Individual Differences

Question 0

Define physique

Answer 0

The form, size and development of a person’s body.

Question 1

Explain inclusion in sport

Answer 1

A policy that no one should experience barriers to learning as a result of their disability, heritage, gender, ethnicity, race or culture.

Question 2

Define somatotyping

Answer 2

A way of classifying body types. It takes into account height, weight, body fat, muscle and build.

Question 3

Define ectomorph and give an example

Answer 3

Tall and thin, delicate build and have little fat and are lightly muscled. Narrow shoulders and hips.

Ex. High jump

Question 4

Define endomorph and give an example

Answer 4

Rounded appearance, a lot of fat and muscle, short bones and wide hips.

Ex. Sumo wrestler

Question 5

Define mesomorph and give an example

Answer 5

Muscular or athletic build, wide shoulders and narrow hips (triangular shape), gain muscle easily with large shoulders.

Ex. Swimmer

Question 6

Define humidity

Answer 6

Amount of water vapour in the air

Question 7

Define altitude

Answer 7

Height above sea level

Question 8

Define terrain

Answer 8

Natural landscape of the area e.g. Hills