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GROUP 1
PHYSICAL
Self
1. Introduction
e n t s
Co nt 2. Physical Development
3. Physical Attractiveness
4. Body Image and self-
esteem
5. Tips for improving Body
knowledge
6. Conclusion
Introduction
The physical self includes physical development,
attractiveness and characteristics which are the defining
features about a person's body physique face hair, nose or
the color of the skin which are indicators of fertility and
health. The society in which we live shapes us in many
ways. Shaping which may result to inevitable views that
may range from positive to negative.
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Physical Development
The age of puberty is the stage of physical transformation from childhood to adulthood. Puberty is
the stage of life, generally between ages of 10 and 15 years, when the reproductive organs grow to
their adult size and become functional under the influence of rising levels of gonadal hormones
(testosterone in males and estrogen in females).
Females gain weight between 7-25 kilos during puberty and slow down at the time of the first
menstrual period and continue until late adolescence. Male teens gain 7- 30 kilos during puberty. As
much as 25% of the final height is gained during puberty In females, the budding of the breasts
usually occurring at the age of 11 signals their puberty stage.
In female, the budding of the breasts usually occurring at the age of 11 signals their puberty stage.
Menarche is the first menstrual period of females which happens two years after the start of
puberty. Hormones play an important role in the regulation of ovulation and fertility of females.
Physical Development
Two important factors that affect our physical development are the primary sex characteristics
and the secondary sex characteristics.
The primary sex - characteristics which are already present at birth refer to changes of the sexual
organs that are directly concerned with reproduction. Nocturnal emission for boys and menarche for
girls are indicators of readiness for reproduction.
Secondary sex - characteristics refer to visible changes and features that appear during puberty
which are not directly part of the reproductive system. The development of secondary sex
characteristics is usually earlier in girls than in boys.
BOYS GIRLS
• ENLARGEMENT OF BREASTS
• BODY BECOMES MUSCULAR
• GROWTH OF BODY HAIR, MOST PROMINENTLY UNDERARM AND
• GROWTH OF BODY HAIR INCLUDING UNDERARM, ABDOMINAL, PUBIC HAIR
CHEST HAIR AND PUBIC HAIR
• GREATER DEVELOPMENT OF THE THIGH MUSCLES AT THE BACK
• GREATER MASS OF THIGH MUSCLES IN FRONT OF THE FEMUR OF FEMUR
• GREATER MASS OF THIGH MUSCLES IN FRONT OF THE FEMUR • GREATER DEVELOPMENT OF THE THIGH MUSCLES AT THE BACK
OF FEMUR
• SHOULDERS GROW BROADER THAN HIPS
• HIPS GROW WIDER THAN THE SHOULDER
• LOWER BODY FAT PERCENTAGE THAN PREPUBESCENT OR
ADULT FEMALES OR PREPUBESCENT MALES, ON AVERAGE • CHANGE DISTRIBUTION IN WEIGHT AND FAT; MORE
SUBCUTANEOUS FAT AND FAT DEPOSITS, MAINLY AROUND THE
• ENLARGEMENT OF LARYNX (ADAM'S APPLE) AND DEEPENING BUTTOCKS, THIGHS, AND HIPS
OF VOICE
• VOICE BECOMES MELODIOUS
PHYSICAL
ATTRACTIVENESS
Physical attractiveness is the degree to which a person's
physical features are considered pleasing or beautiful which
implies sexual attractiveness. Proximity, similarity, and
reciprocity are some of the factors that affect physical
attractiveness.
This includes universal perceptions across cultures along with

the individual's view himself. Positive characteristics such as
intelligence and honesty are also attributed to physically
attractive people.
BODY IMAGE AND
Body image refers to how attractive you perceive yourself. It is
one part of your self- image that becomes the focus of your
SELF-ESTEEM
attention when you reach the age of puberty where you undergo
several changes as a result of the development of secondary sex
characteristics.
Body image is the major factor in self-esteem. Self-esteem is

made up of the thoughts about your self-worth and how much you
feel other people value you. A person with poor self-esteem often
relies on how he is doing in the present and how he feels about
himself. People with high self-esteem often tend to be more
realistic and have better knowledge of themselves. They are
aware of their strengths and weakness.
1. Recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape or size it
IM P RO VIN G comes in.
TIPS FO R
N O W LE DG E 2. Identify which aspects of your appearance you can realistically change
BOD Y K which you can't.
3. If there are things about yourself that you want to change and can, do
this by making goals for yourself.
4. When you hear negative comments coming from within, tell yourself to
stop.
5. Try building your self-esteem by giving yourself three compliments

everyday.
CON C L U S I O N S
Physical self explored the intricate relationship between the physical body and overall
well-being. We examined how physical health, body image, and self-care practices
contribute to our sense of identity and self-esteem. It highlighted the importance of
understanding and nurturing our physical self as a foundational aspect of personal
growth and holistic health. By fostering a positive relationship with our bodies, we can
enhance our overall quality of life and achieve greater balance and fulfillment.
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YOU!

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