PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT OF THE
INTERMEDIATE

2. THE CHANGING ME…………
WHAT”S HAPPENING ??

3. On the average,
girls are generally
as much as two
years ahead of
boys in terms of
physical maturity.
WHY??????
?

4. Puberty may
begin early
Budding
breasts for
girls- which is
the initial sign
of puberty

5. Some girls may
also start with
their menstrual
period as early as
8 and some as
late 13.

6. At this stage, children may
become very concerned
about their physical
appearance.
Girls especially, may
become very concerned
about their weight and
decide to eatless
Boys may become aware of
their stature and muscle

7. PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT OF THE
HIGHSCHOOLERS

9. • Hair growth (pubic area,
under the armpits, and on the
face)
• May get more hair on arms,
legs, chest and back
• Voice gets deeper
• Penis and testicles grow
• Sperm is produced
• May have mood swings,
sexual thoughts and feelings

10. • Grow taller
• Bones grow
• Muscles grow
• Weight gain is
normal
• Hair and skin
become oily and you
may get pimples
• Body sweats more

11. • Grow taller
• Bones grow
• Hips get wider and more
curvy
• Weight gain is normal
• Hair and skin become oily
and you may get pimples
• Voice gets a little deeper

12. • Hair grows under armpits and in
pubic area
• Hair on arms and legs may grow
darker
• Breast and nipples get larger
• Body sweats more
• Menstruation (period) begins
• May have mood swings, sexual
thoughts and feelings