KNES 355 - Lecture 1: Intro to Growth, Maturation &
Development questions with correct answers
What is somatic? Correct Answer-Affecting the body, somatic growth =
growth of the body
Why do we study growth, maturation & development (G, M & D)?
Correct Answer-- to learn normal pattern of biological variation at
individual and population levels in humans
What questions are asked in the study of G, M & D? Correct Answer--
how does a child's growth vary over time?
- how do these variable differ between children & by sex?
- How do these variable differ between different populations?
During growth & development, what 5 environments can be modified?
What do these environments contribute to? Correct Answer-- physical
- nutritional
- training
- social
All contribute to human variation, and optimize child's growth, health &
athletic potential
What is human biological variability? Correct Answer-the range of
possible values for any measurable characteristics (physical) of humans
at the individual, group and population levels
, What factors influence human biological variability? Correct Answer--
genetics
- prenatal environment
- nutritional status
- education
- environment (cultural, social, familial)
- abuse/neglect
What does somatic refer to? Correct Answer-- body cell of organism,
usually with diploid # of chromosomes in nucleus
- tissues/organs or biological systems comprised of these cells
- gross morphilogical features such as height, weight and BMI
What are the 4 practical applications of understanding human
variability? Correct Answer-1. assess normalcy of G, M, & D status
(compare to reference charts, individual & group)
2. assess normalcy of rates of change or progress
3. predict future outcomes (tracking)
4. interpret effect of PA or exercise on biological outcomes
What consists of the pediatric life stage? Correct Answer-- pre-natal
(1st, 2nd & 3rd trimester)
- childhood (early, middle, late & adolescence)
- <19yrs for women
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