Health and Fitness

Question 1

Different Types of Body

Answer 1

• ectomorph
• mesomorphic
• endomorphic

Question 2

ectomorph person

Answer 2

1. Characterized with:
   a. slender bodies
   b. short trunks
   c. long arms and legs
   d. Feet are long and narrow with narrow chest
   e. long slender neck with very little amount of fat
2. Muscles are weak and thin.
3. Weak tendons and joints.
4. Poor posture, lack of body power and strength.
5. Susceptible to upper respiratory infections.
6. Can enjoy sports such as tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton,
   table tennis, track and field.

Question 3

mesomorphic person

Answer 3

1. Characterized with:

a. solid, muscular physique
b. strong, with large chest
c. slender waist
d. powerful legs and arms

2. Moderate in height and very strong in
   carrying heavy weights.
3. Enjoys vigorous and exciting physical activities like:

• wrestling
• basketball
• football
• other recreational activities
  4. They are good in events which require
  strength, agility, power and endurance.

Question 4

endomorphic person

Answer 4

1. Characterized with:

a. excess body fat distribution lack of
of bony angularity and floppy muscles
b. arms, trunks, and legs look rounded and fatty
c. with rounded face
d. double chin and short neck

2. Hips, abdomen, thighs, buttocks and upper arms are
   full of fatty pads
3. Cannot perform gymnastic exercises and
   other physical activities that require a lot of speed,
   jumping, running, or in sports such as track and field.
4. Archery, golf, and weightlifting are suggested sports
   which they may be successful in.

Question 5

health behavior

Answer 5

any action made to prevent, detect, or improve health and well-being

Question 6

risk factors

Answer 6

-are actions or
circumstances that raise
the risk of contracting a
disease.
- uncontrollable and controllable

Question 7

uncontrollable risk factors

Answer 7

-are things like heredity, age, and others that you cannot change.

Question 8

controllable risk factors

Answer 8

-are preventable risk factors that you can control.

Question 9

health risk behavior/risk factors

Answer 9

• addiction to cigarette/tobacco
• alcohol and drug use
• sedentary lifestyle
• stress
• unhealthy and poor eating habits