Title: Module 4 School Age Child and Adolescent
Course: PRN 0020 Human Development and Lifespan > Section: Module 4 School-age Child and Adolescent

Module Introduction
In this module we will study the growth and development of the school age through adolescent age groups.  This includes how they interact and the normal expectations for growth and development for this age group.  This module will also cover nutrition, health care, immunizations, puberty and safety for this age group.  In addition, eating disorders and how relationships with parents and peers may change.

Objectives
On completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the general characteristics of the school-age child to include physical growth, motor growth, cognition, and language development.
2. Recall the psychosocial stage of development that this child must accomplish.
3. Recognize how school, peers, television, and parents influence the child and why they are important at this age.
4. Recall special needs of the school-age child and emphasis on nutrition, health problems and sex education.
5. Discuss hospitalization of the school-age child.
6. Identify the physical and cognitive development of the adolescent.
7. Recognize the male and female response to puberty.
8. Recall the psychosocial challenge according to Erikson.
9. Identify the emotional and social behavioral changes in the adolescent with emphasis on:
  - relationship with parents and peers
  - development of heterosexual relationships
  - interests and activities
10. Recall health education and guidance needed by the adolescent.
11. Tell how hospitalization may affect the adolescent.
12. Identify the eating disorders of anorexia nervosa and bulimia and recognize possible causes and treatment.

To be successful with this module, please do the following tasks:
1. Reading Assignments
2. Participate in the Discussion forum