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this age. Boys are showing their first signs
of puberty.
Boys and girls may experience oily skin,
increased sweating and hair growth under
arms and on genital areas. The voice
begins to change, which is more
noticeable in boys than in girls. Students
this age are again developing more
coordination are beginning to be able to
help out with household chores, such as
dishes and laundry
12 yrs plus Children continue to develop into late
adolescence. Bodies of 11-12 years olds
require at least one hour a day of a
combination of aerobic, muscle
strengthening and bone strengthening
activity in order to continue to thier
physical development